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Arts & Crafts

Learn To Oil Paint In A Day!

$175

with Kat Logan

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 7, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Always wanted to try out oil painting? Well, this is your chance! Come join artist/instructor Kat Logan in this full day intensive to oil painting. And all of your materials will be laid out ready for you to use. You will just need an apron and a packed lunch. We will go through the materials, how to use them all and work first on a monochromatic still life and then get introduced to color work in the afternoon. No experience is necessary! A $35 materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid at the beginning of class.

Illustrating A Rainbow of Botanicals with Watercolor and Ink

$95

with Claire Loon Baldwin

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 8, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

This all-levels class integrates pen and ink techniques with watercolor. Students will learn principles of illustration different kinds of botanicals, and create a composition combining a rainbow array of the subjects of their choosing. At the end of the day, students will have gained techniques for painting and drawing in their own unique style. Students can either buy themselves the required materials - the materials list is linked here - or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick (here is a link to a student-grade kit, and here is a link to an artist-grade kit). *THIS IS A ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

Learn more about instructor Claire Loon Baldwin and see her illustrations for books and magazines on her website: CLICK HERE

The Magic of Hand-Drawn Animation: Part I

$85

with Andrew Edwards

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 10, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Immerse yourself in the enchanted art of traditional animation! This course celebrates the timeless craft of hand-drawn animation, teaching you to bring stories and characters to life, one frame at a time. You’ll master fundamental techniques such as timing, motion, and character development while crafting your own animated sequences. Whether you're a beginner or an artist looking for a creative challenge, this class offers a hands-on journey into the magic of animation. Drawing tablets will be provided with Procreate and Procreate Dreams or feel free to bring your own device.

Farmhouse Painted & Distressed Wood Sign Workshop

$25

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Create your own custom farmhouse-style wood sign in this fun and hands-on workshop! Start with a 4” x wood board customized to fit your word or phrase, up to 24” and paint, distress, and finish it for a beautiful rustic look. Using a personalized stencil cut on the Cricut just for you, you’ll add your own chosen word, name, or phrase to make your sign truly one of a kind. No experience needed — we’ll guide you through each step, from prepping the wood to applying the stencil and achieving the perfect distressed finish. By the end of class, you’ll take home a ready-to-hang custom sign that’s perfect for your home or as a handmade gift! A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor on night of class. All materials provided in the $25 materials fee.

Weaving, Exploring, and Creating with Wise Women Sacred Art

$75

with Diane Doiron

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 12, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Join me for a two-part workshop that blends meditation and creative weaving as you bring your own Spirit Doll to life. We’ll begin by connecting with your older, wiser self to explore a matter of personal importance, allowing insight and intuition to gently guide your process. From this place of inner wisdom, you will weave a Spirit Doll that is uniquely yours. Over time, you may find a special relationship forming. As you gaze upon your doll during moments of reflection, they become a reminder that your own inner guidance is always present, always available, and always with you. Participants will have the use of a loom throughout the two-part workshop. The loom must be returned at the end of the second class. Please note that a bit of additional weaving at home will be necessary before attending the second class. A material fee of $25 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of the class which includes the loom rental.

Introduction to Ultimate Beginner Watercolor

$25

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Get started with the basics of watercolor painting. In this workshop we will start with an intro to paper, paint, palettes, and brushes. Then we'll jump right in and get painting; you’ll mix paint to complete a color mixing chart and start to learn the basics of color theory. Time permitting you'll paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this fun class with enough experience to continue your watercolor journey. *There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

Museum Sketchbook: Colby Art Museum

$25

with Michael Branca

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Bring a sketchbook and pencil and join us for an afternoon of drawing in one of Maine's fabulous museums. Forge an intimate connection with museum collections, while improving your own work by studying the techniques of the masters. Guidance and critical feedback are provided as needed. At the end of our visit, we will meet up to share our results with the group. Museum admission is included in fee. Participants will meet at the museum.

Paint Night: Pet Portrait (FF)
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Paint Night: Pet Portrait (FF)

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next session starts Mar 18, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 6 - 17

*This is a Family-Friendly program, which means this workshop is open only to adults with minors. To participate in this program, adults need to register themselves and at least one child. An adult can register multiple children (up to 3).

Come join Shirley Anderson for an engaging and beginner-friendly ‘Paint your Pet’ class! In this workshop budding artists will receive step-by-step guidance to create a beautiful portrait of their beloved furry of feathered companions. No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is a fun and rewarding experience as you immortalize your pet on canvas. After signing up for this class, you will need to email shirl.art5050@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your pet. Canvas and paints are supplied.

CALL US AT 729-7323 TO REGISTER!





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