"Paint and Pass Night" is a collaborative art experience where participants engage in a unique form of artistic expression. In this class, attendees start with a blank canvas and are encouraged to freely express themselves through painting. However, there's a twist – after a set amount of time, participants rotate to the next canvas, adding their own touches to the artwork started by someone else. This cyclical process continues until each canvas has been touched by every participant, resulting in a collective masterpiece with layers of individual perspectives. Through this playful and interactive approach, Paint and Pass Night fosters creativity, encourages spontaneity, and celebrates the diversity of artistic styles within a supportive community environment. Join us for a night of creativity, connection, and collaborative artistry with Artist Shirley Anderson. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Capture a bouquet with watercolor and ink! We’ll explore techniques for illustrative ink drawing with ‘dip pens’, and layering and mixing vibrant and organic hues with watercolor. Students will leave with their own unique composition of a bouquet. 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).

Delve into the iconic style of pop art, characterized by bold colors and striking compositions. Choose either a person or a pet to immortalize in bold brush strokes and brilliant colors. After signing up for this class you will need to email shirl.art5050@mail.com with 5 good quality photos of your person or beloved pet.

Welcome to 'Paint Your Partner Night,' where we take the phrase 'getting under someone's skin' to a whole new level! In this class, you'll learn the art of artistic collaboration and possibly a bit about your partner's hidden talents... or lack thereof. Get ready to brush away those relationship cobwebs as you and your significant other (or unwitting victim, depending on how you see it) embark on a colorful journey of mutual creation. No prior painting experience necessary—just a willingness to laugh at your mistakes and each other's questionable artistic choices. Whether you end up with a masterpiece or a mess, one thing's for sure: you'll have a hilarious story to tell and a canvas full of memories. Canvas and paints are supplied. *Price is per couple/pair.

Dive into Canva, an immersive class focused on digital asset creation using the user-friendly online platform, Canva. Explore the program's versatility, from captivating social media graphics to professional presentations. Gain proficiency in navigation, customization, and advanced features. Elevate your digital presence with hands-on experience, crafting various assets weekly. Join us for an inspiring journey into visual communication in today's digital landscape.

Sola flowers are artificial flowers made out of a light and pliable wood. They can be dyed any color and are more versatile than real cut flowers. Learn dying techniques to create your own fun flower project. Please bring egg cartons if you have them, a hot glue gun to second class, and be prepared to get messy! All flowers included.

Working with Silver Clay is an exciting process where the inexperienced can explore their artistic abilities and create unique one of a kind items. Come join this exciting class where beginners can easily learn to create earrings, pendants, charms, beads, bracelets, and rings. Experience a new creative adventure and learn how easy and fun it is to make beautiful items from Precious Metal Clay (PMC) or Art Clay Silver (ACS). Materials fee of $80 is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

***THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 31ST 2025.

Explore nature through a series of art exercises designed to spark creativity and mindfulness. This all-levels class begins with a nature walk to gather inspiration and draw what we see in our sketchbooks, and finishes with longer art exercises in the studio. We’ll explore techniques for exploring the outdoors with all our senses, and drawing landscapes using watercolor pencils. Students will gain a variety of techniques for working quickly, accurately, and creatively, all while connecting to nature. 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). *Special Note: Meet at a nearby trailhead then go to Topsham location.