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The studios at Common Street Arts provide a unique, safe, and supportive environment for creative endeavors for all ages and levels of experience. Common Street Arts is dedicated to providing a diverse array of educational experiences that enrich, engage and inspire. All of the programs at CSA are designed to reflect and promote diversity, creativity, and accessibility for the community.
For information on our current available classes, please see our list below.
CSA is pleased to provide afterschool art clubs. On Thursdays, the afterschool art clubs are directed toward children ages 6-12 with specific projects and themes developed from semester to semester.
CSA oversees week-long camps during the months of February and April and offers a series of summer camps with special themes devoted to that encourage participation and an appreciation for the creative arts.
The clay studio at CSA offers workshops, classes, and special demonstration events throughout the year. The studio has 6 wheels, a kiln, and a full range of tools and supplies.
A limited number of scholarships are available to teenagers interested in participating in teen afterschool clubs and other programs. For more information on classes, camps, clubs, or the clay studio at CSA, please call 207.872.arts or email ssanborn@watervillecreates.org.
Thursday Dates: October 10, 17, 24, (not the 31), November 7, 14, 21 This six-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with clay basics and expand to creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Skills that will be developed include…
Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Begins November 11. This six-week pottery class is perfect for the individual with wheel throwing and centering clay experience who would like to further refine their skills. In this class, students will build upon basic pottery skills including building and throwing forms, creating more complex vessels including but not limited to, large…
What kind of model house or room can you make from cardboard? Using cardboard combined with plenty of tape and imagination, participants will design a unique house of their own invention. Adults will be on hand to help cut out designs! Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available
Rescheduled Date: Tuesday, November 19 television and film is a huge industry and there are many opportunities available beyond acting or directing. in this week of slice, students will workshop with professionals in mass media communications and film and video production to find out more about the diverse jobs in the film industry while exploring…
Fall has plenty of dead leaves, branches, and grasses that can be collected to form unique sculptures. With ribbons and wreath forms in hand, students will search outside for natural materials to add to these autumnal sculptures! Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available
Join us for an afternoon at Common Street Arts exploring the art of glazing ceramics! Instructor Yvonne Brown will lead the group through the glazing process, giving participants tips and ideas to decorate a cool and unique ceramic mug. Participants may also purchase additional mugs, bowls or vases to glaze during the class. We will…
Figure Drawing: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6-8pm Figure drawing at Common Street Arts (CSA) is back! Beginning on Tuesday, December 3rd, seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this figure drawing program hosted by CSA. This program provides a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive…
Delve into the fun of leather creations with simple braiding, carving, and stamping techniques. Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available
Enjoy a special evening at the Hathaway Creative Center! Stroll the historic halls at Hathaway and join Common Street Arts, Hathaway Mill Antiques, The Robin’s Nest, and Waterville Brewing as they host a diverse array of holiday events perfect for adults looking to create, shop, and have fun! Common Street Arts will have the Holiday Bazaar until 8pm. Shop…
You can never have too many scarves. In fact, you may be missing a color for this holiday season! Join Common Street Arts to learn how to create natural dyed silk scarves with instructor Vickie Limberger. The class will use leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to make the perfect beautiful accessory for yourself or…
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October 2019
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop october SOLD OUT
Thu. Oct 10 - Thu. Nov 21
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November 2019
intermediate wheel class- 6 week workshop november
Mon. Nov 11 - Mon. Dec 16
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after school art club: cardboard challenge (make a model home!)
Thu. Nov 14
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slice: movie making
Tue. Nov 19
Railroad Square Cinema
after school art club: fall sculptures
Thu. Nov 21
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paint your own pottery!
Sat. Nov 23
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December 2019
Figure Drawing
Tue. Dec 3
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after school art club: leather accessories
Thu. Dec 5
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hathaway holiday stroll
Fri. Dec 6
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Silk Scarf Dying at the Hathaway Holiday Stroll
Fri. Dec 6
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