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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.
February break: February 18-22 Winter maker camp! Learn the basics of 3D printing in our new maker space, discover Inuit-inspired art, carve snow sculptures, create snow animals, and explore a mini-maker space day--all in one week. Guest artists include Johnna Stoltz and Jon Moulton. Ages 8-12 Cost $125 for 9-12pm and $160 for full day…
Kids show at 1pm Explore the stars indoors with the wonderful John Meader and his incredible mobile planetarium! Anyone who has had the pleasure of being in a program in the Northern Stars Planetarium, knows that John is an amazing storyteller and a galaxy enthusiast! 1pm Children and families: $5 per person
Adult show at 3pm Explore the stars indoors with the wonderful John Meader and his incredible blow up planetarium! Anyone who has had the pleasure of being in a program in the Northern Stars Planetarium knows that John is an amazing storyteller and a real treat to witness! The adult show will include beer and…
Join Common Street Arts to create beautiful pastel paintings of winter scenes. We will use black and colored papers to try out northern light paintings and snowy scenes of Maine. Ages 7-12. Healthy snacks provided. $14 Scholarships are available!
Youth Art Month showcases the positive impact and association between local art teachers and their students from kindergarten through high school. This month-long exhibition celebrates the positive effects of art education and Common Street Arts is thrilled to host this exhibition for the 5th consecutive year! Join us on this marvelous evening to meet the youth…
March Beginning Wheel: Wednesday March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 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 centering,…
Do you love puzzles? Why not try making your own. We will create paper plate marble mazes and try our hand at creating some larger mazes on cardboard. All materials, including marbles, provided! Ages 7-12. Healthy snacks will be served. $14 for the session. Scholarships available.
Families will create a family portrait together, using a silhouette style with multiple colors! Each work will also include words describing the stories and descriptions of each family. This program is in collaboration with the Youth Art Month exhibition. This is a free event, but registration required.
The theme of Youth Art Month is "Your art, Your Story". To explore the realm of art and stories we will create cool comics of one story we each love to tell about our lives. Learn the art of comics and how artists choose images and text for creating great comics and graphic novels. Ages…
Create art and tell your story! Bring an old photo or object from the past and share a story with your family and friends. We will share our stories and create visual narratives using our stories. This is a free event but registration is required. 
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February 2019
winter maker camp for kids
Mon. Feb 18
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northern stars planetarium for families SOLD OUT!
Sat. Feb 23
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northern stars planetarium for adults
Sat. Feb 23
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after school art club: winter pastel painting
Thu. Feb 28
March 2019
reception for youth art month!
Wed. Mar 6
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beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop march SOLD OUT
Wed. Mar 6
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after school art club: marble mazes
Thu. Mar 7
youth art month: family paint night
Sat. Mar 9
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after school art club: create your own comic
Thu. Mar 14
grandparent and grandchild (or great aunt or uncle )day
Sat. Mar 16
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