classes + events
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.
Wednesdays in June: June 12,19,26 and July 3,10,17 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, shaping, trimming, handle making,…
Did you know that there are hundreds of apple varieties from Maine? New England has incredibly diverse apples, many of them are not sold in stores or cultivated regularly. Following with a conversation with John Bunker, "the apple guy" on May 29, create unique prints from apples and blossoms! This program will be cancelled if…
Create two sets of earrings and learn more about the basics of 3D printing. Designs will be pre-printed and ready to assemble at the event. Each participant will learn simple techniques in this introductory session using 3D technology. In partnership with Waterville Brewing, one free beer ticket is included with this class. $40.00 per person.…
Learn how to plan your garden and plant seeds. Design a little garden map and plant seeds to begin your garden. Visit the exhibition, lost + found: photographs by susan metzger at common street arts to view the beauty of Maine fields, gardens, and farmlands which inspired this project! This program will be cancelled if…
Join Common Street Arts to create natural dyed silk scarves with instructor Vickie Limberger. The class will use leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to make these fabulous dyed scarves. After creating one scarf with materials provided, participants will take a nature walk to collect plant materials on the trails near the studio! Each student…
Celebrate summer and the heat of our home star by making sun prints at art in the park. This unique project uses paper that undergoes a chemical change when exposed to sun light to creates beautiful prints. Each print uses natural objects including leaves, flowers and ferns! This program will be cancelled if there is…
Clay is a wonderfully versatile and expressive medium for young artists. Campers will make unique creations with clay using a variety of wheel, slab, pinch pot, and hand techniques. Discover how glazes work and produce distinct clay creations in our clay studio. This class is designed for young artists from ages 7-12. The clay camp…
In honor of the incredible Maine International Film Festival, join us as we make popcorn art! Popcorn is a terrific healthy snack but it can also be used as the basis to create flower blossoms, paintings and more! (Don’t worry, we will have some for snacking too.) This program will be cancelled if there is…
July 22- 26 Cut Paper and Stop Motion Animation! Due to the popularity of the last years' dynamic claymation camp, we are pleased to offer another fun-filled week of animation with Tiana Vermette. Young artists will use cut paper to create a short animated film. The instructor will introduce techniques of editing, sound recording, and…
Mondays: July 22, 29 and August 5,12,19,26 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, shaping, trimming, handle making, and…
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June 2019
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop june SOLD OUT
Wed. Jun 12 - Wed. Jul 17
common street arts
art in the park: apple tree prints
Thu. Jun 20
RiverWalk at Head of Falls
art happy hour: 3D printed earrings
Wed. Jun 26
Waterville Brewing Company
art in the park: plan your garden
Thu. Jun 27
RiverWalk at Head of Falls
coloring silk scarves in june
Sat. Jun 29
common street arts
July 2019
art in the park: sun prints
Thu. Jul 11
RiverWalk at Head of Falls
clay camp 2019
Mon. Jul 15
Common Street Arts
art in the park: popcorn art
Thu. Jul 18
RiverWalk at Head of Falls
animation camp
Mon. Jul 22
Common Street Arts
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop july
Mon. Jul 22 - Mon. Aug 26
common street arts