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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.
This beginning wheel is sold out; check out our February wheel instead! Wednesday Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 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…
The ever-popular making of slime is loved by children of all ages. There will be three different slime recipes to try and bring home. Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available
Creating with metal stamps is easy, creative and fun. Kids will create simple keychains with flat metal forms and experiment with different tools. Special guest Matthew Cumbie will join us to do some fun movement and dance activities. ( He was scheduled for Jan 16 and had to shift dates due to snow.) Ages 7…
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…
Happy Birthday Maine! In honor of the Maine Bicentennial, come to our Maine trivia night and have a pint of beer made in Maine. Supplies and instructions will be available to make the original Maine flag, featuring the pine tree and the Dirigo star. Trivia teams consist of up to 6 players, with 4 rounds…
Tuesday Dates: February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10 and 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,…
February 17-21 Winter Artist + Maker Camp Take time to release the inner creative maker and artist in your child! Campers will design and print on 3d printers, create cool cardboard sculptures, snow sculpt, make small robots, + more This camp is designed for artists from ages 7 to 12. Classes are from 9:00 a.m.…
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…
Come explore the stars indoors with Northern Stars Planetarium. Anyone who has had the pleasure of being in the Northern Stars Planetarium knows the joy of entering the big dome and exploring the stories of stars, constellations, and the wonders of our universe. Registration required: $5.00 per person Available times: 1:00pm + 3:00pm
Come explore the stars indoors with Northern Stars Planetarium. Anyone who has had the pleasure of being in the Northern Stars Planetarium knows the joy of entering the big dome and exploring the stories of stars, constellations, and the wonders of our universe. Registration required: $5.00 per person.
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January 2020
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop january SOLD OUT
Wed. Jan 8 - Wed. Feb 12
common street arts
after school art club: slime making
Thu. Jan 23
common street arts
after school art club: metal stamping
Thu. Jan 30
common street arts
February 2020
Figure Drawing
Tue. Feb 4
common street arts
art happy hour: maine trivia + flag making
Wed. Feb 5
Waterville Brewing Company
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop february – SOLD OUT
Tue. Feb 11 - Tue. Mar 17
common street arts
Winter Art Camp
Mon. Feb 17
Common Street Arts
Figure Drawing
Tue. Feb 18
common street arts
northern stars planetarium for kids at chace forum
Sat. Feb 22
Chace Community Forum
northern stars planetarium for adults at chace forum
Sat. Feb 22
Chace Community Forum