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.
Ever wonder how 3d printers work? This 3 week workshop will provide an overview of 3d printing from start to finish. Explore how to find existing models and create your own models; how to prepare models for printing and how to operate a 3d printer and all the related software. This workshop will include demonstrations…
Clay is always a favorite for all ages! We will discover how the tools of sculpting are used and invent some creative clay figures to bring home. Ages 7-12. Healthy snacks provided. $14. Scholarships available.
What sculptures can be created with using metal fasteners and simple brazing techniques? Find out in this fun maker day with Jon Moulton. Participants will be inspired by the work in the gallery! Kids under 12 will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. $20 Scholarships available. Recommended for…
In this workshop, students will learn to draw and paint from observation. Create an acrylic painting from a traditional still-life floral arrangement provided by our friends at The Robins Nest, a florist located on the 1st floor at the Hathaway Creative Center. All materials included. All levels of experience welcome. Cost: $45.00 Instructor: Yvonne Brown,…
Tuesdays in May- May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4 and 11 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…
Picture perfect: portraits + pizza | May 14 | @ Colby College Museum of Art Tour the Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness exhibition and the museum’s portraiture collection and create your very own personal portrait. SLICE (students learning innovative creative endeavors) is a pilot program to encourage students ages 13 - 19…
E-circuits at the Library | May 21 | @ Waterville Public Library Students will be learning basic circuitry skills and how to use felt, conductive thread, and LED to create bookmarks for night time reading! SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a pilot program to encourage students ages 13 - 19 to explore the…
"Handbuilding" is a process that manipulates clay by hand using only simple tools as opposed to the pottery wheel. Before potters used the wheel, they created beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, fingers and hands, and basic hand tools. Students will to fire and glaze the coil mug works they make. No previous ceramic…
Improv lessons | May 28 | @ Waterville Opera House Through fun and imaginative exercises, students will learn the basics of improvised theatre: spontaneity, playfulness, creativity, listening, storytelling, and more! SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a pilot program to encourage students ages 13 - 19 to explore the behind-the-scenes operations at an historic…
Big screen: Behind the Scenes | June 4 | @ Railroad Square Cinema Students will be introduced to diverse career paths in the arts and mass media fields. They will have the chance to explore operations at an arthouse cinema. SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a pilot program to encourage students ages 13-19…
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April 2019
3d printing workshop series
Mon. Apr 15
common street arts
after school art club: clay sculptures
Thu. Apr 25
maker space day with jon moulton
Sat. Apr 27
common street arts
May 2019
still life painting
Sat. May 4
common street arts
beginning wheel class- 6 week workshop may
Tue. May 7 - Tue. Jun 11
common street arts
SLICE: portraits and pizza
Tue. May 14
Colby Museum of Art
SLICE: e-circuits at the library
Tue. May 21
Waterville Public Library
hand building with clay
Wed. May 22
common street arts
SLICE: improve lessons
Tue. May 28
Waterville Opera House
June 2019
SLICE: big screen: behind the scenes
Tue. Jun 4
Railroad Square Cinema
