Community Draw featuring Martina Bizier Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program, organized by Ticonic Gallery + Studio. This month’s program features old Hollywood glam with model Martina Bizier. Martina is a radiology student at KVCC and a server at Front & Main. Community Draw offers a unique…
Serena Sanborn, a Maine master naturalist, will discuss her greatest love – the frog! She’ll share about the amazing phenomenon of Amphibian Big Night in vernal pools around Maine, while Desi DuBois will guide the watercolor creation depicting a frog in its colorful habitat. All supplies included. Please bring your lunch, as we will take…
In this fun, relaxed class students will explore the basics of wheel throwing. Instructor Yvonne Brown will demonstrate each step from centering clay to finishing techniques, and students will have time to try it themselves! Note: Students will only be exploring the process and materials. No pieces from this session will be kept or fired.…
Delve into the fascinating world of bear hibernation! Serena Sanborn, a Maine Master Naturalist, will share interesting facts about bears and their habits while Desi DuBois will guide the watercolor creation. The final work will depict a bear in its colorful habitat. All supplies included. Please bring your lunch, as there will be a half…
In this fun, relaxed class we will cover basic glazing and surface techniques on ceramics. Each student will select two glaze-ready pieces from and assortment of cups, bowls, mugs, and vases. Instructor Yvonne Brown will demonstrate a few methods of glazing that provide delightful results! Limit 10 students. $45 Note: Works will be kiln fired…
In this workshop, led by Lisa Wheeler, we’ll explore gelatin printing, a low-tech, non-toxic, experimental hand printing process. Artists of all ages will work small and fast to create a collection of colorful monoprints, layering color and pattern. Come with a sense of adventure and see what unfolds! All materials will be provided. Limit 10…
Create a self-portrait that combines art and words to show your unique identity, inspired by the artist Robert Shetterly’s Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait project! In this free drop-in program, create a self-portrait with art materials provided, and then write a short narrative about an event, person, or belief that helped you become who…
Join a Maine certified educator with 11 years of experience for some hands-on science explorations! Geared towards homeschool kiddos ages 5-12. Each month will have a theme and each week within the month will focus on a topic in that theme. The program will begin with about 10 minutes of background about the topic (slides,…
Kim Upstill: A Report from The Mood Lit Field is part of the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities‘s Food for Thought: Lecture Series. Kim Upstill is a writer, artist, and cook based in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a BA degree from Evergreen State College and an MA in Visual and Critical Studies from the…