Bashir Matan, Noah Bragg, and Stacy Perez of Maine Inside Out, Portland will lead an interactive virtual workshop, giving teens an understanding of what it means to create art that is inspired by social justice issues. Maine Inside Out’s workshops involve a collaborative, creative process on topics of social change—this workshop will be inspired by the…
Raechel Moore, Maine State Librarian and podcaster, will instruct participants how to paint miniatures used for popular table-top games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Each participant will have the opportunity to paint their own miniature. Raechel is a Librarian Generalist at the Maine State Library, where she ran a long-term Dungeons & Dragons game for…
How does the set design for a theatrical production come to life? Join scenic artist Desiree DuBois as she discusses the collaborative and artistic process of creating a theatrical set design from a small-scale model to a full-scale set. Each participant will design and paint their own small-scale model for ‘The Secret Garden’. SLICE is…
Creating Graphic Novels with Russ Cox What does creating a graphic novel involve? Children’s book illustrator and graphic novelist Russ Cox demonstrates the process he uses to create a graphic novel. He will describe the process from creating sketches to transferring them to the software Sketch Up. Participants are invited to create a story line…
Join Daniel Harkett, associate professor of art at Colby College, and exhibition co-curators Justin McCann and Shalini Le Gall for a virtual conversation about Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt. This conversation will delve into the themes of the exhibition, offering a better understanding of Mary Cassatt’s printmaking process and the role of women and…
Sgraffito is an ancient form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a layer of contrasting color. In this hands-on and playful class, ceramic artist Tim Christensen will guide you through etching on clay. Each participant will create an etched vessel to bring home with them! For ages 12 and up. No…
Experience greater mind-body connection through this Colby Museum Artful Meditation and Expression program. Participants will join art therapist Bodhi Simpson in a guided meditation session in the Colby Museum galleries, followed by an art making experience in our Mirken Education Center. This offering will support your personal comfort with creative expression, increase self-awareness, and offer…
Join us for a tour of the night sky and an exploration of the lovely nocturnal moths of early fall. Maine Master Naturalist, Serena Sanborn, and John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead the nature tour highlighting local moths and not-so-local constellations! John will share a bit of constellation lore and will use a…
RESCHEDULED to Thursday, July 15th! Back by popular demand! Join us for a tour of the night sky at a star party at Quarry Rd, near the yurt, after MIFF. John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead a tour of the constellations visible, sharing his knowledge of stars, visible planets, and the Milky Way which will be…
At this program, we’ll create art inspired by the human figure in action. We’ll practice communicating ideas and emotions with the way we pose our own bodies and look at how different artists do the same in their work. Using our summer art journals, everyone will create simple gesture drawings to capture the human body…
Join us to celebrate dogs!! Using techniques inspired by British artist Clare Youngs, we will add animal collages to our Summer Art Journals. Come create a collage with texture, pattern, stamped designs, and paint. This week is extra special because the Waterville Area Humane Society will attend with furry friends to talk about fostering! Book:…
Shadows evolve as the sun moves through the sky; it is fun to notice the change in your shadow as the day progresses. Create mini shadows in your Summer Art Journal or make a “dancing” shadow on larger paper or on the sidewalk with chalk. Note: Biologist Greg LeClair will attend with live pond animals!…
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