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…

What’s happening for March First Friday? Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 3 from 4 – 7pm. This year marks our 9th annual YAM exhibition, and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. Student work will be displayed…

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…

Ticonic Gallery is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (located at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month (YAM) with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K-12. Featuring works in a variety of media, including painting, digital art, pottery, photography, and more. YAM is an opportunity for…

First Fridays Drop in to the Schupf center to try, make, and create! We will have a guided activity, but you can also choose your own adventure using materials in the studio. First Fridays are a collaborative program in downtown Waterville. Come discover all the downtown has to offer with music, movies, plays, art making,…

What does it mean to be part of a community? How can we forge meaningful connections with each other and the place we call home? Using a beautiful, screen-printed tent as a gathering place, artists Elizabeth Jabar and Colleen Kinsella brought artists and community members of all ages together to explore these questions through a…