Pastel for Beginners at the Yarmouth Farmers Market
2025-08-21 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 21st from 3pm-6pm* at the Yarmouth Farmers Market.
Stop by the Yarmouth Farmers Market (located in the heart of Yarmouth on Memorial Green in front of the Town Hall) for a free mini-class in drawing with pastels.
*Choose from two 90-minute sessions (3:00PM-4:30PM or 4:30PM-6:00PM).
All ages welcome to join.
FREE TO ATTEND. Please register for the date and time slot you want to attend so we know how many to expect.

Pastel for Beginners at the Yarmouth Farmers Market
2025-08-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 14th from 3pm-6pm* at the Yarmouth Farmers Market.
Stop by the Yarmouth Farmers Market (located in the heart of Yarmouth on Memorial Green in front of the Town Hall) for a free mini-class in drawing with pastels.
*Choose from two 90-minute sessions (3:00PM-4:30PM or 4:30PM-6:00PM).
All ages welcome to join.
FREE TO ATTEND. Please register for the date and time slot you want to attend so we know how many to expect.

Approaches to Drawing 6-Week Artist Series (ONLINE)
2025-01-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Starts Friday, January 31st (Friday mornings via ZOOM from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
Welcome to Approaches to Drawing!
Join us for an exciting online event where we will explore various techniques and styles of drawing. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your skills or an experienced artist wanting to try something new, this event is perfect for you!
During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn from Catherine Bickford who is a painter who works from Maine and NYC. She is the Founder/ Director of Artascope. Catherine will introduce a wide variety of drawing materials including graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, and acrylic paint. This interactive workshop will cover techniques for drawing that will help you learn to express yourself through drawing even if you have never done so before. You will learn how to draw from life and how to incorporate photographic sources into your drawing to create personal narratives. We will focus on creating your own drawing practice as we connect with fellow art enthusiasts from around the world. Get ready to unleash your creativity and take your drawing abilities to the next level!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your artistic horizons. Sign up now and get ready to dive into the wonderful world of drawing!
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2024-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Friday, November 8th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Class dates: 11/8; 11/15; 11/22; 12/6; 12/13; and 12/20. THERE IS NO CLASS ON 11/29.
Foundational Drawing with artist Chris Magnuson takes a fresh approach to improving drawing skills by introducing students to exercises, techniques and drawing media that might be new to you, while demystifying some aspects that might have been intimidating.
Whether your goal is improving your painting results through better drawing, solidifying your sketchbook or journaling projects, or simply drawing with more confidence and authority–artists of all levels can benefit from this energetic and enjoyable exploration of art’s most fundamental skill–drawing.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.

About the instructor: Watercolorist Chris Magnuson loves painting, but his passion for drawing will always come first. He wants his students to enjoy it just as much as he does and to never stop exploring their creativity. Chris has taught Foundational Drawing at Artascope since 2021.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Beginner Gouache Painting One-Day Workshop
2024-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, November 3rd from 9AM-4PM
In this workshop we will discuss techniques, planning a composition, and how to build a painting in gouache. Students will learn how to mix paint, how to handle it, and properties unique to gouache paint. We will begin with a demonstration and warm up exercises. After a lunch break we will begin drawing out compositions and bringing a final painting to life!
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. A supply list can be found below the instructor bio photo.
We will have an hour break for lunch between Noon-1pm. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.

About the instructor: Jessica Myer earned her MFA in 2013 with a focus in illustrative painting, specific to children’s books. She has an extensive background in fine art gallery management and, most recently, has taught art to youth groups local to Cumberland County. Over the years she has taught a wide variety of audiences in the New England area including New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. Myer is now working as a studio artist in Portland, Maine. View her work at http://www.jessicamyerart.com.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2024-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Friday, September 27th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing with artist Chris Magnuson takes a fresh approach to improving drawing skills by introducing students to exercises, techniques and drawing media that might be new to you, while demystifying some aspects that might have been intimidating.
Whether your goal is improving your painting results through better drawing, solidifying your sketchbook or journaling projects, or simply drawing with more confidence and authority–artists of all levels can benefit from this energetic and enjoyable exploration of art’s most fundamental skill–drawing.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.

About the instructor: Watercolorist Chris Magnuson loves painting, but his passion for drawing will always come first. He wants his students to enjoy it just as much as he does and to never stop exploring their creativity. Chris has taught Foundational Drawing at Artascope since 2021.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Seascape Drawing Mini Class (PM)
2024-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States
Join us for an afternoon mini class on Monday, August 19th at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion from 1:00PM-3:00PM.
Join artist Catherine Bickford for a two hour drawing workshop that will help you think about drawing in a totally new way. Students will work with graphite pencil, but Catherine will also show demos of other common sketching tools, such as charcoal, color pencil, color markers, and gouache. Learn simple techniques to improve your composition as well as an understanding of how to use value and scale to make a compelling image.
COST: $40/pp

Seascape Drawing Mini Class (AM)
2024-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States
Join us for a morning mini class on Monday, August 19th at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion from 10AM-Noon.
Join artist Catherine Bickford for a two hour drawing workshop that will help you think about drawing in a totally new way. Students will work with graphite pencil, but Catherine will also show demos of other common sketching tools, such as charcoal, color pencil, color markers, and gouache. Learn simple techniques to improve your composition as well as an understanding of how to use value and scale to make a compelling image.
COST: $40/pp

Illustrating Bouquets with Watercolor and Ink One-Day Workshop
2024-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Sunday, March 3rd from 10:00AM-5:00PM
Students of all skill levels will learn dip pen and ink techniques, and integrate them with watercolor. We’ll begin by covering skills for drawing with pen and ink, and watercolor techniques such as glazing, charging, ‘wet on wet’, layering, and more. You will move from short studies and exercises in the morning to a longer study in the afternoon. Rather than creating a formulaic step-by-step painting, you will be given tools for innovation and experimentation, and will finish the day with a totally unique painting of your bouquet.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
The materials supply kit is $25 and can be purchased directly from the instructor with cash, check, or card.
We will have an hour break for lunch between Noon-1pm. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.
Sold out, but you can click on the button below and follow the steps to join the waitlist at the next screen.

About the instructor: Claire Loon Baldwin is a Maine-based illustrator, designer, and storyteller inspired by the surreal beauty of nature. She spent several years working as an environmental educator and national park ranger throughout the west, and strives to inspire wonder and reverence for the natural world with her art. In 2018, Claire created the official centennial poster series for Grand Canyon National Park. Since then, clients have included the Maine Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, and Down East Magazine. Claire is currently working on her first book illustration project with DK Publishing. View her work at https://www.claireloonbaldwin.com.
Images are copyright of Claire Loon Baldwin.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Drawing Still Life in Charcoal One-Day Workshop
2024-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Learn the basics of how to draw from life using vine charcoal. This workshop is great for beginners or those who wish to improve their observational skills. We will focus on interior set ups that allow us to draw for extended periods of time. Instructor Catherine Bickford will demonstrate how to simplify what you see into basic shapes and planes allowing you to create strong composition. We will investigate what it means to understand your own “mark” and will find new ways to relate to the world through drawing.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. Please bring an ample supply of vine charcoal and drawing paper or Strathmore Bristol smooth pad (preferred). You will also need erasers and a chamois cloth.
We will have an hour break for lunch between Noon-1pm. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.

About the instructor: Catherine Bickford
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Illustrating Bouquets with Watercolor and Ink One-Day Workshop
2024-02-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Sunday, February 11th from 10:00AM-5:00PM
Students of all skill levels will learn dip pen and ink techniques, and integrate them with watercolor. We’ll begin by covering skills for drawing with pen and ink, and watercolor techniques such as glazing, charging, ‘wet on wet’, layering, and more. You will move from short studies and exercises in the morning to a longer study in the afternoon. Rather than creating a formulaic step-by-step painting, you will be given tools for innovation and experimentation, and will finish the day with a totally unique painting of your bouquet.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
The materials supply kit is $25 and can be purchased directly from the instructor with cash, check, or card.
We will have an hour break for lunch between Noon-1pm. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.

About the instructor: Claire Loon Baldwin is a Maine-based illustrator, designer, and storyteller inspired by the surreal beauty of nature. She spent several years working as an environmental educator and national park ranger throughout the west, and strives to inspire wonder and reverence for the natural world with her art. In 2018, Claire created the official centennial poster series for Grand Canyon National Park. Since then, clients have included the Maine Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, and Down East Magazine. Claire is currently working on her first book illustration project with DK Publishing. View her work at https://www.claireloonbaldwin.com.
Images are copyright of Claire Loon Baldwin.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2023-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Friday, September 22nd (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.
NOTE: Masks are optional in this series.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Sketching from Life at the Yarmouth Farmers Market (Aug. 24th)
2023-08-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 24th from 3pm-6pm at the Yarmouth Farmers Market.
Join artist Catherine Bickford at the Yarmouth Farmers Market for a one hour drawing workshop that will help you think about drawing in a totally new way. Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to learn linear perspective! Instead you will be asked to draw from two different points of perspective, one up close, and the other further away. You will make both drawings on the same piece of paper. Through using this simple technique you will learn to create complex “synthetic” drawings that are more experiential than traditional drawings. All proceeds from this workshop will benefit the Yarmouth Famers Market.
All ages welcome to join.
COST: $10/pp (Proceeds to support the Yarmouth Farmers Market.)

Sketching from Life at the Yarmouth Farmers Market (Aug. 17th)
2023-08-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 17th from 3pm-6pm at the Yarmouth Farmers Market.
Join artist Catherine Bickford at the Yarmouth Farmers Market for a one hour drawing workshop that will help you think about drawing in a totally new way. Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to learn linear perspective! Instead you will be asked to draw from two different points of perspective, one up close, and the other further away. You will make both drawings on the same piece of paper. Through using this simple technique you will learn to create complex “synthetic” drawings that are more experiential than traditional drawings. All proceeds from this workshop will benefit the Yarmouth Famers Market.
All ages welcome to join.
COST: $10/pp (Proceeds to support the Yarmouth Farmers Market.)

Drawing Still Life in Charcoal 6-week Artist Series
2023-07-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Monday, July 10th (Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for six weeks.)
Learn the basics of how to draw from life using vine charcoal. This course is great for beginners or those who wish to improve their observational skills. We will focus on interior set ups that allow us to draw for extended periods of time. Instructor Catherine Bickford will demonstrate how to simplify what you see into basic shapes and planes allowing you to create strong composition. We will investigate what it means to understand your own “mark” and will find new ways to relate to the world through drawing.
Materials not included: Please bring an ample supply of vine charcoal and drawing paper or Strathmore Bristol smooth pad (preferred). You will also need erasers and a chamois cloth.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

About the instructor: Catherine Bickford

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Sketching from Life at the Yarmouth Community Garden (June 25th)
2023-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, June 25th from 10am-1pm at the Yarmouth Community Garden
Join artist Catherine Bickford at the Yarmouth Community Garden for a one hour drawing workshop that will help you think about drawing in a totally new way. Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to learn linear perspective! Instead you will be asked to draw from two different points of perspective, one up close, and the other further away. You will make both drawings on the same piece of paper. Through using this simple technique you will learn to create complex “synthetic” drawings that are more experiential than traditional drawings. All proceeds from this workshop will benefit the Yarmouth Community Garden.
Available slots for ticket options:
10AM-11AM
11AM-NOON
NOON-1PM
COST: $10/pp per one-hour session. (Proceeds to benefit Yarmouth Community Garden.)

Sketching from Life at the Yarmouth Community Garden (June 18th)
2023-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, June 18th from 10am-1pm at the Yarmouth Community Garden
Join artist Catherine Bickford at the Yarmouth Community Garden for a one hour drawing workshop that will help you think about drawing in a totally new way. Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to learn linear perspective! Instead you will be asked to draw from two different points of perspective, one up close, and the other further away. You will make both drawings on the same piece of paper. Through using this simple technique you will learn to create complex “synthetic” drawings that are more experiential than traditional drawings. All proceeds from this workshop will benefit the Yarmouth Community Garden.
Available slots for ticket options:
10AM-11AM
11AM-NOON
NOON-1PM
COST: $10/pp per one-hour session. (Proceeds to benefit Yarmouth Community Garden.)

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Friday, May 19th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.
NOTE: Masks are optional in this series.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2023-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
NOTE: As of 1/26/23, this series was rescheduled to start Friday, February 3rd.
As of 1/17/23, this series start date has been postponed to Friday, January 27th.
SOLD OUT.
Starts Friday, February 3rd (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
NOTE: Masks are optional for this series.
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication. All skill levels welcome.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Urban Sketching Group
2022-10-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Runs 10:00AM-Noon. This weekly outing is held outside.
Sketching outside is all about capturing a setting in time, while connecting people of all abilities within a sketching group, or sometimes, across the globe! Great for artistic skill building, documenting your travels or simply filling time in your day, this weekly urban sketching group, guided by Chris Magnuson, encourages and allows you an opportunity for stress relief, self-expression and fun.
We will meet outside at Artascope weekly, then travel to a nearby location in Yarmouth to sketch.
Non-members: $60 Pass Card good for 4 sessions OR $20/weekly drop-in.
Members: Use your member discount promo code to get the Pass Card for $48, or to pay $18/weekly drop-in.

About the moderator: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2022-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 16th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication. All skill levels welcome.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.

What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Urban Sketching Group
2022-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Thursday, September 15th from 10:00AM-Noon. This weekly outing will be held outside.
Sketching outside is all about capturing a setting in time, while connecting people of all abilities within a sketching group, or sometimes, across the globe! Great for artistic skill building, documenting your travels or simply filling time in your day, this weekly urban sketching group, guided by Chris Magnuson, encourages and allows you an opportunity for stress relief, self-expression and fun.
We will meet outside at Artascope weekly, then travel to a nearby location in Yarmouth to sketch.
Non-members: $60 Pass Card good for 4 sessions OR $20/weekly drop-in.
Members: Use your member discount promo code to get the Pass Card for $48, or to pay $18/weekly drop-in.

About the moderator: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Artascope Fine Art & Craft Show
2022-08-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States
Browse fine art and crafts made by Artascope Studio members and other local artisans at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth, ME on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 from 10:00AM-5:00PM during the Artascope Plein Air Art Festival.
Music by Diana Hansen
Tasty treats from The Pink Waffle food truck
Participants include:

RepurposedlifeMaine (jewelry)
Heron Point Studio (ceramics, glass art, fiber art, paper art)
Modern Magix (hand-crafted candles)
East Main St. Design (ceramics and sterling silver jewelry)
Mud in Maine (ceramics)
Lynn Pin Designs (handstitched, hand stamped whimsical art in 100% natural fibers)
Spar Cove Creations (encaustic art, lino prints, ceramics)
Real Maine Handmade (sterling silver & gold filled jewelry, fiber art, coconut soy candles)
Barry Harrison–Clay and Metal (ceramics and metalsmithing)
Hammerstonemedia (silver and copper jewelry, stamped pattern bracelets, rings and pendants)
From Sea to You Designs (home décor and notecards)
SK.TS. Collective (ceramics)
Kimberly Round Jewelry
Musings in Metal (metal art)
Artascope teachers & students (paintings, drawings, and prints)
Catherine Bickford will be painting Plein Air on site at the pavilion

Click here for more info or to sign up for a reminder email.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THESE EVENTS

Please go out of your way to recognize these generous businesses and the work they do to improve our community. Festival Sponsors include Gorham Savings Bank, Meetinghouse Hill Park, and Cardente Real Estate. Event Sponsors include Diversified Communications, Prentice Hospitality Group, ThinkTank Coworking Yarmouth, and Yarmouth Frame & Gallery. Friends of Artascope sponsors include Simply Sized Home, Brickyard Hollow Yarmouth, and Renewal by Andersen.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2022-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts July 15th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our current protocols before registering for this series.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2022-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts May 20th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our current protocols before registering for this series.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.
Click here for our winter weather policy.

Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2022-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts March 25th (Fridays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Foundational Drawing is designed for improving drawing skills for any level of artist. Over this six-week series of classes we will discuss the tent pole principles of more successful (and repeatable) drawing, as well as techniques you might not have previously tried and materials that could open your eyes to new forms of expression. Whether your goal is to draw finished artwork, to improve your drawing in order to become a better painter, or simply to draw with more confidence, Foundational Drawing will showcase one of art’s fundamental skills and help you achieve a visual fluency with this unique form of communication.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials.
What to bring for the first class: Mixed-Media sketchbook approximately 11×14, no smaller than 8.5×11 (Most brands are acceptable but prefer it not to be Borden and Riley). Also, a couple of drawing pencils of different softness within the range of H to 4B, and a double ended brush pen such as the Tombow Dual Brush Pen in dark grey or black. The instructor will let you know if additional materials need to be purchased as the series progresses.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series.

About the instructor: A lifelong passion for drawing led artist Christopher Magnuson to painting in watercolor, a medium that allows the drawing underneath to directly inform the finished product. His command of line work and energetic, expressive drawing style elevate the drawing to an equal partnership with the paint, in landscapes that depict the familiar, recognizable and sometimes unconventional beauty of Maine.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.
Click here for our winter weather policy.
