Artascope Studios

Make Your Own Bezel Ring or Pendant - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2024-06-01 13:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Saturday, June 1st from 1:30PM-7:30PM
Take an exciting journey through the fundamentals of the metals studio with this metalsmithing workshop! Learn the basics of tools, safety, soldering, forming, and stone setting as you create your unique bezel ring or pendant. Beginners are welcome; a $30 materials fee will provide all the supplies needed to complete the project. Get creative and craft a beautiful bezel ring or pendant.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
The materials kit is $30 and can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.
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Precious Metal Clay One-Day Workshop
2024-06-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) combines the ease of working with bronze clay and the results of precious metals. Learn rolling, stamping and cutting techniques during the creation process and see how they translate to kiln fired bronze PMC pieces.
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.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. PMC bronze clay packs will be available for purchase for $35 each (check or cash only) at the studio on the day of class.
NOTE: You will need to return the following week to pick up items made in this class.

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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2024-06-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
In this workshop students will make their own silver rings from start to finish. This class will cover basic metalsmithing skills, such as cutting, shaping, and joining metal. You will customize your ring bands with surface design techniques such as filing, stamping, and hammering.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The $25 materials kit can be purchased at the beginning of the workshop. (For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
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.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.
Workshop is full, but you can add yourself to the waitlist at the Eventbrite listing linked to the Register Now button below.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft, Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.

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Printmaking for Beginners One-Day Workshop
2024-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, June 27th from 9:00AM-4:00PM
Cool Carving: Soft Block Carving and Printing
Using an easy-to-cut substance you’ll learn how to create handsome prints that you can use for card making, wall hangings, collage, etc. without ever needing a press. You’ll be introduced to the basic aspects of design, carving, and printing.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
The materials supply kit is $25 and can be purchased directly from the instructor with cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal.
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: Suanne Williams-Lindgren, Spar Cove Creations, is a mixed media artist who thoroughly enjoys printmaking, book arts, collage, and working with clay. She’s taken numerous arts classes/workshops at MECCA, Haystack, USM, SMCC and here at Artascope.
Images are copyright of Suanne Williams-Lindgren.
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Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
2024-07-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts July 3rd (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
CLASS DATES ARE: July 3, 10, 24, 31, August 7, 14. There is no class on July 17th.
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

Instructor bio: Anne Schutz is a painter who lives and works in the Greater Portland area. She transforms and interprets Nature’s patterns and design to demonstrate variety of scale, line, form and beauty she observes. Anne received a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College and a MFA in Painting from Boston University. She has taught art to adults and children regionally.

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Excerpt of student work by Mary Chaney shown in cover image.

Metalsmithing for Beginners Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2024-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts July 9th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
Learn the basics of jewelry metalsmithing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere–no prior experience required. Each class will introduce tools and techniques to include hammering, soldering, and riveting, as well as ways to shape and texture metal. Class projects include a hammered cuff, fold-formed leaves and simple soldered rings as well as samples to inspire individual creativity and ways to customize projects. This series will also include important information on tool & equipment safety. A class overview can be emailed upon request.
Fee does not include materials. The required $25 materials supply kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The kit includes brass and copper in various sizes of wire and sheet, one piece of sterling silver for a ring and some other materials to experiment with.
Optional: A selection of sterling silver wire and ready-made bezels and stones is available for additional purchase from the instructor (not required for class projects).
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.
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Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
2024-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts July 11th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
CLASS DATES ARE: July 11, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22. There is no class on July 18.
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

Instructor bio: Anne Schutz is a painter who lives and works in the Greater Portland area. She transforms and interprets Nature’s patterns and design to demonstrate variety of scale, line, form and beauty she observes. Anne received a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College and a MFA in Painting from Boston University. She has taught art to adults and children regionally.

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Excerpt of student work by Irene Gifford shown in cover image.

Fundamentals of Oil Painting Without Solvents One-Day Workshop
2024-07-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Learn a non-toxic method of oil painting that does not require turpentine. We will cover the initial set up and clean up in addition to learning how to apply the paint to various substrates. We will cover a variety of content, painting from observation and also learning how to paint from photographs. We will cover color and composition. The emphasis in this workshop will be learning new ways to work with oil paint. We will even learn how to work with an acrylic paint base coat for oil painting. Please bring your oil paints and a few canvases or wood panels that have been gessoed in advance. Beginners welcome!
$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
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
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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2024-08-11 09:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, August 11th from 9:30AM-4:30PM
In this workshop students will make their own silver rings from start to finish. This class will cover basic metalsmithing skills, such as cutting, shaping, and joining metal. You will customize your ring bands with surface design techniques such as filing, stamping, and hammering.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The $25 materials kit can be purchased at the beginning of the workshop. (For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
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.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft, Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.

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Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 14th)
2024-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States
Part of Artascope’s 2024 Plein Air Art Festival.
Local professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth, ME from 9AM-11AM and again from 1PM-3PM on four different dates at various locations including downtown scenic spots, local gardens, coastal, and other water views. You can find these artists at select locations on the following days during our festival:

Wednesday, August 14th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM
Saturday, August 17th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM
Wednesday, August 21st from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM
Saturday, August 24th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM

Participating artists include:
Jessica LaPlante, Michael Vermette, Cooper Dragonette, Catherine Bickford, Kevin Tacka, Pamela Shockey, Chris Magnuson, Linda Rowell-Kelley, Beverly Bono, Gail Clark, Marilyn Bickford, Alice Mellin, John Ford, Tamara Jones, Amera Caballero, Sandra Steffeney-Stark, and more!
A PDF of the Artist Location Map can be downloaded by clicking HERE.
You can also pick up a map at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion starting Wednesday, August 14th. NOTE: Some artists are only painting part of the day. The map will have more detail on when and where to find them painting.
FREE (All ages welcome)
Click HERE to register for reminders and updates about attending this event.

Color in the Landscape One-Day Workshop
2024-08-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Wednesday, August 14th from 9AM-4PM. Part of the Plein Air Art Festival.
Use Promo Code PAAF24LP to SAVE $50 and attend for $125!
Discover methods for painting impactful skies, water and reflections in water in this one-day workshop with award-winning painter Liz Prescott. With a focus on painting what you see rather than what you think you see, Liz will guide you in creating gorgeous water and sky scenes. Focusing on color and composition, this workshop will provide you with tools to help you get to the heart of what you want to say. Explore all the blues in your paint box, learn to mix the multitude of colors seen in water reflections and play with hard vs. soft edges. Paint in acrylics or oils. Liz will demo in acrylics.
Please bring your sketching materials, charcoal and drawing paper, as well as a few blank canvases and your acrylic paints as well as your easel set up for painting outside. See a detailed materials list below the artist bio.
Meet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM
Workshop fee: $175.
Use Promo Code PAAF24LP to SAVE $50 and attend for $125!

About the instructor: Liz has been making art in her Freeport, Maine studio for over 20 years. She exhibits her work throughout New England. She is a graduate of Maine College of Art (BFA 2000) and Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA 2003 Visual Arts). Her work is included in the permanent collections at the Portland Museum of Art, Colby College, Bowdoin College, New York Public Library, and the University of New England. She is a founding member of Meetinghouse Arts Gallery in Freeport, where she remains an active gallery committee member. She teaches plein air workshops on Monhegan Island, the Schoodic Peninsula at Acadia, and other gorgeous spots along the coast.
www.lizprescott.com
www.instagram.com/lizprescottartist

Liz will be demonstrating in slow drying acrylics. For those working in acrylics, you may want a small spray bottle and/or drying retarder while working outside.
MATERIALS LIST:
SUGGESTED PAINTS (in both Acrylic and Oil)
Note: You don’t need all suggested colors, but should have several of each primary color.
ACRYLICS
I recommend Golden Heavy Body Acrylics…they have less filler and more pure pigment with excellent lightfastness. Worth the $$. Shop sales for best prices.
Suggested Colors:
Titanium White
Payne’s Gray
Transparent Brown Iron Oxide
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Cadmium Yellow Light (or other cool yellow)
Alizarin Crimson Hue
Cadmium Red Light
Napthol Red Light or Medium
Pthalo Blue (Red Shade)
Ultramarine Blue
Manganese Blue Hue
Other good blues: Anthraquinone Blue, Cobalt Blue, Light Ultramarine, Pthalo Blue (Green Shade)
Golden Acrylic Mediums:
GAC 500…my favorite. Thick, nice semi gloss OR: Golden Matte medium or gloss
OILS:
Gamblin excellent brand, see Gamblin 1800 for less expensive option
See above list for basic color palette. Substitute Alizarin Crimson for Quinacradone Crimson
Mediums: Galkyd fast drying gel or liquid
Gamblin Odorless Turpentine
Brush cleaning container
Trash bag to carry out your oily rags/paper towels
SUPPORTS
Watercolor Paper for studies
Canvas or wood panels (Size 8×10 or 8×8 up to 12×16) Your preference
Other Supplies:
Sketch Pad
Charcoal or pencils 2H-6B for variety of values
Palette Knife ( medium sized with jog in handle)
Palette Paper-neutral gray 11×14 my favorite size
Brushes-variety of sizes:
Angle Brushes my favorite…get at least one approx 3/8”-1/2”. See Snap brand
Also good brush shapes: Flats and Filberts
White Artist Tape 3/4” or 1” Apron
Paper Towels or Rags

Collage Card Making at the Yarmouth Farmers Market
2024-08-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 15th from 3pm-6pm at the Yarmouth Farmers Market (also offered on August 22nd).
Stop by the Yarmouth Farmers Market for a free mini-class in collage card making. There are multiple reasons to love the art of collage, including the freedom to mix personal items and traditional materials to create something new and uniquely meaningful. Collage art bypasses the traditional “rules” of drawing or painting, allowing you to explore your personal artistic expression.
All ages welcome to join.
FREE TO ATTEND.
Please click HERE to register for the date you want to attend so we know how many to expect.

Adding Energy to Your Plein Air Paintings 3-Day Workshop (Aug. 16-18)
2024-08-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Join award winning artist and popular instructor, Eric Jacobsen for this 3-day workshop, which starts Friday, August 16th and runs through Sunday, August 18th from 9AM-4PM all three days. Part of our Plein Air Art Festival.
For students of all levels, beginner through advanced.
USE PROMO CODE PAAF24ERIC for Early Bird pricing to SAVE $100 and attend for $395
This workshop is for oil and acrylics. We will focus on the fundamentals of good painting as it relates to landscape painting. We will cover the following topics: Composition, Value, Design, Choosing a Motif, Identifying and mixing accurate Warm and Cool Colors, Establishing a Focal Point as well as Tips and Do’s and Don’ts for the Landscape Painter to consider.
The workshop will be complete with informal lectures, instructor demos. Please sign up and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th from 9AM-4PM
Meet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th from 9AM-4PM
Meet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th from 9AM-4PM
Meet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM
There will be a lunch break from Noon to 1:00PM each day.
3-Day Workshop fee for non-members is $495. Studio member cost is $396.
USE PROMO CODE PAAF24ERIC for Early Bird pricing to SAVE $100 and attend for $395!

Instructor bio: Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College in Wenham, MA in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT from 1991-1995. At the Academy he received training in the Beaux Arts tradition of drawing and painting from life. Learn more at www.jacobsenfineart.com

Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 17th)
2024-08-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States

Printmaking in the Yarmouth Community Garden (AM)
2024-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, August 18th from 10am-Noon as part of Artascope’s 2024 Plein Air Art Festival.
This workshop is our most popular hands-on event. Join us in the beautiful Yarmouth Community Garden for a workshop inspired by nature. You will experiment with simple printmaking techniques to create dozens of colorful prints.
“Getting outside and making art in a location like the Yarmouth Community Garden puts us in touch with nature in a uniquely engaging way. Participants of all ages will be delighted by these simple and soulful activities,” said Artascope Director, Catherine Bickford.
All ages welcome to join.
There is also an afternoon session available. Please check our calendar for other event options.
COST: $40/pp. (Proceeds to benefit Yarmouth Community Garden.)

Printmaking in the Yarmouth Community Garden (PM)
2024-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, August 18th from 1PM-3PM as part of Artascope’s 2024 Plein Air Art Festival.
This workshop is our most popular hands-on event. Join us in the beautiful Yarmouth Community Garden for a workshop inspired by nature. You will experiment with simple printmaking techniques to create dozens of colorful prints.
“Getting outside and making art in a location like the Yarmouth Community Garden puts us in touch with nature in a uniquely engaging way. Participants of all ages will be delighted by these simple and soulful activities,” said Artascope Director, Catherine Bickford.
All ages welcome to join.
There is also a morning session available. Please check our calendar for other event options.
COST: $40/pp. (Proceeds to benefit Yarmouth Community Garden.)

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

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

Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 21st)
2024-08-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States

Beginner Plein Air Watercolor One-Day Workshop
2024-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Wednesday, August 21st from 9AM-4PM. Part of the Plein Air Art Festival.
Beginners Plein Air Watercolor (or a refresher for those who have not painted outside)
Spend a day demystifying plein air watercolor painting. Learn to capture our beautiful landscape simply and effectively using watercolors.
The class will meet first at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion at 1 Railroad Square (just off Main St), and then journey as a group to the Yarmouth Boat Landing at 209 Old Shipyard Road, Yarmouth, ME. (NOTE: Parking is on the right hand side at the boat landing. No single car parking right in front of the waterfront.)
Students will begin with compositional sketches and receive basic pointers for developing an engaging landscape composition. The group will spend about 40 minutes on basic watercolor techniques and brush handling. This will be followed by a demonstration of a three-layer landscape painting.
Students will paint along in order to learn the simple three-layer method for plein air painting. If time allows, students can complete another three-layer painting, or they can add finishing touches to their paint-along piece.
In the afternoon, students will create their own watercolor painting using the three-layer method. There will be plenty of help and individual attention. We will end the workshop with a supportive group critique.
ALL STUDENTS must bring a sketch book, drawing pencil and black sharpies.
Please bring your lunch to eat on site.
(Rain date of Aug. 22nd)
$149 workshop fee does not include materials. Students can choose to pay a $25 supply fee to the instructor the morning of the workshop if they do not have supplies of their own.
Please notify the instructor at deenaball@mac.com if you require watercolor supplies.
Info for new-to-watercolor students:
All you need to bring is a folding chair, water for painting, a container for the water, paper towels, a sketchbook, a pencil, a fine line Sharpie pen, and any other outdoor necessities.
The instructor will supply professional-quality paints, palettes, brushes, and paper.
There is a supply fee of $25.00.
Info for students who have taken a previous class with Deena:
Students who took Joy of Watercolor this year and have the required supplies can bring their own and will not need to pay the supply fee.
If you have supplies because you took watercolor with another instructor please make sure they are what is specified – www.deenasballworkshops.com – free favorite supply download.

About the instructor: Deena S. Ball is a nationally renowned landscape painter known for her innovative use of watercolor in combination with a textured ground and specialized surfaces. She received her BA in Art history and Studio Art from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and continued her studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art and Tyler School of Art. Deena’s work is exhibited extensively throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and can be found in issues of Watercolor Artist and the annual publications of the watercolor book, Splash. Deena’s work is primarily landscapes with many of her paintings done on location outside. Learn more at www.deenasball.com.
Featured images copyright of Deena Ball.

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Collage Card Making at the Yarmouth Farmers Market
2024-08-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 22nd from 3pm-6pm at the Yarmouth Farmers Market (also offered on August 15th).
Stop by the Yarmouth Farmers Market for a free mini-class in collage card making. There are multiple reasons to love the art of collage, including the freedom to mix personal items and traditional materials to create something new and uniquely meaningful. Collage art bypasses the traditional “rules” of drawing or painting, allowing you to explore your personal artistic expression.
All ages welcome to join.
FREE TO ATTEND.
Please click HERE to register for the date you want to attend so we know how many to expect.

Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 24th)
2024-08-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States

Torch Fired Enamel - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2024-09-07 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Saturday, September 7th from 1:30PM-7:30PM
Learn the basics of torch firing and fusing colored powdered glass enamel onto vintage pennies or copper shapes to create colorful metal pieces. The materials fee of $30 includes all necessary materials, such as handouts, enamels, opalescent, stringers, ear wires and leather for pendants, and display cards for gift giving. This class will teach you the ancient technique of adding color to metals.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
The materials kit is $30 and can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.
Laura’s workshops are open to teens ages 13 and up when accompanied by an adult.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.
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Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
2024-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts September 18th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
CLASS DATES ARE: 9/18; 9/25; 10/2; 10/9; 10/16; and 10/30. (There is no class on October 23rd.)
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

Instructor bio: Anne Schutz is a painter who lives and works in the Greater Portland area. She transforms and interprets Nature’s patterns and design to demonstrate variety of scale, line, form and beauty she observes. Anne received a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College and a MFA in Painting from Boston University. She has taught art to adults and children regionally.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.
Excerpt of student work by William Walker shown in cover image.

Metalsmithing for Beginners Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2024-09-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts September 24th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
Learn the basics of jewelry metalsmithing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere–no prior experience required. Each class will introduce tools and techniques to include hammering, soldering, and riveting, as well as ways to shape and texture metal. Class projects include a hammered cuff, fold-formed leaves and simple soldered rings as well as samples to inspire individual creativity and ways to customize projects. This series will also include important information on tool & equipment safety. A class overview can be emailed upon request.
Fee does not include materials. The required $25 materials supply kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The kit includes brass and copper in various sizes of wire and sheet, one piece of sterling silver for a ring and some other materials to experiment with.
Optional: A selection of sterling silver wire and ready-made bezels and stones is available for additional purchase from the instructor (not required for class projects).
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.
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Intermediate Metalsmithing 6-week Artist Series
2024-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts September 25th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks).
CLASS DATES: 9/25; 10/2; 10/9; 10/16; 10/23; and 10/30
Building upon foundational metalsmithing techniques, this class will elevate your existing skills and inspire you to tackle more advanced jewelry projects. We will cover bezel setting for faceted gemstones, saw piercing, soldering techniques, and finishing. Students will move through assigned projects, including a pair of sterling silver “diamond” earrings (or two pendants), but there will be plenty of room for design creativity. Be prepared to learn tips and tricks that will advance your jewelry making to the next level!
Please note: It is important that students have basic metalsmithing knowledge, either through the beginner 6-week metalsmithing course at Artascope or a comparable class.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. Supply kit is available from the instructor for $35 when series begins. Additional supplies are available to purchase separately as needed for class projects.

About the instructor: Carly Cooke has been a full-time bench jeweler since 2012, and started her business, Flux Jewelry Studio in 2018. Carly pieced together her jewelry education through workshops at Haystack, Metalwerks, SMCC, and an inspiring year in Florence, Italy learning traditional metalsmithing techniques. Carly specializes in custom wedding and engagement jewelry, filigree, and unique engraved finishing details.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.
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Beginner Metalsmithing - Thursday 6-week Artist Series
2024-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Thursday, September 26th (Thursday mornings from 10AM-1PM for six weeks.)
CLASS DATES: 9/26; 10/3; 10/10; 10/17; 10/24; amd 11/7. (There is no class on 10/31.)
This class will expose students to the basics of metalsmithing. Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques required to make custom, handmade jewelry. Techniques such as forming, sawing, soldering, and riveting will be covered. We will be making rings, earrings, and pendants. No prior experience needed. An overview can be emailed upon request.
Fee does not include materials. The materials supply kit is $35 and can be purchased directly from the instructor.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

About the instructor: Racheal Cooley graduated from Empire State University with a degree in art and biology. She was first introduced to metal smith in high school and fell in love with the medium.
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Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
2024-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts September 26th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
CLASS DATES ARE: 9/26; 10/3; 10/10; 10/17; 10/24; and 10/31
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

Instructor bio: Anne Schutz is a painter who lives and works in the Greater Portland area. She transforms and interprets Nature’s patterns and design to demonstrate variety of scale, line, form and beauty she observes. Anne received a BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College and a MFA in Painting from Boston University. She has taught art to adults and children regionally.
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Excerpt of student work by Nancy Read shown in cover image.

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.
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Spinner Rings - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2024-10-19 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Saturday, October 19th from 1:30PM-7:30PM
This workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of the metals studio, including tools, safety, soldering, filing, and sanding, to help you create a beautiful and unique spinner ring. This course is suitable for beginners, and there is a $30 materials fee, which will provide you with everything you need to complete your spinner ring.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The $30 materials kit can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.
Laura’s workshops are open to teens ages 13 and up when accompanied by a parent.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.
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