Artascope Studios

Masterworks 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts November 1st (Mondays, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
Learn from the master painters, such as Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh and Fairfield Porter. Sometimes the best way to learn is to “apprentice” from master painters of the past. In the process of copying these magnificent works of art, you can learn the nuances that the artists themselves explored. This class will use acrylic paints and will raise your understanding of what creates a good painting, from composition to color mixing and line work. Throughout the six weeks, you’ll advance your technical understanding, value relationships, and brushwork such as glazing and proper mixing techniques. Great for beginners or intermediate painters.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Class dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

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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Joy of Watercolor 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-02 09:00 - 12:00
SOLD OUT.
Starts November 2nd (Tuesdays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
Learn to paint loose expressive watercolors in a fun supportive atmosphere. In the first two sessions, students learn to manage the ratio of pigment to water, enabling them to create beautiful washes, brush stokes and value changes. Two of our sessions will be spent exploring the properties of color mixing and color theory. The last two sessions will emphasize composition and emotional impact. At the beginning of each day students will do a series of exercises based on the day’s learning goals, watch a demo, and then work on a painting that involves the class topic. We will try to cover a variety of subjects both from life and photographs, still life, landscape and portraits. Each student will come away with new skills, confidence and paintings that reflect their own unique vision.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Class dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Dec. 7
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

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.

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Beginner Wheel Throwing 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-02 13:00 - 16:00
Starts Tuesday, November 2nd (Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM for 6 weeks)
Learn various centering solutions and throwing techniques on the wheel. We will start with pulling up a cylinder for a vase the first week, add a handle for a mug the second week and cover lids the third week. From there we will go on to throw bowls and pitchers, and glaze our finished pots. Explore the amazing world of wheel throwing. For beginner level students.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. Clay will be three dollars a pound which covers glazing and firing costs.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

Instructor: Lee Cummings, Maine ceramic artist

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Beginning Metalsmithing Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-02 18:00 - 21:00
SOLD OUT.
Starts Tuesday, November 2nd (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks)
Learn metalsmithing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Begin by learning how to handle the necessary tools and equipment. You will then set out on several projects, making rings, bracelets and earrings, and perfecting skills in techniques like forging, texturizing and soldering. A class overview can be emailed upon request.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A supply kit containing brass and copper components is available from the instructor for $20 when the series begins. Additional supplies (such as sterling silver materials) are available to purchase separately as needed for class projects.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

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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Expressions in Painting 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-03 10:00 - 13:00
SOLD OUT.
Starts November 3rd (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
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 glazing, washes, scumbling, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Van Gogh and Paul Klee. 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. A curriculum can be emailed upon request.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Class dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17, and Dec. 1, 8, 15 (Nov. 24th will be skipped)
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

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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Beginning Handbuilding in Clay 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-03 13:00 - 16:00
Starts November 3rd (Wednesdays, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for 6 weeks)
Explore sinuous coil techniques, fun pinch pots, and versatile soft slab projects as well as paddle pots. You’ll learn a new technique every week. Glaze your personal pieces and come away with truly unique finished pieces. For beginner level students.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. Clay will be three dollars a pound which covers basic glazing and firing costs.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

Instructor: Lee Cummings, Maine ceramic artist

Cover image shows student work.

Foundations of Ceramics 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-03 18:00 - 21:00
SOLD OUT.
Starts November 3rd (Wednesdays from 6PM-9PM for six weeks.)
Enjoy a hands-on educational and artistic experience using clay. Students will learn fundamental making and decorating techniques including wheel throwing, handbuilding and glazing, as well as sculpting techniques such as coil building, pinching and handbuilding to create functional and non-functional work. Weekly projects include making cups, bowls, and plates. Electric kiln-firing will be available and each person will be working at his or her own level with the guidance of the instructor.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. Clay will be three dollars a pound which covers basic glazing and firing costs.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

About the instructor: Holly Holtz is a student earning her PhD in Visual Arts, Aesthetics, and Philosophy at the Institute for the Doctoral Studies of Visual Arts in Portland, ME. She first experienced wheel throwing at the tender age of seven, and has been exploring ceramics ever since. She also dabbles in painting, sculpture, blacksmithing, jewelry making, knife making, woodworking, screen-printing, photography, sewing, felting, mixed-media / found object collage, and leather tooling. She never got the knack of knitting and is still a bit vexed about it.

Although there are tools available for use in the studio, if you prefer to have your own tools, these are the basic materials to bring to class:

Basic Pottery Tool Kit
Apron (or wear something that can get dirty)
Small plastic bucket
Rags
Gloves
Dust mask

You can order a Basic Pottery Tool kit from Dick Blick or a local craft store.

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Foundational Drawing 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-04 09:00 - 12:00
Starts November 4th (Thursdays 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.

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.

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Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - SATURDAY PM
2021-11-06 13:30 - 16:30
Starts November 6th (Saturday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
This series is a hybrid class, with an in-person option at the studio for up to 6 attendees, and additional seats available as remote only. All students can use the hybrid option as needed.
Artists explore basic acrylic painting techniques in a flexible, supportive setting. Color mixing and theories, paint and imagery layering, composition, and other fundamentals are discussed. We paint and interpret from observation, photo or printed references, and imagination. Contemporary and past artists act as kindred spirits and influence weekly prompts. We begin with a demo and warm up canvas , then develop ideas based on colors from one source and imagery from another (artists’ works, participants’ own photos, project ideas etc.) All levels are welcome.
Supplies: Contact Alex before purchasing any supplies if you are new to the series.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
As of 10-28-21, this is full for in-person, but still available for ZOOM.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

Instructor bio: Alex Rheault is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and writer. She teaches at USM, UNE, and privately. Rheault explores domestic and discarded objects, skyscapes, cars, dreams, memory, and imagination. and is working on a writing project.

(Student work by Janet Barrett shown in cover image.)

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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2021-11-07 09:00 - 16:00
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 roller-printing, 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. Bring your own lunch or 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.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

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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Beginner Pastels 6-week Artist Series
2021-11-08 13:00 - 16:00
Starts November 8th (Mondays from 1PM-4PM for six weeks.)
Students will become well grounded in working with pastels, such as working from dark to light, different stroke techniques to create different effects, painting from nature and other objects (trees, boats, windows, doors), and more. Each class will start with a teacher demo, followed by student painting time, and finishing up with a critique.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Class dates: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, and Dec. 6, 13
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

About the instructor: Corrine (Lynds) Bongiovanni yearned to draw and create from the time she could hold a pencil. Ever a doodler and mentally composing art works from scenes around her, she finally started sketching lessons at age 28. She hasn’t stopped learning or producing art since. Training in various mediums and styles followed. She continues to paint in watercolors, oils, acrylics, and pastels. Her favorite content includes people, old architecture, and landscapes. She has also enjoyed a specialty in golf art and has photographed and painted courses from Canada to Grand Cayman Island. Corrine is an exhibiting artist at Roux & Cyr International Gallery in Portland, ME and at Mast Cove Gallery in Kennebunkport, ME.

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Precious Metal Clay One-Day Workshop
2021-11-14 09:00 - 16:00
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-1:00PM. Feel free to bring your own lunch to eat outside, or check out one of the local restaurants.
$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.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building.

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