Beginning Metalsmithing Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2021-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Tuesday, September 14th (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. Supply kit available from instructor for $20 when series begins. Additional supplies 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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Wheel Throwing 6-week Artist Series
2021-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Tuesday, September 14th (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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Beginner Pastels 6-week Artist Series
2021-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Monday, September 13th (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. The last two classes will be held outdoors (weather permitting) to get a feel for plein air painting with pastels.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
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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Masterworks 6-week Artist Series
2021-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 13th (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.
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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Precious Metal Clay One-Day Workshop
2021-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
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-1:00. 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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Acrylic Techniques (SATURDAY AM) 6-week Artist Series
2021-09-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 11th (Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
NOTE: Class dates will be 9/11; 9/25; 10/2; 10/9; 10/16; and 10/30. (Skipped dates are 9/18 and 10/23.)
This series resumes as an in-person option at the studio in September for up to 6 attendees, with additional seats available as ZOOM only. All students can use ZOOM 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.

NOTE: Class dates will be 9/11; 9/25; 10/2; 10/9; 10/16; and 10/30. (Skipped dates are 9/18 and 10/23.)
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 teaches at UNE and is a local exhibiting artist, curator and writer. She explores objects, discarded and decayed, the body and anatomy in drawing, painting, book arts, and writing projects.

Student work by Janice Cooper shown.

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Joy of Watercolor 6-week Artist Series
2021-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Tuesday, September 7th (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.
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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Plein Air Cocktail Reception Featuring Master Artist Jill Hoy
2021-08-15 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
Sunday, August 15th as part of our Plein Air Art Festival
The Plein Air Art Festival ends with a cocktail reception on August 15th at a home in Yarmouth where Maine based Plein Air Artist Jill Hoy will be creating a work of art. The reception also serves as the kickoff for Artascope’s Annual Online Auction. Many of the pieces, including Jill Hoy’s, will be included in the auction which runs from August 15th through September 11th.
Please register ASAP. Space is limited.
Cost: $25/pp

Event location details will be sent to registered attendees via email closer to the start date.

Painting & Printmaking at the Yarmouth Community Garden
2021-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | ME
Sunday, August 15th as part of our Plein Air Art Festival.
All ages welcome to join Artascope instructors Bonnie Faulkner, Anne Schutz, and Catherine Bickford in simple printmaking and painting activities. The garden activity is free, but we ask that you register in advance to reserve your materials.
Cost: FREE (Must register in advance to ensure we have enough materials.)

Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2021-08-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
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.
$79 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.

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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Visit Plein Air Artists at Work
2021-08-14 15:00 - 18:00 | ME
Saturday, August 14th as part of our Plein Air Art Festival.
Taking their inspiration from the sea, local professional artists will be painting Plein Air on location at the shore next to the Cousin’s Island Bridge. Stop by for a peek or spend the whole afternoon.
Cost: FREE (Click on “Register Now” access this ticket option.)

Learn to Paint Plein Air with Master Artist Garin Baker
2021-08-14 10:00 - 18:00 | ME
Saturday, August 14th as part of our Plein Air Art Festival.
Take an oil painting class at the Yarmouth Boat Launch with New York based artist Garin Baker, who was recently featured in a new video by Plein Air Magazine. Garin will provide demonstrations and answer questions. Bring your own supplies and be prepared to paint alongside the instructor, or just take in the opportunity to watch a world renowned Plein Air artist at work.
View more of Garin’s artwork HERE.
Cost: $159 (Must register in advance. Space is limited.)

10am-3pm / PLEIN AIR WITH GARIN BAKER
3pm – 6pm / PAINT ON YOUR OWN

Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2021-07-25 09:00 - 16:00 | 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 roller-printing, stamping, and hammering.
$79 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.

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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Artascope Fine Art & Craft Show
2021-07-17 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, July 17th from 10:00AM-5:00PM.
Music by Diana Hansen and tasty treats by Snöbirds shave ice.
Artists include:

Ball Point Graphics (paintings)
Rick Stark Designs (jewelry)
East Main St. Design (pottery and jewelry)
Janice Cooper (paintings)
Real Maine Handmade (jewelry and décor)
Janna DeWan Pottery
Fall-line Designs (jewelry)
Hilary Cochran (glass art)
Carole Fallon (glass art)
Mud in Maine (pottery)
Artascope teachers & students (paintings, drawings, and prints)

Click HERE to see artist bios and images of their wares.

Wednesday Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing 6-week Artist Series
2021-07-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Wednesday, July 14th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 6 weeks)
Participants will learn basic and intermediate fabrication techniques such as piercing, forming, soldering, and surface finishing. There will be demonstrations on stone setting techniques for rings & pendants, texturizing and mark making. Discussions will include applying the principles of design in jewelry making and how to improve craftsmanship skills and tool use. This class is open to beginners & intermediate metalsmiths and includes skill building exercises and opportunities to work on a variety of techniques and individual projects.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156. Workshop fee does not include materials. Wire and cabochons available to purchase at first class.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in metalsmithing options for teens.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks and limited class sizes.

About the instructor: Rick Stark comes to metalsmithing after a wide variety of experiences in woodworking, blacksmithing and metalsmithing at Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Artascope, the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and the Wooden Boat School. He is thrilled to be part of the supportive & creative Artascope community and is committed to education and peer-to-peer learning.

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Acrylic Seascape Painting 6-week Artist Series
2021-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Wednesday, July 14th (Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
This course will cover everything you need to know to paint seascapes in acrylic. Learn how to create strong value studies that incorporate perspective to create confident paintings. Discover the secrets of master marine painters like Winslow Homer and Edgar Payne and use what you learn to make paintings from your own photographs. Learn how to use a limited palette to create full spectrum works of art featuring oceans, skies, islands, sailing vessels and more.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

Instructor: Catherine Bickford

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks and limited class sizes.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Beginning Metalsmithing Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2021-07-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Tuesday, July 13th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 6 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: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.
Fee does not include materials. Supply kit available from instructor for $20 when series begins. Additional supplies 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.

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.

NOTE: COVID-19 safety protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks and limited class sizes.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Intermediate Level Metalsmithing 6-week Artist Series
2021-07-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Monday, July 12th (Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 6 weeks)
Work on personal projects at your own pace in this six week series.
Intermediate Jewelry is for people who have done basic metal work and have some idea of what they would like to work on in this class. Advice and demonstrations will be given as appropriate. People should bring materials they have for their projects and limited supplies may be available.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.
Fee does not include materials. Limited supplies are available to purchase separately as needed for class projects. Open to adults only.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students.

Instructor: Paula Wolfe taught high school pottery and jewelry for 34 years in Massachusetts before relocating to Brunswick in 2017. She was also a jeweler-in-residence in the English Lake District for two years. She studied metals in Oregon and San Diego during a sabbatical year and has taken summer courses at Haystack, Penland, Arrowmont, California College of Arts and Crafts as well as silversmithing classes in Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the UK.

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No Member Hours Today
2021-07-05 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Fourth of July is being observed today. There will be no Open Studio Member Hours.

Crash Course Watercolor via ZOOM One-Day Workshop
2021-06-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Online, United States
Join us for a six-hour crash course in painting with watercolors for first-timers or those who would like a refresher.
Learn to create a beautiful wash, layer and mix colors, paint wet on wet and create luminous passages. Students will learn to manage the ratio of pigment to water and the importance of values in watercolor. Crash Course Watercolor will touch on many aspects of watercolor painting, history, materials, innovative techniques and traditional watercolor. Activities will be a fun mix of painting analysis, watercolor technique exercises, demos and painting time. By the close of the workshop students will have completed an abstract watercolor design, a small still life painting and a landscape.
$79 workshop fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be found after the instructor bio.
After registering online, you will be sent a ZOOM link a few days prior to the workshop. Please be sure you have ZOOM installed on your computer.
NOTE: As of 3/28/21, this 3/31 online watercolor workshop was rescheduled to Wednesday, June 16th. Please register in advance if you plan to attend on June 16th.

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.

Materials needed: Basic list
https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/0B4HKFG8HYUPI/publicview
PAPER

Arches Watercolor pad 9 x 12 140 lb cold press or one sheet of Arches cold press 140 lb paper
A board to tape your paper to (gatorboard, plastic or wood cutting board) masking tape/ painters tape or art tape preferably white in color

PAINTS

Winsor Newton Professional watercolor – Permanent Rose 5ml tube
Winsor Newton Professional watercolor – French Ultramarine 5 ml tube
Winsor Newton Professional watercolor – Transparent Yellow 5 ml tube

BRUSH AND PALETTE (note watercolor brushes are different from oil and acrylic brushes)

Robert Simmons Sapphire Brush round Short Handle Size 6
Folding watercolor Palette with mixing area 8” x 4”
A butchers tray or white pottery plate will also work

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Water container
blow dryer
paper towels
pencil
paper for note taking and sketches

NO MEMBER OPEN STUDIO HOURS ON MEMORIAL DAY
2021-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
There are no Open Studio Member Hours today — Monday, May 31st.

Acrylic Techniques via ZOOM (Thursday PM) 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-27 13:30 - 16:30 | Online, United States
Starts online Thursday afternoon, May 27th (Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. ZOOM link is open to participants by 1:15 p.m. each week, so folks can say hello and prepare for class.)
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: Wait to discuss with Alex if you are new to the series. Be prepared to purchase six basic colors, short handle Round brushes 12, 10, and 6, palette paper, two 16 x 20 inch canvases per week (5 pack available). The site alexstudioarts.wordpress.com contains student works, archives of projects since 2019, and recent prompts from Spring 2020.
ZOOM sessions and how it works: The session opens around 1:20 PM. Students work (participants muted) with music Alex curates. Unmuted, participants share progress and what is happening at intervals. Alex sends a link for the six weeks, and it remains the same for the duration. She sends a weekly email with prompts, resources, and the ZOOM link.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.

Instructor bio: Alex Rheault teaches at UNE and is a local exhibiting artist, curator and writer. She explores objects, discarded and decayed, the body and anatomy in drawing, painting, book arts, and writing projects.

(Student work by Gia Collins shown in cover image.)

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Acrylic Techniques via ZOOM (Thursday AM) 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Starts online Thursday, May 27th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
ZOOM link is open to participants by 9:30 AM each week, so folks can say hello and prepare for class.)
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: Wait to discuss with Alex, if you are new to the series. Be prepared to purchase six basic colors, short handle Round brushes 12, 10, and 6, palette paper, two 16 x 20 inch canvases per week (5 pack available). The site alexstudioarts.wordpress.com contains student works, archives of projects since 2019, and recent prompts from Spring 2020.
ZOOM sessions and how it works: To allow for a more relaxed entry and exit, each session is open to participants by 9:30 AM. The session starts at 10AM participants share about their work informally, followed by a warm-up and or demonstration. Students work (participants muted) with music Alex curates. Unmuted, participants share progress and what is happening at intervals. At 12:40/45 participants share. Alex sends a link for the six weeks, and it remains the same for the duration. She send a weekly email with prompts, resources, and the ZOOM link.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.

Instructor bio: Alex Rheault teaches at UNE and is a local exhibiting artist, curator and writer. She explores objects, discarded and decayed, the body and anatomy in drawing, painting, book arts, and writing projects.

Student work by Janice Cooper shown in cover image.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Wednesday Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Wednesday, May 26th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 6 weeks)
Participants will learn basic and intermediate fabrication techniques such as piercing, forming, soldering, and surface finishing. There will be demonstrations on stone setting techniques for rings & pendants, texturizing and mark making. Discussions will include applying the principles of design in jewelry making and how to improve craftsmanship skills and tool use. This class is open to beginners & intermediate metalsmiths and includes skill building exercises and opportunities to work on a variety of techniques and individual projects.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156. Workshop fee does not include materials. Wire and cabochons available to purchase at first class.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in metalsmithing options for teens.
THIS SERIES IS SOLD OUT, but you can add yourself to a waitlist by clicking on the button below and joining the waitlist at the EventBrite page.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks and limited class sizes.

About the instructor: Rick Stark comes to metalsmithing after a wide variety of experiences in woodworking, blacksmithing and metalsmithing at Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Artascope, the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and the Wooden Boat School. He is thrilled to be part of the supportive & creative Artascope community and is committed to education and peer-to-peer learning.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Acrylic Seascape Painting 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Wednesday, May 26th (Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
This course will cover everything you need to know to paint seascapes in acrylic. Learn how to create strong value studies that incorporate perspective to create confident paintings. Discover the secrets of master marine painters like Winslow Homer and Edgar Payne and use what you learn to make paintings from your own photographs. Learn how to use a limited palette to create full spectrum works of art featuring oceans, skies, islands, sailing vessels and more.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

Instructor: Catherine Bickford

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks and limited class sizes.

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Beginning Metalsmithing Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.

Starts Tuesday, May 25th (Tuesdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 6 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: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.
Fee does not include materials. Supply kit available from instructor for $10 when series begins. Additional supplies 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.
THIS SERIES IS SOLD OUT, but you can add yourself to a waitlist by clicking on the button below and joining the waitlist at the EventBrite page.

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.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students.

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Expressions in Painting via ZOOM 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Starts online via ZOOM on Tuesday, May 25th (Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through oil, gouache, or 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 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: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. A ZOOM link will be emailed to registered students closer to the start date.

Instructor: Catherine Bickford

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Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing Monday 6-week Artist Series
2021-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Monday, May 24th (Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 6 weeks)
Participants will learn basic and intermediate fabrication techniques such as piercing, forming, soldering, and surface finishing. There will be demonstrations on stone setting techniques for rings & pendants, texturizing and mark making. Discussions will include applying the principles of design in jewelry making and how to improve craftsmanship skills and tool use. This class is open to beginners & intermediate metalsmiths and includes skill building exercises and opportunities to work on a variety of techniques and individual projects.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Members: $156. Workshop fee does not include materials. Wire and cabochons available to purchase at first class.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in metalsmithing options for teens.
THIS SERIES IS SOLD OUT, but you can add yourself to a waitlist by clicking on the button below and joining the waitlist at the EventBrite page.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including the wearing of masks and smaller class sizes.

About the instructor: Rick Stark comes to metalsmithing after a wide variety of experiences in woodworking, blacksmithing and metalsmithing at Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Artascope, the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and the Wooden Boat School. He is thrilled to be part of the supportive & creative Artascope community and is committed to education and peer-to-peer learning.

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Navigating Life as An Artist: Resources for the Creative Spirit 6-Week Artist Series
2021-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Starts online Sunday, May 23rd (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
ZOOM link is open to participants by 10:45 AM each week, so folks can say hello and prepare for class.
Premium-level members can attend this series for free. Email us at registration@artascope.com for your access code.
Are you looking for a way to move your art practice forward? Do you think about wanting to connect with other artists to collaborate or simply learn new ways to get your art into the world? Artascope has been developing an “art coaching” service that we are offering to our membership at no charge. We have had amazing results from the effort so far and we are inviting you to participate.
The “class” meets for two hours once a week for six weeks. We share our journeys, values, interests, and questions. These encourage more experimentation, enlightenment, and progress. We test areas of personal focus, exhibition mechanics, how to grow a personal network, and invent engaging community projects. Readings, short videos, and other materials enhance each session.
You will learn new ways to take your art into the world such as research, locating community resources, building online presence, using promotional materials, and joys of public presentations. Invited guests, artists and innovators in the arts provide diverse connections, insights, and inclusive approaches.
Participants need access to an email address to use for blog set-up, and a computer to upload content each week.
ZOOM sessions and how it works: To allow for a more relaxed entry and exit, each session is open to participants by 10:45 AM, so folks can say hello and prepare. The session starts at 11AM with each participant sharing something about their week, followed by a teacher demonstration. Alex sends a link for the six weeks, and it remains the same for the duration. She sends a weekly email with prompts, resources, and the ZOOM link.
Non-members: $195 for 6 weeks. Basic Members: $156.
Premium Members can attend the series for free. Email us to receive your access code.

About the instructor: Alex Rheault, a local artist, writer, and curator teaches painting with Artascope and art instruction privately. She will exhibit work with Illustration Institute’s “Art of Mending“ this summer at the Brick Museum. Rheault founded the drawing room in 2006–a roving project, collaborating with individuals, groups, and venues. She is working on a new writing project, a series of nightscapes and car paintings.

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