Artascope Studios

Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY PM
2022-11-03 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts November 3rd (Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
NOTE: Class dates are 11/3; 11/10; 11/17 and 12/1; 12/8; 12/15. There is no class on 11/28.
This series is a hybrid class, with an in-person ticket option at the studio for up to 6 attendees. If In-Person tickets are sold out, you may purchase an Online Seat and attend via ZOOM. All in-person students can use the online class option as needed, but those who purchase the Online Seat ticket may only attend via ZOOM.
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: For the safety of our teachers and students, masks are required while inside the studio. Click HERE to review our COVID protocols before registering for the series.

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.
Excerpt of student work shown in cover image — Laurel Salamone, 2022. Full image shown below.
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Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY AM
2022-11-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
NOTE: In-person seats are SOLD OUT, but you can still register to attend via ZOOM only.
Starts November 3rd (Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
NOTE: Class dates are 11/3; 11/10; 11/17 and 12/1; 12/8; 12/15. There is no class on 11/28.
This series is a hybrid class, with an in-person ticket option at the studio for up to 6 attendees. If In-Person tickets are sold out, you may purchase an Online Seat and attend via ZOOM. All in-person students can use the online class option as needed, but those who purchase the Online Seat ticket may only attend via ZOOM.
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: For the safety of our teachers and students, masks are required while inside the studio. Click HERE to review our COVID protocols before registering for the series.

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 shown in cover image — Jen MacDonald, 2021. Full image shown below.
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Painting Step-by-Step One-Day Workshop
2022-10-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Learn painting essentials–mixing colors, understanding values, and more!
Are you a painting beginner who wants to learn painting essentials and the craft of painting? Or an intermediate painter who wants to learn painting skills, tips, and tricks to take your painting to the next level? Looking to try your hand at a new medium, or improve your talents in the medium you’re working in now?
It doesn’t matter if you’re painting in acrylics, watercolor, or pastel, this workshop has something for everyone. Want to paint a still life? Prefer to paint a landscape from a photo you bring to class? You may even have time to do both! Are you working on a painting that needs a critique to move it to the next level? We’ll help with that, too.
Award-winning artist, Gerard Bianco, has been guiding artists for over forty years, teaching the craft of painting from the ground up. From the basics to the more intricate and subtle aspects of painting, his hands-on approach will help you to mix colors, understand values, and learn the craft of painting to take your art to new heights. Here’s your opportunity to spend six hours with a painting professional who will personally guide you on your painting path. This class is for beginners and intermediate students.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. A supply list can be emailed upon request.
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.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series.

About the instructor: Gerard Bianco is an award-winning artist, author, and teacher with over 40 years’ experience. He is an associate member of the American Watercolor Society. He holds an MFA in Writing. He studied art at the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts. His portraits and illustrations hang in many corporate and private collections, including the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. He lives in Maine. His website is: https://gerardbianco.com.

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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2022-10-30 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.
$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: As of 9/15/22, this Silver Ring Bands workshop originally scheduled for 9/18 was rescheduled to 10/30/22.

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

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

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

Make Your Own Spinner Ring One-Day Workshop
2022-10-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Make your own simple spinner ring with a set of stacking rings, and then the larger silver band. Beginners welcome.
Skills covered: Multiples, Soldering, Ring Sizing, Filing, Rolling Mill & Hammer Texture
$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. 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. Click HERE to review our protocols.

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

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Building Blocks of Watercolor 6-week Artist Series
2022-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Tuesday, September 27th (Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for six weeks.)
This class will provide the watercolor student with a firm technical foundation for painting watercolors including ratios for water to paint, color mixing, brush work and how to create effective value patterns. Students will then go on to learn about compositional and color strategies to add emotional qualities to their paintings. Students will paint landscapes from life and photographs.
All skill levels welcome.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Materials not included. A supply list can be found below the instructor bio.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks when inside the Artascope building. Click HERE to review our protocols.

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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SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND OTHER INFO FROM THE INSTRUCTOR
Sources:

www.dickblick.com
www.cheapjoes.com
www.jerrysartarama.com
Amazon
www.jacksonsart.com
www.rosemaryandco.com

Paint
Recommended – Winsor Newton Professional Grade – no Cottman

5ml tubes
Burnt Sienna
Permanent Rose
Transparent Yellow
Quinacridone Gold
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Indigo

Paper
Arches 140 cold press-CP means cold press
Fabriano cold press 140lb cold press
Saunders Waterford. 140 lb CP
No Canson, Morrilla, or Strathmore
Brushes
1/2 Wash brush – flat rectangular brush – this means that the ferrule (the part that connects the hair to the wood) is 1/2 inch wide or wider.
Two round brushes – A large one and a small one. Unfortunately, brush sizes are not uniform throughout the industry.
Your large one should be no smaller than the #16 Aqua Edge by Princeton and it most definitely can be bigger.
I like the #20 Jacksons : Artica White Tornay Synthetic brush – https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/jackson-s-artica-white-toray-synthetic-brushes-series-1302
Recommended Manufacturers – Robert Simons Saphire, Winsor Newton, Princeton, Isabey – Jacksons, Rosemary’s Brushes ( UK)
Synthetic is least expensive and hold the least amount of water, mixed synthetic and natural hair is mid range on price and amount of water it will hold and natural hair is the most expensive but holds the most water.
Incidentals
White artist tape 3/4 inch – Pro Art is good.
Folding plastic palette – my favorite is the Mijello Bullet proof 36 Colors palette – close behind is the Mijello airtight Watercolor Palette 18 wells. Both are available on Amazon and other places.
Gatorboard – ultra heavy foam core board to use as a support if you buy single sheets of paper which is more economical rather than a block
Good quality paper towels – Bounty or shop towels or a flour sack dish cloth
Sketching pencil – I use either a Design Ebiony Pencil or a Caran D’ache Mechanical Pencil
White plastic eraser – Faber Castel or Staedler Mars Plastic
Water container – I use an old plant container with no whole or for on the go – Faber Castel Clic and Go- but a large old Ball jar will work as well. Bigger the better.

Beginning/Intermediate Silversmithing 6-week Artist Series
2022-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
CLASS IS FULL.
Starts Monday, September 19th (Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks)
​Class dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, and 11/7 (No classes on 10/10 or 10/31).
Participants will learn basic fabrication techniques such as piercing, forming, soldering, and surface finishing. In addition, there will be demonstrations on stone setting techniques for rings & pendants. Discussions will include applying design principles to jewelry making and how to improve craftsmanship. This class is open to beginners & intermediate metalsmiths.
Fee does not include materials. The $50 materials kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The kit utilizes sterling silver and brass components. Additional materials can be purchased separately.
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.

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

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

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Foundations of Ceramics 6-week Artist Series
2022-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
CLASS IS FULL.
Starts Monday, September 19th (Mondays from 6PM-9PM for six weeks.)
Please be sure to register in advance if you plan to attend.
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: Barry Harrison attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics.
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SUGGESTED MATERIALS: 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.

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

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

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

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Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY PM
2022-09-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 15th (Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
This series is a hybrid class, with an in-person ticket option at the studio for up to 6 attendees. If In-Person tickets are sold out, you may purchase an Online Seat and attend via ZOOM. All in-person students can use the online class option as needed, but those who purchase the Online Seat ticket may only attend via ZOOM.
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: For the safety of our teachers and students, masks are required while inside the studio. Click HERE to review our COVID protocols before registering for the series.

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.
Excerpt of student work shown in cover image — Liz Pierce, Still Life 2022.
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Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY AM
2022-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 15th (Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
This series is a hybrid class, with an in-person ticket option at the studio for up to 6 attendees. If In-Person tickets are sold out, you may purchase an Online Seat and attend via ZOOM. All in-person students can use the online class option as needed, but those who purchase the Online Seat ticket may only attend via ZOOM.
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: For the safety of our teachers and students, masks are required while inside the studio. Click HERE to review our COVID protocols before registering for the series.

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 shown in cover image — Debbie Simonds, Still Life 2022.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

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

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

Intermediate Metalsmithing 6-week Artist Series
2022-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 14th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks).
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 and tube gemstone settings, piercing, bench pin alterations, soldering techniques, and finishing. We will move through assigned projects but there will be plenty of room for creativity and exploration of what is specifically interesting to you. 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. A supply kit of sterling silver components is available from the instructor for $35 when series begins. Additional supplies 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. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series.

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.

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Metalsmithing for Beginners Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2022-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Tuesday, September 13th (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 $20 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.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series.
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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Make Your Own Bezel Ring One-Day Workshop
2022-09-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Make your own simple stone bezel ring. Beginners welcome.
Skills covered: Ring Sizing, Filing, Round Bezel Stone Set, Soldering
$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. 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. Click HERE to review our protocols.

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

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Make Your Own Bangles One-Day Wednesday Workshop
2022-08-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Make your own simple three-bangle bracelets in brass, copper, and silver. Then add embellishments for a unique style or gift. Beginners welcome.
Skills covered: Soldering, Hammer Texture, Rolling Mill Texture, Stamping, Introduction Sawing
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The $30 materials kit can be purchased at the beginning of the workshop. Extra materials will be available for purchase.
(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. 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. Click HERE to review our protocols.

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

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Plein Air Soiree Featuring Master Artist Jill Hoy
2022-08-20 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
Join us for a cocktail reception on August 20th from 4PM to 7PM 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 13th through September 18th. Be sure to register in advance, space is limited.
Cost: $25/pp

NOTE: The address for this event will be emailed to registered attendees a few days before the event.

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

This event is part of the 2022 Plein Air Art Festival in Yarmouth, ME collection.

Sketching Outside - Learning to Draw Plein Air
2022-08-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States
SOLD OUT.
Come out and enjoy urban sketching with us!
In connection with Artascope Studios’ Plein Air Art Festival (August 10th-20th), there will be a free demonstration at the Yarmouth Farmers’ Market by local artist and Artascope instructor Chris Magnuson on Thursday, August 18th from 3PM to 6PM.
Sketching outside is all about capturing a setting in time, while connecting people of all abilities within a sketching group, or sometimes, across the globe! Great for artistic skill building, documenting your travels or simply filling time in your day, urban sketching encourages and allows you an opportunity for stress relief, self-expression and fun, so come to the demo and try it out!
FREE (Must register in advance to ensure we have enough materials.)

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.

Painting and Printmaking in the Yarmouth Community Garden
2022-08-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Sunday, August 14th from 10am-1pm as part of Artascope’s Plein Air Art Festival.
This painting & printmaking workshop was our most popular hands-on event last year. “Getting outside and making art in a location like the Yarmouth Community Garden puts us in touch with nature, in a uniquely inspiring way. Participants of all ages will be delighted by these simple and soulful activities.” –Artascope Director, Catherine Bickford.
All ages welcome to join. The garden activity is free, but we ask that you register in advance to reserve your materials.
FREE (Must register in advance to ensure we have enough materials.)

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

Plein Air Painters Afternoon Tour Around Town
2022-08-13 15:00 - 18:00 | ME
Saturday, August 13th from 3pm-6pm (afternoon tour) as part of Artascope’s Plein Air Art Festival.
Local professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth, ME at various locations including downtown scenic spots, local gardens, coastal, and other water views.
Participating artists include:

Kat Logan
Lisa Blanchard
Deena S. Ball
Eileen Ahern
Debbie Schmitt
Liz Prescott
CS Magnusson
William Walker
Alex Rheault
John Ford
Kevin Tacka
Catherine Bickford
Paul Brahms

See map image below for artist locations. A downloadable PDF is available by clicking HERE.
FREE (All ages welcome)
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
NOTE: We also have an morning tour planned from 9am-1pm.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THESE EVENTS

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

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

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

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

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THESE EVENTS

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

Plein Air Painters Morning Tour Around Town
2022-08-13 09:00 - 13:00 | ME
Saturday, August 13th from 9am-1pm (morning tour) as part of Artascope’s Plein Air Art Festival.
Local professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth, ME at various locations including downtown scenic spots, local gardens, coastal, and other water views.
Participating artists include:

Kat Logan
Lisa Blanchard
Deena S. Ball
Eileen Ahern
Debbie Schmitt
Liz Prescott
CS Magnusson
William Walker
Alex Rheault
John Ford
Kevin Tacka
Catherine Bickford
Paul Brahms

See map image below for artist locations. A downloadable PDF is available by clicking HERE.
FREE (All ages welcome)
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
NOTE: We also have an afternoon tour planned from 3pm-6pm.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THESE EVENTS

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

Let Loose - Paint with Abandon - Plein Air One-Day Workshop
2022-08-12 08:30 - 19:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Just a few seats left! Deadline to register is 8/10/22.
Take your vision outside and create a personal impression of the world around you. Painting outside is challenging, but there are five essential things you can do before your brush touches the paper or canvas that will help you paint with abandon. Painting outside will infuse your painting with energy and show you everything you are missing when you paint from photographs. If you take the time for these five essential steps you will be able to paint faster and catch the fleeting light. Your chances of creating a successful painting are greatly improved.
In this workshop, the morning will be spent learning the five essential steps that will make painting outside easier. Students will learn about the importance of each step and practice the techniques. Once they are comfortable, they will complete a small painting. In the late afternoon, everything will be put into practice on a larger scale with a new scene.
Morning session: 8:30 am – 12:30pm
Break: 12:30 until 3pm
Afternoon session: 3pm – 7pm
(Total workshop time is 8 hours)
Ability Levels: All skill levels welcome, but should be familiar with their medium. All media covered.
Outdoor sites for this workshop will include the quaint and beautiful town of Yarmouth, ME and its waterfront. Don’t be intimidated, take your vision outside this summer.
$149 workshop fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be found below the instructor bio.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks when inside the Artascope building. Click HERE to review our protocols.

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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Materials:

Your usual painting supplies – pared down if possible
Sketch book – hard cover is best
Colored pencils
Black sharpie marker
Tracing paper
Pencil
If you have them, markers in three values of grey
Some way to paint outside that is portable – an easel, or a chair and your lap, folding table, etc.
Some way to transport all your supplies
Personal care items – sunscreen, water and bug spray
Painting Supports – You will probably complete at least one small painting in the morning and one larger one in the afternoon. If you are doing watercolor, use a block or sheets that are taped to a gator board or other support.
Two L shaped pieces of matt board to create a view finder or a piece of cardboard with squares and rectangles cut out of it.
Camera, or phone with camera

Landscape Painting Simplified Two-Day Workshop
2022-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Bickford Outdoor Pavilion, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, United States
SOLD OUT.
10AM-5PM: Wednesday, August 10th & Wednesday, August 17th
Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oil
This two-day workshop will cover the basics of creating a landscape painting from life. We will begin with small pencil sketches to help us design a painting using strong composition and value. We will then utilize a limited palette to create dynamic color that will add emotion and interest to our painting. Along the way we will review the necessary tools and techniques for plein air painting in oil so that you may develop your own approach. This course will help you simplify the process while adding drama to your paintings. You will leave class with a method for selecting your landscape and painting in any setting.
Workshop will be taught in the open-air Bickford Pavilion near Artascope.
$295 two-day workshop 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 studio to use the restroom. Click HERE to review our protocols before registering for this series.
Instructor: Catherine Bickford

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Artascope Plein Air Art Festival
2022-08-10 08:00 - 2022-08-20 19:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Join Artascope in uplifting the community through a multi-day offering of creative outdoor activities. Take a free workshop in painting, printmaking, or urban sketching. Locate your favorite artist on-location during our Plein Air Tour. Browse and buy handcrafted artisan goods at our Fine Art/Craft Fair. Attend a cocktail party featuring Maine artist Jill Hoy as she paints live, creating a Plein Air masterpiece. Wrap it all up by going online to purchase a special piece of art of your own, all in benefit of Artascope, a community art-making space in Yarmouth. Click HERE to register for the 2022 Festival events.
Plein Air Artist Tour Map

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THESE EVENTS

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