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

Plein Air Painting Methods Two-Day Workshop (June 6th & June 20th)
2023-06-06 09:00 - 13:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Plein air painting methods two-day workshop (4.5 hours each day) on Tuesday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 20th from 9AM-1:30PM each day.
NOTE: Masks are optional in this series when class is outside. When indoors, please wear a mask.
Painting outdoors can be a challenging task due to the abundance of visual information and decisions that need to be made. However, having a set procedure or methodology for plein air painting can help ensure that you create excellent paintings. This workshop will help you develop your own methodology for painting outside. With a methodology, you can paint with more purpose and efficiency, allowing you to capture the ever-changing light more effectively. Designed for those familiar with their chosen medium. Students can paint or draw in any medium.
Class 1 on June 6th: Meet at 9AM at Artascope.
Class 2 on June 20th: Meet at 9AM at Grist Mill Park in Yarmouth.
$149 workshop fee does not include materials. A supply list can be found below the instructor bio.

Must register before June 4th to attend two-day workshop format. Drop-ins per day are not available.

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
Bring your usual plein air painting supplies, such as paints, brushes, mediums for oil painters, something to paint on, and a palette. Plus, some kind of easel, a chair or table and painting umbrella if you have one. Also a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and whatever else you need to spend the day outdoors. Please also bring:

Fine line and medium thickness sharpie markers
Sketchbook
Pencil
Eraser
Color pencils if you have them

Spinner Rings - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2023-05-27 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Saturday, May 27th from 1:30PM-7:30PM
This workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of the metals studio, including tools, safety, soldering, filing, and sanding, to help you create a beautiful and unique spinner ring. This course is suitable for beginners, and there is a $25 materials fee, which will provide you with everything you need to complete your spinner ring.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The $25 materials kit can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.
NOTE: Masks are optional for this workshop.

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

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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2023-05-21 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 filing, stamping, and hammering.
IMPORTANT: Masks are now optional in this workshop.
$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.

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

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

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Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY PM
2023-05-18 13:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts May 18th (Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series.
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, printed photos and imagination. Contemporary and past artists act as kindred spirits and influence weekly prompts. We begin with a demo and warm up on paper, then develop ideas on canvas. All levels are welcome.
Supplies: Supply list will be emailed by the instructor before the first class.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.

Instructor bio: Jen MacDonald has studied many different art mediums and has come to love acrylic paint. She is fond of exploring the beauty of flowers by painting with an unusual perspective and deeply vibrant and saturated color. Her art has been juried into shows at River Arts, Yarmouth Art Festival and an upcoming show at the Stonewall Gallery. https://www.jenmacdonaldart.com.
Cover image show excerpt of work by Jen MacDonald.
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Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts May 18th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series.
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

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

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Excerpt of student work by Janice Seigle shown in cover image.

Intermediate Metalsmithing 2.0 - 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts May 17th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks).
IMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series.
Building upon foundational metalsmithing techniques, this class will expand your skills in design, soldering, piercing, stone setting, and finishing. We will construct a prong-set cabochon pendant, with the option to add faceted accent stones, if you wish. Creative individual design “flair” will be encouraged.
Please note: It is important that students have taken the 6-week intermediate 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 and stones is available from the instructor for $35 when series begins. Additional supplies are available to purchase separately as needed for class projects.

About the instructor: Carly Cooke has been a full-time bench jeweler since 2012, and started her business, Flux Jewelry Studio in 2018. Carly pieced together her jewelry education through workshops at Haystack, Metalwerks, SMCC, and an inspiring year in Florence, Italy learning traditional metalsmithing techniques. Carly specializes in custom wedding and engagement jewelry, filigree, and unique engraved finishing details.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

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Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts May 17th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series.
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

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

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Excerpt of student work by Karen Jordan shown in cover image.

Metalsmithing for Beginners Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Tuesday, May 16th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are now optional.
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.
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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Foundations of Ceramics 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Monday, May 15th (Mondays from 6PM-9PM for six weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series.
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.

About the instructor: Barry Harrison attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics.

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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.

Intermediate Silversmithing 6-week Artist Series
2023-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts Monday, May 15th (Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks)​
Class dates: 5/15, 5/22 & 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26. There is no class on May 29th (Memorial Day).
NOTE: Masks are optional for this series.
This series will delve into the alchemy of silversmithing, introducing participants to the fundamentals of chain making, prong setting, and hollow forms with independent project planning. Through lectures, handouts and demonstrations, students will discover the secrets of jewelry crafting and learn how to apply design principles to their work. With knowledge of basic metalworking, participants will gain a deeper understanding of jewelry making and how to apply design principles to their creations.
Fee does not include materials. The materials fee for this class will be contingent upon students’ design focus and will range between $50-$75 depending on material and project choices.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

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

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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2023-04-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-19 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 filing, stamping, and hammering.
IMPORTANT: Masks are now optional in this workshop.
$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.

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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Earrings as Gifts - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2023-04-22 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Saturday, April 22nd from 1:30PM-7:30PM
Participants will be guided through jewelry-making basics, from selecting materials, tool use, and safety to cutting and shaping metal to oxidizing and soldering pieces. Make up to four sets of earrings from scratch–textured studs, silver hoops, hammered brass, and torch-fired enamel copper. This course has a $35 materials fee, including handouts to re-create your favorites at home, earring cards, and boxes for gift giving. Beginner level.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The $35 materials kit can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.
NOTE: Masks are optional for this workshop.

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

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Teen Metalsmithing 2-Day Workshop (April 18th & 19th)
2023-04-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
This two-day teen workshop (April 18th & April 19th from 1pm-6pm each day) will introduce the basic fundamentals of jewelry making through three projects: stacking rings, hoops earrings/pendants, and bracelet bangles. The goal is to build basic skills around the metals studio, tool usage, processes, texturing, soldering, fabrication, and finishing techniques.
$159 two-day workshop fee does not include materials. The $35 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 a half-hour break for snacks each day.
Open to teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
NOTE: Masks are optional in this workshop.

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

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Signet Ring Wax Carving Two-Day Workshop
2023-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Signet Ring Wax Carving Two-day Workshop on April 16th (full-day) and May 7th (half-day).
Learn the ancient technique of lost wax casting. In the first class on Sunday, April 16th from 9AM-4PM, you will design, lay out, and carve a signet ring in your choice of several shapes.
We next meet on Sunday, May 7th from 9AM-NOON for you to clean up and finish your ring after it is cast in your choice of silver or brass.
Basic wax carving, tool use, and finishing techniques will be covered. No prior metalsmithing experience necessary.
$149 workshop fee does not include materials. Supply kit available from instructor for $35 on first workshop day. (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 on the first workshop day. 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: Masks are required in this workshop.

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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Introduction to Palette Knife Painting One-Day Workshop
2023-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to mix your paint on a palette sheet and on the canvas, and how to create different effects with just a palette knife. A class critique will be held at the end of the day, and handouts will be provided.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. A materials fee of $30 is due the day of the workshop (cash preferred) and covers:

class/instruction/supervised painting time
demo of techniques
2 canvases/pp
several knives/pp
handout about palette knife painting
disposable palettes

(Acrylic paints will be provided for use at workshop only.)
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: Masks are optional in this workshop.

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.
Cover image by Corrine Bongiovanni.
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Expressions in Painting 6-week Artist Series
2023-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist.
Starts March 22nd (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are required for this series.
Do you have a desire to explore yourself through acrylic painting? Do you want to learn playful and visually appealing techniques that will help you communicate your artistic vision? This class will instruct you in the basics of expressionist painting techniques such as washes, scumbling, sgraffitto, and adding texture. You will learn about the great expressionist painters such as Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky. And, you will discover a wealth of new tools to improve your paintings through use of value, color and composition.
Great for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request.

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

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Excerpt of student work by Sue Howard shown in cover image.

Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY PM
2023-03-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE SOLD OUT, BUT ONLINE VIA ZOOM IS AVAILABLE.
Starts March 16th (Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are required for this series.
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.

Instructor bio: Alex Rheault teaches painting at Artascope and rotates 2D, Forensics of Fashion, and Painting at UNE. Rheault explores domestic and discarded objects, natural forms and patterns, skyscapes, cars, film, land the imagined and the language of collage in visual and writing projects.
Excerpt of student work shown in cover image–Sue Howard, 2022.
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Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY AM
2023-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE SOLD OUT, BUT ONLINE VIA ZOOM IS AVAILABLE.
Starts March 16th (Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are required for this series.
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.

Instructor bio: Alex Rheault teaches painting at Artascope and rotates 2D, Forensics of Fashion, and Painting at UNE. Rheault explores domestic and discarded objects, natural forms and patterns, skyscapes, cars, film, land the imagined and the language of collage in visual and writing projects.
Excerpt of student work shown in cover image–Nancy Wildes, 2022
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Beginning Handbuilding in Clay 6-week Artist Series
2023-03-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
Starts March 15th (Wednesdays from 1:30PM-4:30PM 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 $3/pound which covers glazing and firing costs.
NOTE: Masks are optional in this series.

About the instructor: Lee Cummings has over fifty years experience working with clay–thirty as a production potter, taught at Germantown Academy and Unity College, and had a one person show at the University Museum in Bangor, as well as sold her work through Littlefield Gallery and Greenhut Gallery.

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Metalsmithing for Beginners Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2023-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
CLASS IS FULL.
Starts Tuesday, March 14th (Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks required, but a vote will be taken at first class to determine comfort level of group to switch to optional.
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.
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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Beginning Wheel Throwing (PART ONE) 6-week Artist Series
2023-03-14 13:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts March 14th (Tuesdays from 1:30PM-4:30PM for 6 weeks).
Learn centering solutions and how to pull up a cylinder the first week. See trimming techniques and finishing options the second week. From there we will cover spouts and handles and glaze techniques. Get the basics and a good foundation with this beginner level wheel throwing class.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. Clay will be $3/pound which covers glazing and firing costs.
NOTE: Masks are optional in this series.

About the instructor: Lee Cummings has over fifty years experience working with clay–thirty as a production potter, taught at Germantown Academy and Unity College, and had a one person show at the University Museum in Bangor, as well as sold her work through Littlefield Gallery and Greenhut Gallery.

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Beginning/Intermediate Silversmithing 6-week Artist Series
2023-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
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Starts Monday, March 13th (Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks)
​Class dates: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 24. There is no class on April 17th.
NOTE: Masks are optional for this series.
This series will explore the art of silversmithing, introducing participants to the fundamentals of studio tools, processes, safety, cutting, sawing, soldering, textures, and finishes. Through lectures, handouts, and demonstrations, students will uncover the techniques of crafting jewelry and learn how to apply design principles to their work. Suitable for both beginners and those well-versed in alchemical metalwork.
Fee does not include materials. The $50 materials kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The kit utilizes sterling silver and brass components.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

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

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Foundations of Ceramics 6-week Artist Series
2023-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
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Starts Monday, March 13th (Mondays from 6PM-9PM for six weeks.)
IMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series.
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.

About the instructor: Barry Harrison attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics.

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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.

Painting Step-by-Step One-Day Workshop
2023-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
SOLD OUT.
February is a leap year for you. No, not that kind of leap year where there are 29 days in February. I’m talking about your painting skill leaping to the next level of understanding, and proficiency! Are you a painting beginner who wants to learn painting essentials and the craft of painting? Then this workshop is for you. Are you an intermediate painter who wants to learn painting skills, tips, and techniques to take your painting further than you thought possible? Then this workshop is for you. Looking to try your hand at a new medium? Then this workshop is for you. 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? Bring a set-up to paint from. Prefer to paint a landscape from a photo you bring to class? We’ll help you with that. You may even have time to do both! Are you working on a painting that needs a helpful critique? 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.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. A supply list can be emailed upon request.
NOTE: Masks are optional for this workshop.
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: This workshop is full, but you can join the waitlist by clicking the button below and following the steps at our EventBrite listing.

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
2023-02-19 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 filing, stamping, and hammering.
IMPORTANT: Masks are required in this workshop.
$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.
SOLD OUT, but you can join a waitlist.

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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Prong Setting Weird Shapes One-Day Workshop
2023-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Make your own unusual prong setting. Students should bring in their “weird” shaped item. Multiple techniques covered. Metalsmithing experience required.
Materials kit: $15-$50, based on price per inch.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The 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: Masks are optional for this workshop.

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

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

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

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