Exploring Florals with Watercolor One-Day Workshop
2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, July 26th from 9:00AM-4:00PM
Learn to create paintings inspired by flowers and nature. We will work with cut flowers and learn how to draw and compose our pieces. Then we will explore how different watercolor techniques, such as color mixing, wet on wet, wet on dry, glazing and detail work, can be used to bring them to life. Beginners welcome!
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. There is a materials fee of $15 or you can bring your own watercolor supplies.
We will have an hour break for lunch midday. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.

About the instructor: Audrey Robidoux is an artist and art teacher residing in Portland, Maine. She graduated from Maine College of Art & Design in 2021 with a Masters in Art Education, as well as in 2019 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting and a minor in Art History. She chooses to work in the medium of watercolor as a nod to botanical illustrations, and due to the technical challenge of it, the puzzle involved to create such a complex piece with layers and fine detail.

Spinner Rings - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2026-08-01 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Saturday, August 1st 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 $40 materials fee, which will provide you with everything you need to complete your spinner ring.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The estimated materials kit fee is $40* and will be available to purchase from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
*NOTE: This is an approximate cost and actual kit cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.
Laura’s workshops are open to teens ages 13 and up when accompanied by a parent.
This class will be held in our new location at 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.
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Pastel for Beginners at the Yarmouth Farmers Market
2026-08-06 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-13 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Yarmouth Farmers Market, 200 Main Street (Memorial Green), Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Stop by the Yarmouth Farmers Market in Maine for a mini-workshop in drawing with pastels.

Look for the Artascope tent on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 3:30pm-5:30pm at the Yarmouth Farmers Market.
Stop by the Yarmouth Farmers Market (located in the heart of Yarmouth on Memorial Green in front of the Town Hall) for a free mini-class in drawing with pastels.

Thursday, July 2nd
Thursday, July 23rd
Thursday, August 6th
Thursday, August 13th (Special Plein Air Art Festival offering!)
Thursday, August 20th

All ages welcome to join.
FREE TO ATTEND. Please register online in advance so we know how many to expect.

Make Your Own Bezel Ring or Pendant - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2026-08-08 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Saturday, August 8th from 1:30PM-7:30PM
Take an exciting journey through the fundamentals of the metals studio with this metalsmithing workshop! Learn the basics of tools, safety, soldering, forming, and stone setting as you create your unique bezel ring or pendant. Beginners are welcome; a $40* materials fee will provide all the supplies needed to complete the project. Get creative and craft a beautiful bezel ring or pendant.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The estimated materials kit is $40* and will be available to purchase from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
*NOTE: This is an approximate cost and actual kit cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.
Laura’s workshops are open to teens ages 13 and up when accompanied by a parent.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2026-08-09 09:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, August 9th from 9:30AM-4:30PM
In this workshop students will make their own silver rings from start to finish. This class will cover basic metalsmithing skills, such as cutting, shaping, and joining metal. You will customize your ring bands with surface design techniques such as filing, stamping, and hammering.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The estimated $40* 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.)
*NOTE: This is an approximate kit cost and actual cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026.
NOTE: Eventbrite charges non-refundable processing fees for online payments and now displays these fees in the total ticket price shown on this event listing.
We will have an hour break for lunch midday. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

About the instructor: Kim Round got her degree in art at Florida State University and taught jewelry workshops in Tallahassee, FL before making the move back home to Maine. She has been teaching Beginning Metalsmithing and other workshops at Artascope since 2016 and is thrilled to be part of a friendly & creative community. She is a member of the Maine Crafts Association and her work can be found at the Center for Maine Craft and Archipelago/The Island Institute store.
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Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 12, 15, 19 & 22nd)
2026-08-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Local artists will be painting Plein Air at various locations in Yarmouth, ME on 8/12, 8/15, 8/19, and 8/22, both morning and afternoon.

Part of Artascope’s 2026 Plein Air Art Festival.
Local professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth, ME from 9:00AM-11:00AM and again from 1:00PM-3:00PM on four different dates at various locations including downtown scenic spots, local gardens, coastal, and other water views. You can find these artists at select locations on the following days during our festival:

Wednesday, August 12th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM
Saturday, August 15th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM
Wednesday, August 19th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM
Saturday, August 22nd from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM

Participating artists:

Polly Smith
Audrey Parker
Jessica LaPlante
Amy Toneys
Alice Mellin
Lyn Bickford
Julia Nichols
Catherine Bickford
Liz Prescott
Jessica Myer
David D. Pearce
Tina Eppler
Rachael Bradley
Zachary Blanding
Michael E. Vermette
Ed Nolde
Eric Jacobsen
Tamara Jones
Pamela Shockey
Maggie Jelley
Francie Cook
Lauren Allshouse
Liam Murphy-Torres
Olivia Hiester
Kathleen H. Sutherland

You can pick up an Artist Location map at Artascope (138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME) starting Wednesday, August 12th. The map is also shown below. NOTE: Some artists are only painting part of the day. The map will have more detail on when and where to find them painting.
FREE (All ages welcome)
NOTE: This listing is only for people looking to attend as a viewer.
DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE MAP BELOW BY CLICKING HERE.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THESE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Town of Yarmouth
Maine Community Bank
Yarmouth Farmers Market
Yarmouth Community Garden
Yarmouth History Center
The Kismet Foundation

Painting Reflections in Water: Wednesday One-Day Workshop
2026-08-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Wednesday, August 12th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Part of the Plein Air Art Festival.
Discover methods for painting impactful reflections in water in this one-day workshop with award-winning painter Liz Prescott. With a focus on painting what you see rather than what you think you see, Liz will guide you in creating gorgeous water and sky scenes. This workshop will provide you with tools to get more drama in your paintings by exploring the incredible show that nature reveals in reflections. Learn to mix the multitude of colors seen in water reflections and play with hard vs. soft edges. Paint in acrylics or oils. Liz will demo in acrylics.
Please bring your sketching materials, charcoal and drawing paper, as well as a few blank canvases and your acrylic paints as well as your easel set up for painting outside. See a detailed materials list below the artist bio.
There will be a lunch break from Noon-1pm. You can bring your own lunch or check out one of the local restaurants in Yarmouth.
$175 workshop fee* does not include materials.

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

Click here to view our cancellation policy.

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

Painting Reflections in Water: Thursday One-Day Workshop
2026-08-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Thursday, August 13th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Part of the Plein Air Art Festival.
(Our Wednesday workshop was so popular, we added a second date!)
Discover methods for painting impactful reflections in water in this one-day workshop with award-winning painter Liz Prescott. With a focus on painting what you see rather than what you think you see, Liz will guide you in creating gorgeous water and sky scenes. This workshop will provide you with tools to get more drama in your paintings by exploring the incredible show that nature reveals in reflections. Learn to mix the multitude of colors seen in water reflections and play with hard vs. soft edges. Paint in acrylics or oils. Liz will demo in acrylics.
Please bring your sketching materials, charcoal and drawing paper, as well as a few blank canvases and your acrylic paints as well as your easel set up for painting outside. See a detailed materials list below the artist bio.
There will be a lunch break from Noon-1pm. You can bring your own lunch or check out one of the local restaurants in Yarmouth.
$175 workshop fee* does not include materials.

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

Liz will be demonstrating in slow drying acrylics. For those working in acrylics, you may want a small spray bottle and/or drying retarder while working outside.

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

Collage Card-Making Mini-Workshop
2026-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Kismet Foundation, 357 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Friday, August 14th from 5pm-7pm at The Kismet Foundation at 357 Main Street.

Attend a free mini-class in collage card making. There are multiple reasons to love the art of collage, including the freedom to mix personal items and traditional materials to create something new and uniquely meaningful. Collage art bypasses the traditional “rules” of drawing or painting, allowing you to explore your personal artistic expression.
All ages are welcome to join us at The Kismet Foundation at 357 Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine.
FREE TO ATTEND. Please register online in advance so we know how many to expect.

THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Town of Yarmouth
Maine Community Bank
Yarmouth Farmers Market
Yarmouth Community Garden
Yarmouth History Center
The Kismet Foundation

Outdoor Painting with Eric Jacobsen - One or Two Day Workshop
2026-08-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Attend either day or both days. Plein Air Art Festival Painting workshop from 9AM-4PM on Aug. 15th and/or Aug. 16th, 2026.

Join award winning artist and popular instructor, Eric Jacobsen for a 1 and/or 2-day workshop, covering beginning and intermediate painting skills. Day One, Saturday, August 15th, will focus on Composition. Day Two, Sunday, August 16th, will focus on seeing and mixing Color. Each day will run from 9AM-4PM both days. For students of all levels, beginner through advanced.
This workshop is for oil and acrylics. We will focus on the fundamentals of good painting as it relates to landscape painting. We will cover the following topics: Composition, Value, Design, Choosing a Motif, Identifying and mixing accurate Warm and Cool Colors, Establishing a Focal Point as well as Tips and Do’s and Don’ts for the Landscape Painter to consider.
The workshop will be complete with informal lectures, instructor demos. Please sign up and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience.
Day 1 -COMPOSITION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th from 9AM-4PM
Meet at Artascope Studio, 138 Bayview Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM
Eric will give an informal lecture on the importance of composition as it relates to landscape painting. This will be followed by a painting demonstration where Eric will walk through how to edit the landscape and reduce it to a simple and strong composition. Participants will be given handouts pertaining to composition and other painting principles. Folks will then set up and paint on location. Eric will come around and provide plenty of one on one attention.
Day 2 -COLOR
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th from 9AM-4PM
Meet at Artascope Studio, 138 Bayview Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM
Eric will once again begin the day with an informal lecture about color and its main properties. He will share tips on how to find the “right color”. Eric will then do a painting demonstration where he will focus on color relationships and how to discern them. Folks will then set up and paint and Eric will circle around and provide one on one attention and answer any questions you might have.
2-Day Workshop fee for non-members is $400.

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

Collage Landscape at the Yarmouth Community Garden
2026-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Yarmouth Community Garden, 615 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Monday, August 17th from 10:00AM-1:00PM.
Stop by the Yarmouth Community Garden in Maine for a mini-workshop in creating landscapes with collage.

Explore the expressive possibilities of art-making in this process-focused class, where we turn to the natural world as our primary source of inspiration. We will utilize collage techniques as “fast sketches”—an immediate, intuitive response to our natural setting that captures form, light, and atmosphere without overthinking. These vibrant collages serve as essential studies, providing a rich, textural foundation that you can develop into larger, more complex paintings later.
This class is designed to be accessible and rewarding for all experience levels, guiding you to build your creative voice through experimentation with layering, color, and composition. You will gain hands-on expertise with a variety of materials, providing a solid foundation to confidently develop your own unique style. Join us for a supportive, creative environment where you can sharpen your skills, explore new concepts, and walk away with both meaningful studies and finished pieces you are proud to display.
All ages welcome to join us at the Yarmouth Community Garden at 615 East Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine.
$10/PER PERSON. Please register online in advance so we know how many to expect.

Landscape as Laboratory (Aug. 18-22)
2026-08-18 10:00 - 2026-08-22 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00AM-5:00PM (August 18-22). Part of the Plein Air Art Festival.

Learn the basics of strong landscape painting while utilizing collage as an exciting tool to see and construct inuitive, personal paintings. This innovative workshop will be team taught by Liam Murphy-Torres and Francie Cook, both recent MFA graduates of the New York Studio School.
Morning sessions run 10am-1pm and afternoon sessions run 2pm-5pm.
Landscape Laboratory is a week-long workshop exploring the Maine landscape through a combination of plein air painting and collage. Looking closely at the work of the Impressionists, primarily Cézanne and Matisse, alongside Lois Dodd and Fairfield Porter, two painters whose work was deeply informed by the landscape of Maine, we will examine how artists have approached direct observation and consider what their discoveries can offer our own practices.
The mornings, taught by Liam Murphy-Torres, will focus on painting from direct observation. Working outdoors among Maine’s land and sea, participants will develop strategies for seeing and responding to a motif while strengthening their ability to convey space, light, atmosphere, and form. Through sustained observation, we will build a deeper understanding of structure and the visual relationships that give a painting its strength.
In the afternoons, taught by Francie Cook, participants will shift from painting to collage. Using the morning’s paintings as source material, collage becomes a tool for simplification, experimentation, and invention. Participants will work on small, fast collages, rather than large works. Using collage as a means to explore new compositions, edit observations, and discover unexpected possibilities through cutting, layering, and rearranging forms.
Together, painting and collage create a highly generative process. The paintings inform the collages, and the collages, in turn, become studies for future paintings. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of plein air painting, a body of work developed throughout the week, and a collection of collage studies and ideas to carry back into their studio practice.
See a detailed materials list below the artist bio.
There will be a lunch break from 1:00pm-2:00pm. You can bring your own lunch or check out one of the local restaurants in Yarmouth.
$750 workshop fee* does not include materials.

About the instructors:
Liam Murphy Torres is a MFA Graduate of New York Studio school. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. https://liammurphytorres.com
Education
2024-Present, MFA, New York Studio School. New York, NY.
2020,2024, Mount Gretna School of Art. Mount Gretna, PA.
2023, Barnes-DeMazia Certificate, Barnes Foundation. Philadelphia, PA.
2018-2022, BFA, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Philadelphia, PA.
2018-2020, Intermittent Study, Art Students League of New York. New York, NY.

Francie Cook is a MFA Graduate of New York Studio school. She was born in 1997 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an emerging oil painter currently based in New York. She is best known for her intimate depictions of loved ones, all drawn or painted from direct observation. Cook’s work is guided by materiality, often incorporating elements of collage that work in tandem with paint, ink, and charcoal. Her practice is further characterized by a loose, painterly application and a strong awareness of the geometric structure of the rectangle. Francie Cook has exhibited across the United States and Europe. She holds a BFA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and has studied at the New York Studio School and the Art Students League of New York. In 2025, she founded the Francis Cook Gallery in New York and Berlin.

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MATERIALS LIST:
SUGGESTED PAINTS (in both Acrylic and Oil)
Items with asterisk (*) are REQUIRED all other materials are optional
Oil Paint (1 – 1.5 oz tubes Gamblin, Rembrandt, Winton, or any pro grade)
* Titanium White (Large Tube or 2 Tubes) * Paynes Grey
* Ultramarine Blue
* Cadmium Yellow Medium
* Cadmium Red Light
Yellow Ochre + Cadmium Orange + Magenta + Cadium Yellow Lemon
Permanent Green Light + Viridian Green + Phthalo Blue + Burnt Sienna
Alizarin Crimson
For medium:
*Refined Linseed Oil (Windsor Newton or any brand)
Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Tubes (Golden Acrylics are the best but “Basics”
Brand by Liquitex is fine and much less money) Double Primary Colors
*Titanium White (Large Tube or 2 Tubes)
*Ultramarine Blue
*Cadmium Yellow Medium
*Cadmium Red Medium
*Cadmium Yellow Light
*Quinacridone Magenta
*Phthalocyanine “Phthalo” Blue
Brushes (Robert Simmons or any durable brushes)
*Flats and Brights
1⁄2” to 1” in width Synthetic Oil Brushes
Rounds any size (I don’t use rounds but many artists like them)Palette
*Paper palette pad from Strathmore, large size 12” x 16”
Glass palette
*Metal Palette knife (I recommend more than one)
*Color Wheel (The Color Wheel Company)
*Gray Scale & Value Finder (The Color Wheel Company)
Supports
*Gesso Panels sizes 10”x10” to 16”x20” square or rectangular any depth
(Ampersand or Davinci are both good value)
*If you prefer you can purchase Gesso Stretched Canvas instead of panel
Easels
The studio will supply easels for the day.
Cleaning Supplies
*Clear Baby Oil in a covered glass container
*Cotton rags and a roll of Paper Towels
Sketching Materials
*Strathmore Bristol 300 smooth Surface 100lb any size
*White Artists Tape or Green Frog Tape
*Graphite Pencils #HB, #2B, #6B (Just bring what you have for pencils)
*Vine Charcoal, Also called Willow, softer than regular charcoal.Here are a few physical stores in our area:

Artist & Craftsmen: 540 Deering Avenue, Ptld, ME 207-772-727 Art Mart:
517 Congress Street, Portland, ME 207-775- 4244 Michaels: 490 Payne
Road, Scarborough, ME 207-883- 8419 Online Stores Include:
Dick Blick w ww.dickblick.com 877-943-9269
Cheap Joes w ww.cheapjoes.com 888-792-6089

Bezel Earrings One-Day Metalsmithing Workshop
2026-08-30 09:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, August 30th from 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Make your new favorite pair of earrings in this Mixed Metals earrings class.

You will learn how to use a jewelers torch, saw through sheet metal, create handmade bezel cups with bezel wire, create handmade ear wires, and use various dremel attachments for sanding and finishing metal. Beginners welcome!
Metals we will be using to make one pair of earrings:

Copper Sheet Metal
Brass Sheet Metal
Sterling Silver Bezel Cups
Sterling Silver Ear Wire
Sterling Silver Jump Rings

$99 workshop fee does not include materials.
The materials fee is $55, which includes stones and metal options to make one pair of earrings. This separate fee is paid to the instructor via Venmo, CASH, or credit card.
(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 . The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.
Open to adults only.

About the instructor: Olivia Boi creates jewelry at her home and metals studio in Maine. Sterling silver, brass, and beautifully cut stones are the bread and butter to her practice. She started Strong Moon Metals December 2017 and hasn’t looked back ever since. You can find more of her work on her website, or in person at local shows around the Portland area.

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Spinner Rings - Saturday Metalsmithing Workshop
2026-09-12 13:30 - 19:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Saturday, September 12th 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 $65 materials kit fee, which will provide you with everything you need to complete your spinner ring.
$99 workshop fee does not include materials. The materials kit fee is $65 and is available to purchase from the instructor via Venmo or Paypal.
(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)
We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.
Click here to view our cancellation policy.

Foundations of Ceramics 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Monday, September 14th (Mondays from 6PM-9PM for six weeks.)
Students will be learning how to make pinch pots, slab built pots, and coil pots. This class will also include throwing on the Potters Wheel for those who are interested. Students will create both functional and non-functional work. Electric kiln firing will be available and each person will be working at their own level with the guidance of the instructor.
Non-members: $300 for 6 weeks / Members: $240
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALCERAMICS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)
Materials are not included in the class price. Clay and glaze can be purchased from the instructor.

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.

Beginner Metalsmithing - Wednesday 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Wednesday, September 16th (Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
Learn the basics of metalsmithing. Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques required to make custom, handmade jewelry. Techniques such as annealing, forming, soldering, sawing, drilling, and finishing techniques will be covered. We will be making a set of cuffs, a pair of earrings, stacking rings, and pendants. No prior experience needed. A class overview can be emailed upon request.
Materials are not included in the class price. The estimated materials fee is $50* and can be purchased directly from the instructor with Venmo or cash at the first class.
*NOTE: Due to daily fluctuations in the cost of metal, the cost of materials is subject to change.
Non-members: $300 for 6 weeks. Members: $240.
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALMETALS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

About the instructor: Racheal Cooley has a degree in art and biology. She was first introduced to metalsmith jewelry making in high school and has had a passion for it ever since. She enjoys helping people discover this medium and has been teaching classes since 2023.

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Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 16th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)

CLASS DATES: 9/16; 9/30; 10/7; 10/14; 10/21; and 10/28. There is no class on 9/23.
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: $300 for 6 weeks / Members: $240
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALPAINTING when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

Materials are not included in the series price. 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 Rosemary Whitney is shown in cover image.

Intermediate Ceramics Guided Studio 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 16th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks).
This series offers an opportunity to receive guidance and support with your personal ceramic projects. Students should feel comfortable working mostly independently, with occasional instruction and feedback from the instructor.
Demonstrations will focus on techniques and skills relevant to students’ individual projects rather than a specific class project. Come prepared with your own ideas and be ready to take the skills you already have to the next level. Design, create, experiment, and enjoy the support you need to bring your ceramic pieces to completion.
Materials are not included in the class price. Clay and glaze can be purchased from the instructor or from Portland Pottery.
Please note: It is important that students have basic ceramics knowledge, either through a beginner 6-week course at Artascope or a comparable class.
Non-members: $300 for 6 weeks / Members: $240
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALCERAMICS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

About the instructor: Barry Harrison attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Ceramics.
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Beginner Bezel Setting Thursday 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts Thursday, September 17th (Thursday mornings from 10:00AM-1:00PM for six weeks.)
This course is a full overview of bezel settings, starting with simple bezels and progressing up to custom setting unusual shapes. The first half of the series is project based. We will start by making a pair of earrings using bezel cups and progress to custom bezel pendants. The second half of the series will be a self-designed project with instructor support. For that project a selection of stones will be available but students are also welcome to bring in small stones or objects from home. This is a beginner class, no prior metalsmithing experience is needed.
Materials are not included in the series price. The estimated materials fee is $40* and includes everything needed to complete the course, including your choice of stones. The materials kit can be purchased directly from the instructor with Venmo or cash at the first class.
*NOTE: Due to daily fluctuations in the cost of metal, the cost of materials is subject to change.
6-week Series Cost – Non-members: $300 / Members: $240
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALMETALS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

About the instructor: Racheal Cooley has a degree in art and biology. She was first introduced to metalsmith jewelry making in high school and has had a passion for it ever since. She enjoys helping people discover this medium and has been teaching classes since 2023.

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Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 17th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.)
CLASS DATES: 9/17; 10/1; 10/8; 10/15; 10/22; and 10/29. There is no class on 9/24.
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: $300 for 6 weeks / Members: $240
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALPAINTING when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)
Materials are not included in the series price. 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 Julia Lockwood is shown in cover image.

Introduction to Glass Arts 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 17th (Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for six weeks.)
Discover the beauty of glass art in this fun and welcoming six-week class designed for beginners and those with some experience. Learn two popular glass art techniques while creating beautiful handmade pieces to take home.
Weeks 1–3: Fused Glass Jewelry
Explore the colorful world of fused glass as you design and create unique jewelry-sized pieces. You’ll learn how to cut and layer glass, work with frit and decorative elements, and create pendants, earrings, or small keepsakes. Your projects will be kiln-fired between classes and finished with jewelry findings.
Weeks 4–6: Stained Glass
Build on your new glass skills by learning the copper foil stained glass technique. You’ll cut, grind, foil, and solder glass to create a beautiful stained glass suncatcher and/or ornament.
No previous glass experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn!
You will leave the series with several fused glass jewelry pieces and a handcrafted stained glass project, along with the confidence to continue exploring the art of glass.
Materials are not included in the class price. The materials kit is $50 and can be purchased from the instructor with cash or check at the first class.
6-week Series Cost – Non-members: $300 for 6 weeks / Members: $240
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALGLASS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

About the instructor: Bonnie Faulkner is a Maine artist who is continually inspired by the peaceful beauty of coastal Maine, while creating thoughtful art and handmade designs influenced by nature, the sea, timeless style, and the quiet charm of New England living.

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Exploring Florals with Watercolor One-Day Workshop
2026-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, September 20th from 9:00AM-4:00PM
Learn to create paintings inspired by flowers and nature. We will work with cut flowers and learn how to draw and compose our pieces. Then we will explore how different watercolor techniques, such as color mixing, wet on wet, wet on dry, glazing and detail work, can be used to bring them to life. Beginners welcome!
$125 workshop fee does not include materials. There is a materials fee of $15, payable to the instructor by Venmo or cash on the day of the workshop, or you can bring your own materials. If you would like to bring your own materials, see the list shown below the instructor bio.
We will have an hour break for lunch midday. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.

About the instructor: Audrey Robidoux is an artist and art teacher residing in Portland, Maine. She graduated from Maine College of Art & Design in 2021 with a Masters in Art Education, as well as in 2019 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting and a minor in Art History. She chooses to work in the medium of watercolor as a nod to botanical illustrations, and due to the technical challenge of it, the puzzle involved to create such a complex piece with layers and fine detail.
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Suggested Materials:

Watercolor paper, preferably 140 lb or better, and at least 9”x12”
Pan Watercolor set, preset or cured from tubes
Tray for mixing watercolors, like a white ceramic or plastic plate, or the tray that came with a pan set. This could be a flat surface or a tray with wells, whatever works best for you.
Assorted watercolor brushes, some bigger brushes and small detail brushes
Small Spray bottle
1-2 cups for paint water
Masking or artist tape
Surface for taping your painting to, clip board, artist board, chipboard, etc.
Ruler
Drawing materials – preferably 2H or 4H drawing pencil but regular pencils work too, eraser
A few paper towels
Anything else you use in your usual watercolor set up

Metalsmithing for Beginners Tuesday 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 22nd (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.
Materials are not included in the class price. The estimated $35* materials supply kit can be purchased directly from the instructor. The required 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.
*NOTE: This is an approximate cost and actual kit cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026.
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).
6-week Series Cost – Non-members: $300 for 6 weeks. Members: $240.
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALMETALS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

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.
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Intermediate Metalsmithing Guided Studio Wednesday 6-week Artist Series
2026-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Starts September 23rd (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for six weeks).
This class is an opportunity to bring your specific interests to the bench and receive help creating the jewelry that YOU want to make. Students should feel comfortable ordering their own materials and working mostly independently with occasional guidance. The instructor will provide demos of techniques related to your projects, but will not guide you through a specific project, so be prepared to come to class with your own ideas. Take the skills you already have to a new level by designing and creating your own pieces, with support in bringing them to life!
Materials are not included in the class price. Kit fee is $10 for communal tools, solder, etc. Additional materials can be purchased as needed.
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.
6-week Series Cost – Non-members: $300 for 6 weeks. Members: $240.
6-week Series + Trial Membership* bundle: $350 (Non-members can use promo code 6WKTRIALMETALS when registering to reveal access to a 6-week Series + Trial Membership bundle. Trial membership includes access to studio tools and equipment, 20+ hours of weekly member open studio time for six weeks, plus the chance to be a part of our creative family. *20% discount on classes is not included.)

Due to daily increases in the cost of metal, the cost of materials is subject to change.

About the instructor: Carly has been working in the professional jewelry business for 13 years, and started her company, Flux Jewelry Studio in 2018. After learning the basics of fabrication and repair as a bench jeweler, she spent an inspiring year in Florence, Italy, taking classes in gemology, wax carving, rendering, and stone setting. Many of the unique engraved finishes and detail techniques Carly uses in her designs were passed down from the expert hands of jewelers working in the traditional Italian metalsmithing style. In her sunny Westbrook, Maine studio, Carly spends hours twisting fine wires, forming small beads of metal, and engraving each piece. Old world techniques, antique design inspiration, and a fresh take on classic concepts are Flux specialties.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.
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Beginner Silver Ring Bands One-Day Workshop
2026-09-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Artascope Studios, 138 Bayview Street, Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States
Sunday, September 27th from 9:30AM-4:30PM
In this workshop students will make their own silver rings from start to finish. This class will cover basic metalsmithing skills, such as cutting, shaping, and joining metal. You will customize your ring bands with surface design techniques such as filing, stamping, and hammering.
Workshop cost does not include materials. The estimated $40* 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.)
*NOTE: This is an approximate kit cost and actual cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026.
6-hour Workshop Cost – Non-members: $125 / Members: $100

We will have an hour break for lunch midday. The studio will be closed during this break, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area.
Open to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens.

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

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