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SUMMARY:Artascope Open House on May 9th
DESCRIPTION:Artascope Open House with Live Demos\, Art Sale\, and Raffle \nJoin us at our Open House on Saturday\, May 9th from 10AM-3PM to check out our new home at 138 Bayview Street in Yarmouth\, ME. Meet studio members and see their work-in-progress\, plus watch live demos of painting\, ceramics\, and metalsmithing. Enter to win a 4-month Open Studio Membership. There will be art available to purchase and tasty treats to enjoy. \nParking is available behind the studio building or across the street on Old Shipyard Road. There is NO parking on either side of Bayview Street\, as this is a busy road. \n 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/artascope-open-house-on-may-9th/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceramics,Free Demo,Metalsmithing,Painting,Party
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SUMMARY:Pastels for Beginners 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts November 5th (Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nWhether you’re new to pastels or are seeking a creative outlet\, you’ll learn everything you need to create gorgeous pastel artwork—from tools and materials to simple techniques—such as blending\, layering\, and shading to create colorful artworks with deep textures. You will learn what paper to use\, what types of pastels to choose\, and how to protect your finished painting/drawing. A recommended supply list can be emailed upon request. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \nOpen to ages 16 and up. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor bio: Meara is a Maine artist currently studying studio art at the University of Southern Maine. Meara has been drawing and painting in her personal art practice for over 7 years\, in which she has experimented with many mediums from pastels to 3D design. Taking from her studies at Parsons School of Design and private art mentoring over the years\, she uses her own art as a place where whimsical creativity and realism meet. Inspired by fellow artists\, Meara has taught art to people of all ages\, and finds joy in sharing her skillset and knowledge of the craft with the local community. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/pastels-for-beginners-6-week-artist-series-112025/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Class,Pastel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 23rd)
DESCRIPTION:Part of Artascope’s 2025 Plein Air Art Festival. \nLocal professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth\, ME from 9AM-11AM and again from 1PM-3PM 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: \n\nWednesday\, August 13th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 16th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nWednesday\, August 20th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 23rd from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\n\nParticipating artists include:\n\nAmy Toneys\nJessica LaPlante\nRachel Houlihan\nPamela Shockey\nBeverly Bono\nLinda Rowell-Kelley\nLaurie Lefebvre\nKevin Tacka\nMichael E. Vermette\nKathleen Sutherland\nFrancie Cook\nTucker Love\nCatherine Bickford\nAlice Mellin\nMarilyn Bickford\nCoralie Curran\nJohn Ford\nEric Jacobsen\nBeau Madden\nAlexandra Hall\nAmera Caballero\n\nYou can pick up an Artist Location map at Artascope (48 Railroad Square\, Yarmouth\, ME) starting Wednesday\, August 13th. NOTE: Some artists are only painting part of a day and some on select days only. The map will have more detail on when and where to find them painting. You can download a PDF of the artist tour map HERE. \nFREE (All ages welcome)\n \n 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/plein-air-painters-tour-around-town-august-23rd/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Event,Garden sketching,Painting,Plein Air painting,Urban Sketching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 20th)
DESCRIPTION:Part of Artascope’s 2025 Plein Air Art Festival. \nLocal professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth\, ME from 9AM-11AM and again from 1PM-3PM 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: \n\nWednesday\, August 13th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 16th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nWednesday\, August 20th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 23rd from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\n\nParticipating artists include:\n\nAmy Toneys\nJessica LaPlante\nRachel Houlihan\nPamela Shockey\nBeverly Bono\nLinda Rowell-Kelley\nLaurie Lefebvre\nKevin Tacka\nMichael E. Vermette\nKathleen Sutherland\nFrancie Cook\nTucker Love\nCatherine Bickford\nAlice Mellin\nMarilyn Bickford\nCoralie Curran\nJohn Ford\nEric Jacobsen\nBeau Madden\nAlexandra Hall\nAmera Caballero\n\nYou can pick up an Artist Location map at Artascope (48 Railroad Square\, Yarmouth\, ME) starting Wednesday\, August 13th. NOTE: Some artists are only painting part of a day and some on select days only. The map will have more detail on when and where to find them painting. You can download a PDF of the artist tour map HERE. \nFREE (All ages welcome)\n \n 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/plein-air-painters-tour-around-town-august-20th/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Event,Garden sketching,Painting,Plein Air painting,Urban Sketching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T090000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 16th)
DESCRIPTION:Part of Artascope’s 2025 Plein Air Art Festival. \nLocal professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth\, ME from 9AM-11AM and again from 1PM-3PM 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: \n\nWednesday\, August 13th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 16th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nWednesday\, August 20th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 23rd from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\n\nParticipating artists include:\n\nAmy Toneys\nJessica LaPlante\nRachel Houlihan\nPamela Shockey\nBeverly Bono\nLinda Rowell-Kelley\nLaurie Lefebvre\nKevin Tacka\nMichael E. Vermette\nKathleen Sutherland\nFrancie Cook\nTucker Love\nCatherine Bickford\nAlice Mellin\nMarilyn Bickford\nCoralie Curran\nJohn Ford\nEric Jacobsen\nBeau Madden\nAlexandra Hall\nAmera Caballero\n\nYou can pick up an Artist Location map at Artascope (48 Railroad Square\, Yarmouth\, ME) starting Wednesday\, August 13th. NOTE: Some artists are only painting part of a day and some on select days only. The map will have more detail on when and where to find them painting. You can download a PDF of the artist tour map HERE. \nFREE (All ages welcome)\n \n 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/plein-air-painters-tour-around-town-august-16th/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Event,Painting,Plein Air painting,Urban Sketching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T090000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters Tour Around Town (August 13th)
DESCRIPTION:Part of Artascope’s 2025 Plein Air Art Festival. \nLocal professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth\, ME from 9AM-11AM and again from 1PM-3PM 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: \n\nWednesday\, August 13th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 16th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nWednesday\, August 20th from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\nSaturday\, August 23rd from 9AM-11AM and/or 1PM-3PM\n\nParticipating artists include:\n\nAmy Toneys\nJessica LaPlante\nRachel Houlihan\nPamela Shockey\nBeverly Bono\nLinda Rowell-Kelley\nLaurie Lefebvre\nKevin Tacka\nMichael E. Vermette\nKathleen Sutherland\nFrancie Cook\nTucker Love\nCatherine Bickford\nAlice Mellin\nMarilyn Bickford\nCoralie Curran\nJohn Ford\nEric Jacobsen\nBeau Madden\nAlexandra Hall\nAmera Caballero\n\nYou can pick up an Artist Location map at Artascope (48 Railroad Square\, Yarmouth\, ME) starting Wednesday\, August 13th. NOTE: Some artists are only painting part of a day and some on select days only. The map will have more detail on when and where to find them painting. You can download a PDF of the artist tour map HERE. \nFREE (All ages welcome)\n \n 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/plein-air-painters-tour-around-town-august-13th/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Event,Painting,Plein Air painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts May 15th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Michele McDonald shown in cover image. 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-thursday-6-week-artist-series-052025/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T142747Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts May 14th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Gary Lambert shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-wednesday-6-week-artist-series-052025/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts March 27th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \n  \nExcerpt of student work by Meredith McKenzie shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-thursday-6-week-artist-series-032025/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20240930T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154055Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts November 7th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nCLASS DATES ARE: Nov 7th; 14th; 21st; Dec 5th; 12th; and 19th (no class Nov 28th — Thanksgiving) \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Anne Ginder shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-thursday-6-week-artist-series-112024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20240930T153520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153520Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts November 6th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nCLASS DATES ARE: Nov 6th; 13th; 20th; and Dec 4th; 11th; 18th (There is no class on 11/27). \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Julia Lockwood shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-wednesday-6-week-artist-series-112024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20240328T171905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T185726Z
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SUMMARY:Adding Energy to Your Plein Air Paintings 3-Day Workshop (Aug. 16-18)
DESCRIPTION:Join award winning artist and popular instructor\, Eric Jacobsen for this 3-day workshop\, which starts Friday\, August 16th and runs through Sunday\, August 18th from 9AM-4PM all three days. Part of our Plein Air Art Festival. \nFor students of all levels\, beginner through advanced.  \nUSE PROMO CODE PAAF24ERIC for Early Bird pricing to SAVE $100 and attend for $395 \nThis 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. \nThe workshop will be complete with informal lectures\, instructor demos. Please sign up and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience. \nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 16th from 9AM-4PM \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 17th from 9AM-4PM \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nSUNDAY\, AUGUST 18th from 9AM-4PM \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nThere will be a lunch break from Noon to 1:00PM each day. \n3-Day Workshop fee for non-members is $495. Studio member cost is $396. \nUSE PROMO CODE PAAF24ERIC for Early Bird pricing to SAVE $100 and attend for $395! \n\n\n \n  \n  \n\n\n\nInstructor 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 \n\n\n 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/adding-energy-to-your-plein-air-paintings-3-day-workshop-aug-16-18-2024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Acrylic Painting,Class,Festival Event,Oil Painting,Painting,Plein Air
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
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UID:11103-1723626000-1723651200@artascope.org
SUMMARY:Color in the Landscape One-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 14th from 9AM-4PM. Part of the Plein Air Art Festival. \nUse Promo Code PAAF24LP to SAVE $50 and attend for $125! \nDiscover methods for painting impactful skies\, water and 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. Focusing on color and composition\, this workshop will provide you with tools to help you get to the heart of what you want to say. Explore all the blues in your paint box\, 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. \nPlease 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. \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nWorkshop fee: $175.\nUse Promo Code PAAF24LP to SAVE $50 and attend for $125! \n\n\n \n  \n  \n\n\n\nAbout 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. \nwww.lizprescott.com \nwww.instagram.com/lizprescottartist \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nLiz 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. \nMATERIALS LIST:\nSUGGESTED PAINTS (in both Acrylic and Oil) \nNote: You don’t need all suggested colors\, but should have several of each primary color. \nACRYLICS \nI recommend Golden Heavy Body Acrylics…they have less filler and more pure pigment with excellent lightfastness. Worth the $$. Shop sales for best prices. \nSuggested Colors: \nTitanium White \nPayne’s Gray \nTransparent Brown Iron Oxide \nCadmium Yellow Medium \nCadmium Yellow Light (or other cool yellow) \nAlizarin Crimson Hue \nCadmium Red Light \nNapthol Red Light or Medium \nPthalo Blue (Red Shade) \nUltramarine Blue \nManganese Blue Hue \nOther good blues: Anthraquinone Blue\, Cobalt Blue\, Light Ultramarine\, Pthalo Blue (Green Shade) \nGolden Acrylic Mediums: \nGAC 500…my favorite. Thick\, nice semi gloss OR: Golden Matte medium or gloss \nOILS: \nGamblin excellent brand\, see Gamblin 1800 for less expensive option \nSee above list for basic color palette. Substitute Alizarin Crimson for Quinacradone Crimson \nMediums: Galkyd fast drying gel or liquid \nGamblin Odorless Turpentine \nBrush cleaning container \nTrash bag to carry out your oily rags/paper towels \nSUPPORTS \nWatercolor Paper for studies \nCanvas or wood panels (Size 8×10 or 8×8 up to 12×16) Your preference \nOther Supplies: \nSketch Pad \nCharcoal or pencils 2H-6B for variety of values \nPalette Knife ( medium sized with jog in handle) \nPalette Paper-neutral gray 11×14 my favorite size \nBrushes-variety of sizes: \nAngle Brushes my favorite…get at least one approx 3/8”-1/2”. See Snap brand \nAlso good brush shapes: Flats and Filberts \nWhite Artist Tape 3/4” or 1” Apron \nPaper Towels or Rags
URL:https://artascope.org/event/color-in-the-landscape-one-day-workshop-081424/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Festival Event,One-Day Workshop,Plein Air,Plein Air painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT. \nStarts July 11th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nCLASS DATES ARE: July 11\, 25\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22. There is no class on July 18. \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Irene Gifford shown in cover image. 
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-thursday-6-week-artist-series-072024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20240312T231848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T231848Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts May 15th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick HERE to view our inclement weather policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Hannah Rousseau shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-wednesday-6-week-artist-series-052024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20240312T230557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T230557Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts May 9th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nNOTE: There will be no class on May 30th. The last class will take place on June 20th. \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick HERE to view our inclement weather policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Tracy Hehmeyer shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-thursday-6-week-artist-series-052024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20240129T202706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T225655Z
UID:11030-1710768600-1710779400@artascope.org
SUMMARY:Joy of Watercolor 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\, but you can join a waitlist. \nStarts Monday\, March 18th (Mondays from 1:30PM-4:30PM for six weeks.) \nIMPORTANT INFO: Class dates will be 3/18; 4/1; 4/8; 4/22; with two classes scheduled for the final week–Monday\, April 29th and Thursday\, May 2nd). Both 3/25 and 4/15 will be skipped. \nEach week\, class will dive into one aspect of watercolor painting. Color\, water to pigment ratios\, composition\, brush strokes and value. In the beginning of each session\, students will complete several exercises on the daily topic\, and then move on to their individual painting project where they will focus on the skills we have just learned. Class is appropriate for all levels. \nMaterials not included. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nClick HERE for a PDF showing recommended basic supplies. \n\n\n \n  \n  \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL NOTE FROM DEENA: Students should purchase paper in a size they are comfortable painting on. You can purchase sheets of 140lb cold press all cotton watercolor paper. Arches\, Waterford Saunders\, Fabriano are all great brands. Three sheets should be plenty if you do not plan on painting many pieces over 11 x 14. If you do purchase sheets you will need some kind of support board and artist tape. White artist tape ( intertape) and gator board is suggested. Dick Blick Art Materials sells a 16” x 23” 1/2” thick gator board which is perfect. If you would prefer to purchase a block of watercolor paper you can and then you do not need tape or support however you will only be able to work on one thing at a time. To me this is a less economical and more restrictive way to buy paper. Watercolor blocks have more sizing on the paper than sheets of paper. \nClick HERE for a PDF showing Deena’s favorite watercolor materials. \n\nAbout 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. \nFeatured images copyright of Deena Ball. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick here for our inclement weather policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/joy-of-watercolor-6-week-artist-series-032024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Class,Painting,Watercolor Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20231120T172415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T172415Z
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SUMMARY:Joy of Watercolor 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts Monday\, January 22nd (Mondays from 1:30PM-4:30PM for six weeks.) \nNOTE: Masks are required in this series. \nEach week\, class will dive into one aspect of watercolor painting. Color\, water to pigment ratios\, composition\, brush strokes and value. In the beginning of each session\, students will complete several exercises on the daily topic\, and then move on to their individual painting project where they will focus on the skills we have just learned. Class is appropriate for all levels. \nNOTE: If a class needs to be skipped during this session\, a make-up date will be added at the end of the series. \nMaterials not included. \nClick HERE for a PDF showing recommended basic supplies. \nClick HERE for a PDF showing Deena’s favorite watercolor materials. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \n \n  \n  \n\nAbout 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. \nFeatured images copyright of Deena Ball. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick here for our inclement weather policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/joy-of-watercolor-6-week-artist-series-012024/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Class,Painting,Watercolor Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20231118T214117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T214117Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Oil Painting Without Solvents One-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn a non-toxic method of oil painting that does not require turpentine. We will cover the initial set up and clean up in addition to learning how to apply the paint to various substrates. We will cover a variety of content\, painting from observation and also learning how to paint from photographs. We will cover color and composition. The emphasis in this workshop will be learning new ways to work with oil paint. We will even learn how to work with an acrylic paint base coat for oil painting. Please bring your oil paints and a few canvases or wood panels that have been gessoed in advance. Beginners welcome! \n$99 workshop fee does not include materials. A supply list can be emailed upon request. \nWe will have an hour break for lunch between Noon-1pm. 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. \n \n  \n  \n\nAbout the instructor: Catherine Bickford \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/fundamentals-of-oil-painting-without-solvents-one-day-workshop-011424/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Oil Painting,One-Day Workshop,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230807T210519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T210836Z
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SUMMARY:Joy of Watercolor 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts Monday\, November 13th (Mondays from 1:30PM-4:30PM for six weeks.) \nNOTE: Masks are required in this series. \nEach week\, class will dive into one aspect of watercolor painting. Color\, water to pigment ratios\, composition\, brush strokes and value. In the beginning of each session\, students will complete several exercises on the daily topic\, and then move on to their individual painting project where they will focus on the skills we have just learned. Class is appropriate for all levels. \nMaterials not included. \nClick HERE for a PDF showing recommended basic supplies. \nClick HERE for a PDF showing Deena’s favorite watercolor materials. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \n \n  \n  \n\nAbout 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. \nCover image copyright of Deena Ball. Image shown is an excerpt of a larger work. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick here for our inclement weather policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/joy-of-watercolor-6-week-artist-series-112023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Class,Painting,Watercolor Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230806T222636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T181553Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY PM
DESCRIPTION:Starts November 9th (Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nNOTE: Class dates will be: 11/9; 11/16; 11/30; 12/7; 12/14; and 12/21. There is no class on Thanksgiving Day.  \nArtists 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. \nSupplies: Supply list will be emailed by the instructor before the first class. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nMasks are optional for this series. \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \nCover image by Jen MacDonald. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/acrylic-techniques-6-week-artist-series-thursday-pm-112023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230515T194404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T004512Z
UID:10490-1693054800-1693062000@artascope.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters Afternoon Tour Around Town
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 26th from 1PM-3PM as part of Artascope’s Plein Air Art Festival. \nLocal professional artists will be painting Plein Air in Yarmouth\, ME at various locations including downtown scenic spots\, local gardens\, coastal\, and other water views. We are also offering a morning tour from 9AM-11AM. \nParticipating artists include: \n\nJohn Ford\nLisa Blanchard\nKat Logan\nBeverly Bono\nKevin Tacka\nWilliam Walker\nMichael E. Vermette\nMargaret Ford\nTerry Wilson\nKerrin Parkinson\nPamela Shockey\nLinda Rowell-Kelley\nKathleen Sutherland\nTamara Jones\nLyn Bickford\nAlice Mellin\nCatherine Bickford\nJessica LaPlante\nEric Jacobsen\nGarin Baker\n\nThe Artist Location Map is pictured below. You can also pick up a map at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Saturday. \nFREE (All ages welcome) \n \n  \n  \nNOTE: Some artists are only painting part of the day. The map has more detail on when and where to find them painting.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/plein-air-painters-afternoon-tour-around-town-082623-pm/
LOCATION:Bickford Outdoor Pavilion\, 48 Railroad Square\, Yarmouth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Event,Free Demo,Painting,Plein Air,Plein Air painting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
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SUMMARY:Adding Energy to Your Plein Air Paintings 3-Day Workshop (Aug. 24-26)
DESCRIPTION:Join award winning artist and popular instructor\, Eric Jacobsen for this 3-day workshop\, which starts Thursday\, August 24th and runs through Saturday\, August 26th from 9AM-4PM all three days. For students of all levels\, beginner through advanced. \nThis 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. \nThe workshop will be complete with informal lectures\, instructor demos. Please sign up and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience. \nTHURSDAY\, AUGUST 24th from 9AM-4PM \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 25th from 9AM-4PM \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 26th from 9AM-4PM \nMeet at the Bickford Outdoor Pavilion on Main Street in Yarmouth at 8:45AM \nThere will be a lunch break from Noon to 1:00PM each day. \n\n3-Day Workshop fee for non-members is $495.  \nStudio member cost is $396. \nUse promo code EARLYBIRDPAAF to SAVE $100 when registering for this event. (Early Bird deal ends June 24th\, 2023. Member discount not applicable on early bird admission.)\n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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
URL:https://artascope.org/event/adding-energy-to-your-plein-air-paintings-3-day-workshop-aug-24-to-26-2023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Acrylic Painting,Class,Festival Event,Oil Painting,Painting,Plein Air,Plein Air painting,Weekend Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230406T214359Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Oil Painting 6-Week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts Tuesday\, July 11th (Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for six weeks.) \nInstructor Catherine Bickford will introduce a non-toxic method of oil painting that does not require turpentine. We will cover the initial set up and clean up in addition to learning how to apply the paint to various substrates. We will cover a variety of content\, painting from obervation and also learning how to paint from photographs. The emphasis in this class will be learning new ways to work with oil paint. Please bring your oil paints and a few canvases or wood panels that have been gessoed in advance. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. \nMasks are optional in this series. \n \n  \n  \nNOTE: This series was previously known as “A Non-Toxic Approach to Oil Painting.” \n\nAbout the instructor: Catherine Bickford \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/fundamentals-of-oil-painting-6-week-artist-series-072023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Class,Oil Painting,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230612T135907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T135907Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts July 5th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nCLASS DATES: 7/5; 7/12; 7/19; 7/26; 8/2; and 8/16. There is no class on 8/9. \nIMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series. \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Mary Chaney shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-wednesday-6-week-artist-series-072023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230312T234615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T203017Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting THURSDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts May 18th (Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nIMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series. \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick HERE to view our winter weather policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Janice Seigle shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-thursday-6-week-artist-series-052023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230312T234102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T203046Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting WEDNESDAY 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:Starts May 17th (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nIMPORTANT: Masks are optional for this series. \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick HERE to view our winter weather policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Karen Jordan shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-wednesday-6-week-artist-series-052023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20230109T203449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T211809Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions in Painting 6-week Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist. \nStarts March 22nd (Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nIMPORTANT: Masks are required for this series. \nDo 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. \nGreat for beginners who wish to learn the essentials of painting or for intermediate painters looking to break out of realism. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \nFee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be emailed upon request. \n \n  \n  \n\nInstructor 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. \n  \nClick here to view our cancellation policy. \nClick HERE to view our winter weather policy. \nExcerpt of student work by Sue Howard shown in cover image.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/expressions-in-painting-6-week-artist-series-032023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20221227T163342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T225515Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY PM
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON SEATS ARE SOLD OUT\, BUT ONLINE VIA ZOOM IS AVAILABLE. \nStarts March 16th (Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nIMPORTANT: Masks are required for this series. \nThis 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. \nArtists 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. \nSupplies: Contact Alex before purchasing any supplies if you are new to the series. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \n \n  \n  \nInstructor 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. \nExcerpt of student work shown in cover image–Sue Howard\, 2022. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/acrylic-techniques-6-week-artist-series-thursday-pm-032023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artascope Studios":MAILTO:registration@artascope.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075938
CREATED:20221227T162747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T003915Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Techniques 6-week Artist Series - THURSDAY AM
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON SEATS ARE SOLD OUT\, BUT ONLINE VIA ZOOM IS AVAILABLE. \nStarts March 16th (Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.) \nIMPORTANT: Masks are required for this series. \nThis 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. \nArtists 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. \nSupplies: Contact Alex before purchasing any supplies if you are new to the series. \nNon-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200. \n \n  \n  \nInstructor 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. \nExcerpt of student work shown in cover image–Nancy Wildes\, 2022 \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/acrylic-techniques-6-week-artist-series-thursday-am-032023/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:6-week Artist Series,Acrylic Painting,Class,Painting
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