In collaboration with Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art will present a family-friendly activity, inspired by the art of author-illustrator, Ashley Bryan. The museum recently acquired five Ashley Bryan paintings— vibrant and colorful images of people, nature, and still life arrangements that celebrate the beauty in everyday life. At this program, participants will create…
In collaboration with Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art presents a fun photography activity for all ages. There will be opportunities to be part of the museum’s Picturing Our Community engagement project, which is inspired by the exhibition, Act of Sight: The Tsiaras Family Photography Collection. We’ll have instant cameras, printers, and art materials…
Make a mosaic with seeds, beans, and grains- inspired by Ticonic Gallery’s exhibition, The Farm Tools Project. In the spirit of recycling, each seed mosaic will use seeds that are older and no longer viable to plant. Special thanks to Fedco Seeds, Clinton, Maine. Book: “Before We Eat, From Farm to Table” by Pat Brisson…
Paper that blooms! Inspired by Ticonic Gallery’s Exhibition, The Farm Tools Project, learn the process of making eco-friendly paper, made with plants, and wildflower seeds. Planting instructions will be included. Special thanks to Fedco Seeds, Clinton, Maine. Book: “Sonya’s Chickens” by Phoebe Wahl Art in the Park is back! Once again, Waterville Creates has joined forces with…
Join Waterville Creates and community partners for our annual Arts in Bloom event, taking place in downtown Waterville on Saturday, May 14. Explore your creativity with free programs scheduled throughout the day. This seasonal event is the perfect way to celebrate spring with friends and family! 9:00 a.m. Spring Story Walk with the Waterville Public Library…
How did people first create photographs? This free workshop led by artist, Michel Droge and archeologist, Sarah Loftus, is a perfect pairing of science and art to answer this question. The cyanotype process uses paper that undergoes a chemical change when exposed to sunlight and resulting in one-of-a-kind prints! Each print uses natural objects like…
Homeschool Hub, Thursday, November 18 @ 1-2 pm (Weather permitting) Meet Mrs. Liz at the North Street Community Connector Trail to walk the StoryWalk® together followed by writing gratitude poems. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy with each other after the program. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Free for youth and their caregivers! To learn…
Art and Nature Walk, Saturday, November 6 at 1:00p.m-2:00 p.m. (Weather permitting). We will walk along the North Street Community Connector Trail (near community gardens and across from Quarry Rd) and create a mini art journal using collage methods as seen in the book, Daniel Finds a Poem. Led by Serena Sanborn, Education and Outreach…
Outdoor Adventure, Tuesday, October 26 @ 10a-11a. (Weather permitting). The Children’s Discovery Museum’s weekly Outdoor Adventure program will take place on the StoryWalk® trail this week. Collect leaves during the walk to use to create leaf rubbings. Free for youth and their caregivers! To learn more about the Children’s Discovey Museum, head to their…
Join us for a tour of the night sky and an exploration of the lovely nocturnal moths of early fall. Maine Master Naturalist, Serena Sanborn, and John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead the nature tour highlighting local moths and not-so-local constellations! John will share a bit of constellation lore and will use a…
Join us for Community Day, a celebration of the Colby Museum’s two new exhibitions—Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt and Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine. All are welcome for a day of fun, with looking activities in the galleries, art-making projects and performances with Lunder Institute Residential Fellows, outdoor games, summer foods, as…
RESCHEDULED to Thursday, July 15th! Back by popular demand! Join us for a tour of the night sky at a star party at Quarry Rd, near the yurt, after MIFF. John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead a tour of the constellations visible, sharing his knowledge of stars, visible planets, and the Milky Way which will be…