A dual citizen of the United States and the Republic of Ireland, Barbara Sullivan was inspired by her paternal grandparents’ migration to the United States in the late 19th century to find work as they sought new opportunities for themselves and their family. Barbara initiated the Shirt Stories series in 2018 at the Tyrone Guthrie…
Learn the process of bringing life to shapes, characters, and scenes through stop-motion animation. Phoebe and Isabelle Rogers are award-winning artists and have screened their most recent film, “Embryonic Universe,” at the Maine International Film Festival. Using simple materials and a basic camera, participants will learn tips, tricks, and techniques for animating a story. SLICE…
Bashir Matan, Noah Bragg, and Stacy Perez of Maine Inside Out, Portland will lead an interactive virtual workshop, giving teens an understanding of what it means to create art that is inspired by social justice issues. Maine Inside Out’s workshops involve a collaborative, creative process on topics of social change—this workshop will be inspired by the…
Raechel Moore, Maine State Librarian and podcaster, will instruct participants how to paint miniatures used for popular table-top games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Each participant will have the opportunity to paint their own miniature. Raechel is a Librarian Generalist at the Maine State Library, where she ran a long-term Dungeons & Dragons game for…
How does the set design for a theatrical production come to life? Join scenic artist Desiree DuBois as she discusses the collaborative and artistic process of creating a theatrical set design from a small-scale model to a full-scale set. Each participant will design and paint their own small-scale model for ‘The Secret Garden’. SLICE is…
Creating Graphic Novels with Russ Cox What does creating a graphic novel involve? Children’s book illustrator and graphic novelist Russ Cox demonstrates the process he uses to create a graphic novel. He will describe the process from creating sketches to transferring them to the software Sketch Up. Participants are invited to create a story line…
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide…
Have you ever wanted to embrace the short shorts of Magnum PI or don the awesome sweater vests of Jessica Fletcher? Now you have the chance! Come dressed as your favorite mystery character or detective at this fun and interactive trivia night. Trivia will cover all things mystery in lead up to the Opera House’s…
Sgraffito is an ancient form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a layer of contrasting color. In this hands-on and playful class, ceramic artist Tim Christensen will guide you through etching on clay. Each participant will create an etched vessel to bring home with them! For ages 12 and up. No…
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…