Picturing Us, Community Portraits with Séan Alonzo Harris Thursday, July 21, 6:00 – 8:00pm Greene Block + Studios Have your portrait captured and printed by artist photographer Séan Alonzo Harris and add your image to a collective community portrait! This workshop is part of Waterville Creates Common Threads project. Follow the link for more information…
Sharing Your Story with Handbound Books with artist Evelyn Wong Greene Block + Studios Thursday, July 14, 6:00 – 8:00pm Learn how to make 3 softcover books: the pamphlet-bound book, the Chinese flutter book, and the Japanese Musubitoji. Tell your story through writing, stamping, and stitching with artist Evelyn Wong from Fireball Book Bindery! This…
Join us for the closing reception of No Time, Thursday, September 8, from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Curated by Maine artist, Matt Demers, the exhibition No Time explores the presence of everyday objects and figures through the work of eight Maine artists using a wide variety of media and techniques. This exhibition highlights artists and their unique…
Curated by Maine artist, Matt Demers, the exhibition No Time explores the presence of everyday objects and figures through the work of eight Maine artists using a wide variety of media and techniques. This exhibition highlights artists and their unique ability to re-imagine and re-interpret these subjects with a fresh energy and creative perspective. Participating…
Flow river, flow! Join the Children’s Discovery Museum and special guest, Melissa Bastien to discover the wonders of the Kennebec River. In honor of our beautiful river, we will create colorful, textured, paper and paint collages. “Wonder Walkers” by Micha Archer Art in the Park is back! Once again, Waterville Creates has joined forces with…
Due to our predicted extreme temperatures, join us at 18 Main St for this event. Art for small hands, art for all hands! Gather with us to paint your own mini painting! Based on the illustrations in Sophie Blackall’s book, “Hello, Lighthouse”, we will explore her gorgeous coastal color palette of sea-greens, ocean-blues, whites, and…
Celebrate ocean animals! Pay homage to your favorite sea creature by creating a colorful tissue paper sun catcher. This art-making technique mimics the beautiful, light catching, qualities of stained glass. A joyful artform for all ages, your creation will be the perfect way to brighten your favorite space. Book: “Swashby and the Sea” by Beth…
Dive in and print with us! Originally used by Japanese fisherman to record their catches, discover the time-honored printmaking technique called Gyotaku. Try out this celebrated form of art and nature printing by using a life-sized rubber fish to create your own aquatic-themed prints. Book: “Beneath the Waves” by Lily Murray Art in the Park…
Explore animation with the magic of flip books! In celebration of the Maine International Film Festival, learn the classic technique of creating a flip book—combining hand-drawn art and the science of optical illusion. This delightful activity is fun for all ages. Book: “Lights! Camera! Alice” by Mara Rockliff Art in the Park is back! Once again, Waterville…
Come one, come all! Make art! Tell your story! Create hand-printed flags, posters, and story totems with stamping, relief printing, and collage with artists Elizabeth Jabar and Colleen Kinsella from Future Mothers artist collective! This workshop is part of Waterville Creates Common Threads project. Follow the link for more information on the project + the…
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