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June 2021
Photographing Belfast’s Waterfront: Then & Now – Opening Reception
Join the community for an opening reception, held under tents outside of the Waterfall Arts building on Friday, June 18th, 5-7pm, with the Gallery open to small groups for viewings. The opening event will feature a poetry reading of works themed around the Belfast Waterfront, starting at 5:30pm and planned in collaboration with the Office of the Belfast Poet Laureate. Those unable to attend in person can enjoy a virtual tour of the gallery with the show’s curators, here, on…
Find out more »Life Drawing – Long Pose
Life Drawing – Long Pose Saturdays 9:30AM –– 12:00PM $15 per session Limited to 10 artists at a time. The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, the life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. We have made a few changes to safely reintroduce the Life Drawing tradition indoors at Waterfall Arts. Air purification systems, masks for…
Find out more »Art in the (Beer) Garden: Dot Mandalas
Art in the (Beer) Garden: Dot Mandalas Ages 21+ 6PM-8PM $20 per person, drinks not included Our amazing sponsors, Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, have given us their beautiful atrium to use for our evening series! These fun, no-pressure creative experiences are great for artists and art-phobes alike. Socialize, enjoy a beverage, and try something new. What a way to start the week! Choose a river stone or disk of wood as a base for an enchanting artpiece. We'll use acrylic…
Find out more »Art Time LIVE
Art Time LIVE with Bridget Matros Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm FREE Join educator Bridget Matros and a featured guest artist as we stream our creative adventure every week for kids and families. The topics and activities change weekly, but the inspiration and fun remain the same! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waterfallartsmaine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1qiSl58tpXhTe5k3MNCf_w Be sure to subscribe to our channel, like our videos, and enjoy all of the free online content delivered straight to your home!
Find out more »Art Hive Open Studio
Art Hive Open Studio sessions are for everyone! Come experience the transformative power of art in a safe and encouraging environment. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must come with a supervising adult. When we are gathering in person, a variety of materials will be available for you to create with, including paints, pastels, collage, fiber, etc. Donations for materials are appreciated, but not expected or required. When we are meeting together online, you can feel free to set…
Find out more »Advanced Photo Editing
Image courtesy Thom Williams Advanced Photo Editing with Thom Williams All classes held over Zoom Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM $170 ABOUT THE CLASS: Curves, Layers, Blending Modes, Masking… All things you must master in today's photographic world to bring your images to the next level. We will discuss these common tools available in software and apps to allow you to pull the most out of your images. Most…
Find out more »Monoprinting with Gelatin Plates
Monoprinting with Gelatin Plates with Karin Otto Wednesday, June 30th 2:00pm – 4:00pm Outdoors at Waterfall Arts: 256 High Street, Belfast ME 04915 Ages 15+ $35 *NOTE: All needed materials are included! A printing materials kit will be made for each student. ABOUT THE CLASS: Many effects can be achieved in monotypes that are not possible with any other printing technique. In gelatin monoprinting, a jelly-like material (homemade or store bought) is used as the printing plate. The soft surface…
Find out more »July 2021
Little Worlds: SUMMER CAMP
Art camp for 7 to 12-year-olds at Waterfall Arts. Little Worlds: SUMMER CAMP Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 16 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 7– 12 year olds $225 ($203 with 10% sibling discount) CAMP DESCRIPTION:For every art material we use throughout the week - from clay to watercolor, we'll make a miniature version for a tiny world of our own. It's our popular camp, "Teensy Tiny Town", single serving sized! As usual, we'll have games, picnics, and…
Find out more »Painters Delight: SUMMER CAMP
Art camp for 7 to 12-year-olds at Waterfall Arts. Painters Delight: SUMMER CAMP Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 7 – 12 year olds $225 ($203 with 10% sibling discount) CAMP DESCRIPTION: Facepaint, murals, plein air watercolors in the park and more! You're going to want to wear your messy clothes this week. As usual, we'll have games, picnics, and water play at recess. We will follow up-to-date Covid19 CDC guidelines to keep kids…
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