The Young Artists’ Studio is an opportunity for creatives ages 8-18 to enjoy an "open studio” experience. They are able to use any of a wide array of materials to create projects of their choosing, for a full two hours or just drop in for a while. Each week there is a technique demonstrated by […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Tuesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together*) The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Open studio time for kids 5 and up, a time to explore clay with no direct instruction, but lots of advice available. Drop in for kids only (parents can wait outside or in the hallway). Limit 12 participants. $15 per child. Work can be fired for an extra minimal charge. Studio Manager Linda Stec has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has a well-furnished and staffed clay studio for artists of all skill levels (*must have some experience and an orientation before attending Open Studios) to drop in and work independently on their own […]
Our sunny Bridge Studio is open to all adults who need some time to play and practice with basic art materials. Create a collage from our giant scrap bin, relax and color a while, or try the day's suggested activity. All over 18 years of age are welcome. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing for […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don't let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Belfast is a featured city during Maine Craft Weekend 2023! Join us at your community art center for: A special Saturday Art Market on our front lawn Drop-in Life Drawing with a clothed model Clay open studio and raku firing, Glassblowing demos and glass pumpkin making experiences, Madder Root botanical dye workshop with Jude Hsiang […]
Join us for Maine Craft Weekend in Belfast! Check out some real Chinese shadow puppets, learn about the artist who created them and how shadow puppetry has mesmerized audiences around the world for centuries. Then, get to work designing and assembling your own puppets (with moving parts) to put on your own shows at home.
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has a well-furnished and staffed clay studio for artists of all skill levels (*must have some experience and an orientation before attending Open Studios) to drop in and work independently on their own […]
The Young Artists’ Studio is an opportunity for creatives ages 8-18 to enjoy an "open studio” experience. They are able to use any of a wide array of materials to create projects of their choosing, for a full two hours or just drop in for a while. Each week there is a technique demonstrated by […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Tuesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together*) The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has […]
Get your hands in clay, meet new friends, and share the magic of turning mud into functional objects! The focus of this 8-week introductory class is on learning the basics of wheel-throwing—centering, good posture, the initial steps—all leading to functional pieces after 4-6 weeks (depending on firing schedules and drying time). Students are encouraged to […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Open studio time for kids 5 and up, a time to explore clay with no direct instruction, but lots of advice available. Drop in for kids only (parents can wait outside or in the hallway). Limit 12 participants. $15 per child. Work can be fired for an extra minimal charge. Studio Manager Linda Stec has […]
Our sunny Bridge Studio is open to all adults who need some time to play and practice with basic art materials. Create a collage from our giant scrap bin, relax and color a while, or try the day's suggested activity. All over 18 years of age are welcome. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing for […]
This 6-week clay class focuses on wheel-based skills and basic forms such as cylinder and bowl. Students will learn the whole process of creating a functional vessel, including the following pot-making steps: centering, throwing basic forms such as a cylinder and bowl, trimming, decorating, handles and glazing. Dates of classes: October 12, 19, 26, November […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don't let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Gather your friends to try your hands at the potter’s wheel in a relaxed and fun environment. Participants will make wheel thrown objects such as cups, bowls, or vases. All supplies are provided for this program. All skill levels are welcome in this workshop where you’ll unwind and play in the mud—if you like it, […]
Second Saturday Stitch Social is a monthly gathering for people to get together and stitch with other needlework enthusiasts. This group is for anyone interested in hand embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, knitting, crocheting, rug hooking—ALL fiber crafts are welcome. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, bring your latest project and join us […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Wednesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together) 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 […]
The Young Artists’ Studio is an opportunity for creatives ages 8-18 to enjoy an "open studio” experience. They are able to use any of a wide array of materials to create projects of their choosing, for a full two hours or just drop in for a while. Each week there is a technique demonstrated by […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Tuesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together*) The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Open studio time for kids 5 and up, a time to explore clay with no direct instruction, but lots of advice available. Drop in for kids only (parents can wait outside or in the hallway). Limit 12 participants. $15 per child. Work can be fired for an extra minimal charge. Studio Manager Linda Stec has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has a well-furnished and staffed clay studio for artists of all skill levels (*must have some experience and an orientation before attending Open Studios) to drop in and work independently on their own […]
Using book illustrations and a piece of Karen Jelenfy’s original work, students will reflect on artists’ use of abstraction as a response to the landscape. Artists to be explored include Andrew Wyeth, Emily Carr, Joan Mitchell, and John Walker. An original painting by the instructor will then be viewed. Participants will discuss the influence of […]
Our sunny Bridge Studio is open to all adults who need some time to play and practice with basic art materials. Create a collage from our giant scrap bin, relax and color a while, or try the day's suggested activity. All over 18 years of age are welcome. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing for […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don't let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
After a 3-year hiatus we are bringing the Denizen Show back to Waterfall Arts. What is a denizen you ask? Denizen = an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place. A Waterfall Arts Denizen = a volunteer, private studio artist, teacher, public studio monitor, studio subscriber, podcast guest, artist in residence, staff member, or board […]
Join us for the official opening of our Mail Art Exhibition "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Mail art is simply art that has been sent through the mail, but generally is made knowing the piece will journey via the post. Painting, drawing, collage, photography, and writing can all easily be mail art. Stamps, how the piece is […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Wednesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together) 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 […]
The Young Artists’ Studio is an opportunity for creatives ages 8-18 to enjoy an "open studio” experience. They are able to use any of a wide array of materials to create projects of their choosing, for a full two hours or just drop in for a while. Each week there is a technique demonstrated by […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Tuesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together*) The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Open studio time for kids 5 and up, a time to explore clay with no direct instruction, but lots of advice available. Drop in for kids only (parents can wait outside or in the hallway). Limit 12 participants. $15 per child. Work can be fired for an extra minimal charge. Studio Manager Linda Stec has […]
Our sunny Bridge Studio is open to all adults who need some time to play and practice with basic art materials. Create a collage from our giant scrap bin, relax and color a while, or try the day's suggested activity. All over 18 years of age are welcome. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing for […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don't let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Wednesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together) 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 […]
The Young Artists’ Studio is an opportunity for creatives ages 8-18 to enjoy an "open studio” experience. They are able to use any of a wide array of materials to create projects of their choosing, for a full two hours or just drop in for a while. Each week there is a technique demonstrated by […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Tuesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together*) The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Open studio time for kids 5 and up, a time to explore clay with no direct instruction, but lots of advice available. Drop in for kids only (parents can wait outside or in the hallway). Limit 12 participants. $15 per child. Work can be fired for an extra minimal charge. Studio Manager Linda Stec has […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has a well-furnished and staffed clay studio for artists of all skill levels (*must have some experience and an orientation before attending Open Studios) to drop in and work independently on their own […]
Our sunny Bridge Studio is open to all adults who need some time to play and practice with basic art materials. Create a collage from our giant scrap bin, relax and color a while, or try the day's suggested activity. All over 18 years of age are welcome. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing for […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don't let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall […]
Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has a well-furnished and staffed clay studio for artists of all skill levels (*must have some experience and an orientation before attending Open Studios) to drop in and work independently on their own […]
$15 per session Drop in or register online (Save $5 if you register for Wednesday Short Pose and Saturday Long Pose sessions together) 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 […]
This class is part of a 3-week series of book arts classes that will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Paste Papers, Japanese Books, and Long Stitch Books. Each class will focus on a different topic, while we learn the basics of book binding vocabulary and a bit of book binding history. Students can register for each […]
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