Saturdays 9am to 1pm 8 sesions starting Sept. 27 Color Theory class will focus on the following: · Saturation • Spatial Location • Complements • Transparency · Neutrals • Value • Interaction • Color Communities · Temperature • Nature Of White • Assimilation • Simultaneous Contrast · Color Voice • Integration • Harmony • Diads […]

September 27 and 28 10am to 3pm This intensive 2 day workshop is designed for artists who already understand the basics of painting in watercolor and wish to challenge themselves to explore new possibilities. We will explore in depth the importance of having a strong composition and value pattern to start with. Creating a sense […]

September 20 10am-1pm Gourds, which come in all shapes and sizes, can be painted, etched, drilled into, etc. for a variety of different effects. In this class, participants will explore surface design on their gourd using a variety of materials. Some small power tools may also be used. You will come away with a perfectly […]

October 26 1-3 pm In this workshop, participants will learn about silk fusion, the process of creating silk paper using various types of silk fibers. Silk paper can be used to make books, note cards, for a variety of mixed media art projects or for the creation of 3- dimensional pieces. Its beautiful colors and […]

First week of October, 10am- 2pm Bring your own stone or let us know if you need one. Limestone and/or marble can be provided at cost. Sizes and shapes will vary. If you have tools, bring them. Tools will be provided if you don’t own them: chisels, hammers, power tools, angle grinders, extension cords, small […]

September 16, 23, 30, 1-4 pm take one or all 3! Through a series of guided lessons and demonstrations each student will learn how to mix colors, find pleasing compositions indoors and out and understand technical aspects of acrylic paint on various surfaces. We will work on a triptych exercise as well as using acrylics […]

Instructor: Hannah Ineson OFFERED 2 NEW TIMES: Sept. 23, 24, 25 9am – 1pm, $180 Oct.7, 8, 9 9am – 1pm $180 This is a great class for beginners (yes, you can do it!), as well as accomplished painters looking for a fun way to find new images, and loosen up. Learn some easy decorative […]

Beginning October 9 4 week session A new 4-week session in life sculpture is starting on Oct. 9 at River Arts Studio, 241 US Route 1 in Damariscotta. The sessions will run from 10 am to 1 pm, on Thursdays. The cost is $80. Participants will work, without instruction, from a long-term pose over a […]

November 9th from 10-1pm In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about “shibori”, the Japanese resist method of dyeing silk scarves using a PVC pipe. This is a unique process as we wrap our silk around the pipe and watch as our creativity takes over, spilling color onto the pipe in layer after layer. You […]

Monday Evenings 5-7pm 4 week sessions This class will focus on making functional pottery for everyday use on the wheel. We will start developing our skills with the cup form and move onto more challenging forms such as the bowl, pitcher and plate. We will be working with cone 5 white stoneware to make durable, […]