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    • 30 Nov 2023
    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 51 sessions
    • ArtWaves
    • 21
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    Imagine walking into an art supply store where every canvas, brush, and pigment  beckon to you without any price tags. That's  the essence of our open studio sessions at our art community hub. Every Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM, our members step into a space that mirrors the boundless aisles of an art supply haven, but with one key difference – everything is free. The tables are laden with top-notch equipment, and shelves are stocked with an array of donated materials, creating an atmosphere where artistic possibilities are as limitless as one's imagination.

    In this creative sanctuary, members not only have access to a wealth of artistic resources but also to a spacious studio where they can spread out and immerse themselves in their projects. The open layout fosters a sense of community, turning the studio into a collaborative space where friendly fellow members work side by side, sharing ideas, techniques, and encouragement. It's a place where creative minds converge, turning each session into a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression.

    To enhance the experience, complimentary tea flows freely, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. As members sip on their tea, they find themselves surrounded not only by the hum of creativity but also by a supportive network of like-minded individuals. The "smarts and parts" philosophy encourages the exchange of knowledge, making this space not just a studio but a dynamic community where artistic intelligence is shared, and the necessary materials are readily available for all members. Best of all, this enriching experience comes at no cost to members, emphasizing our commitment to making creativity accessible and fostering a space where art is truly for everyone.

    Artists younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

      

    • 3 Jan 2024
    • 8 Jan 2025
    • 78 sessions
    • ArtWaves Dance Studio
    • 49
    Register

    Zen Meditation: Drop-In Group 2024

    Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm 

    Registration is not required. Please arrive a few minutes early to park and settle in.

    The way of Zen is very simple: how one keeps one's mind, moment after moment after moment. It is not "tuning out" or creating a “blissed out” state. Instead Zen encourages us to "tune in" and realize the miracle of being alive right in this moment, whatever it holds.

    Our weekly sessions are Zen practice stripped down to the basics. There is no chanting or ritual, just seated and walking meditation, followed by a short teaching sharing the wisdom of ancient and contemporary Zen Masters (including the Buddha himself).

    All levels of experience, including none, are welcome, and instruction is enthusiastically offered to beginners. Meditation cushions and chairs are provided. (If you are new, please come a few minutes early so we can help you get set up).

    COST:

    Sessions are offered in accordance with the Buddha’s practice of dana (generosity). Donations of any amount are received with gratitude and help support the teaching and our practice space at ArtWaves.


    INSTRUCTOR BIO:

    Laura Bonyon Neal is an ordained Zen Buddhist priest, authorized  Zen teacher, and  Dharma heir of the late Most Venerable Wonji Dharma. Whether teaching, meditating, cooking, gardening, or drawing at ArtWaves, Laura holds Zen’s great question “What Is This?” at the forefront in order to keep her mind moment after moment after moment. And she really likes cats.


    • 4 May 2024
    • 24 Nov 2024
    • 30 sessions
    Register


    Imagine walking into an art supply store where every canvas, brush, and pigment beckon to you without any price tags. That's the essence of our open studio sessions at our art community hub. Every Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM, our members step into a space that mirrors the boundless aisles of an art supply haven, but with one key difference – everything is free. The tables are laden with top-notch equipment, and shelves are stocked with an array of donated materials, creating an atmosphere where artistic possibilities are as limitless as one's imagination.

    In this creative sanctuary, members not only have access to a wealth of artistic resources but also to a spacious studio where they can spread out and immerse themselves in their projects. The open layout fosters a sense of community, turning the studio into a collaborative space where friendly fellow members work side by side, sharing ideas, techniques, and encouragement. It's a place where creative minds converge, turning each session into a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression.

    To enhance the experience, complimentary tea flows freely, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. As members sip on their tea, they find themselves surrounded not only by the hum of creativity but also by a supportive network of like-minded individuals. The "smarts and parts" philosophy encourages the exchange of knowledge, making this space not just a studio but a dynamic community where artistic intelligence is shared, and the necessary materials are readily available for all members. Best of all, this enriching experience comes at no cost, emphasizing our commitment to making creativity accessible and fostering a space where art is truly for everyone.

    • 12 May 2024
    • 19 Jan 2025
    • 37 sessions
    • Artwaves
    Register

    We meet every Sunday from 1pm-4pm during open studio.  Participants can bring your current knitting, crochet, sewing, mending, handsewing, mending, embroidery, weaving, felting, needlepoint, cross stitch….. all things fiber and needle projects to work in conversation with each other.  It’s a drop in group so you don’t have to register. Special guests will introduce new techniques and demo their needlework. Artwaves is also taking donations of materials, sewing machines, sergers, yarn, fabric, etc.  Participants may bring unfinished projects or ideas for community projects such as donations of hats, mittens, blankets, shawls, etc. 

    This ongoing group maintains an email list for persons interested or who have attended.  If you want to be on the email list, please send an email to office@artwavesmdi.org

    New to all this? Artwaves will provide supplies, beginning instruction, sewing machines and materials for you to try. 

    Free to members of Artwaves, non-members by donation 

    • 4 Sep 2024
    • 23 Oct 2024
    • 8 sessions

    Dive into the vibrant world of creativity with our after-school art class at ArtWaves Community Art Center! Designed for children in grades 2 through 6, this dynamic class offers a fun and engaging environment where young artists can explore various mediums and techniques.

    Each week, students will experiment with new materials and artistic concepts, fostering their imagination and developing their skills. Every project is designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence. The class encourages teamwork, artistic expression, and problem-solving, all while ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

    Whether your child is a budding artist or simply looking to explore their creative side, Afterschool Art Jam at ArtWaves is the perfect way to unwind after school and make lasting memories.

    Register for this fun class on the YMCA website

    • 5 Sep 2024
    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • ArtWaves
    Register

    Thursday Figure Drawing
    Every Thursday! 12:00pm -3:00pm 
    Where the model is the star, a series of 20 minute poses with no instruction, but plenty of easels, charcoal, basic supplies, tea, and friendly fellow artists. 18 and over, under 18 allowed with parental attendance!
    $15 per week or Members can register with $25 per month at a significant discount! 


    • 11 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 1
    Register

    Back by popular demand-

    Batik: Ancient Art, New Twist --

    Use your photographs or Gloria's. Transfer reality to artistry with ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice-paper. Learn ancient techniques, play with layering color and go home with two wonderful paintings.

    For those who have taken her workshop before, here is the opportunity to bring pieces from previous classes to to the studio to deepen, improve or add to it.

    All materials and step by step instructions are provided. 

    Teens/Adults of all skill levels. The class is equally effective for beginners, professional artists and those taking the course multiple times.  

    If you want a custom group batik workshop at a time convenient to you,  contact office@artwavesmdi.org

    About the instructor: Gloria Avner has been creating and teaching art professionally for over twenty years. She is well known for specializing in painting BATIK Style. Both beginners and professional artists like to take her courses more than once. Ms. Avner has traveled the world and ran an art gallery in Town Hill for 35 years (Aquarius Artifacts). Her paintings are in Florida Galleries and collections across the country, and she is also well known for her Pet Portraits. See her work on Facebook, IG (@gloriavner), and Fineartamerica.com.

    So much fun!

    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 8
    Register






    Cyanotype, also called sun-printing, is an early photographic process that produces blue and white prints. It is usually done in bright sunlight, but can also produce beautiful prints on cloudy days, and can be done indoors with a specialized UV light. You’ll have a chance to try both sunlight and artificial light.

    We will use seasonal plants including meadow flowers, ferns, feathers, crystal dishes, lace, and 19th century illustrations to make spring and summer landscape notecards.

    There will be a lot of movement between indoor and out door workstations - if you have any mobility challenges please let us know so we can accommodate you.

    While this workshop is an introduction to cyanotype, all levels of experience are welcome to come and experiment. People under 14 must be accompanied by an adult” 


    Meet the Artist:    

    Jennifer Booher’s cyanotype work plays with seasonal changes and the optical properties of light.  She has been a Resident Artist with Acadia National Park since 2015, and Artist-in-Residence with the Mount Desert Island Historical Society since 2018. Ms. Booher is the recipient of grants from the Maine Arts Commission, the Puffin Foundation and the Kindling Fund. 

          


    • 20 Sep 2024
    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Art Waves Dance Studio

    As we approach the autumnal equinox, we invite you to dance the polarities of the 5Rhythms as we explore each rhythm in it’s endarkened and enlightened expression. This journey of movement, connection, ritual, and integration is offered as a waypoint on your path to the reflective, soothing, and generous energy of harvest that autumn can offer.

    2 Day Workshop Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st from 10am to 7pm each day

    To Register go to the 5Rhythms website at www.afterbefore.live




    • 21 Sep 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • ArtWaves Campus
    • 12
    Register

    Encaustic Painting

    Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid or paste is then applied to a surface—usually prepared wood, though plaster, paper,canvasand other materials are used. Tools and special brushes used to shape the ‘paint’ before it cools. Because wax is used as the pigment binder, encaustics can be sculpted as well as painted. Other materials are encased or collaged into the surface, or layered, using the encaustic medium to stick them to the surface. The more you look the more you will see.

    This centuries old medium has fast become one of the hottest mediums for artistic exploration. Liz Cutler will guide you step by step to inscribe words, include map selections, use unique papers, botanicals or bring your own flat treasures to imbed into the beeswax /varnish medium.  

    All levels welcome!

    Members  $55.  Non Members  $65



    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 10 Nov 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Dance Studio
    Register

    Join us for an exploration of movement expression, dance creativity, and communication through the structure of improvisation.  Each session will begin with a structured full-body warm-up which leads to more open-ended dance improvisation exercises.  All abilities welcome. 

    Your instructor:

    David Lamon is an experienced teacher and choreographer who has studied and taught a wide variety of dance forms and movement techniques.  Whether he is teaching jazz, modern, improv, or ballroom, David’s classes are fun, engaging, and demonstrate a thoughtful attention to the foundations of each dance.  Whatever the form, David believes that dance is a doorway to the synchronistic creativity of being in the moment.

    • 23 Sep 2024
    • 11 Nov 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Dance Studio
    Register

    No partner?  No problem! 

    Learn new dance steps while having fun in a group setting. This class is appropriate for all levels.  Please carry in a dedicated pair of dance shoes (clean, non-marking soles); no outdoor shoes are allowed into the studio.

    Your instructor:

    David Lamon is an experienced teacher and choreographer who has studied and taught a wide variety of dance forms and movement techniques.  Whether he is teaching jazz, modern, improv, or ballroom, David’s classes are fun, engaging, and demonstrate a thoughtful attention to the foundations of each dance.  Whatever the form, David believes that dance is a doorway to the synchronistic creativity of being in the moment.

    • 23 Sep 2024
    • 11 Nov 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Dance Studio
    Register

    This class will focus primarily on Rhumba and Salsa patterns for social dance settings at the beginner/intermediate levels.  We’ll cover basics and more complex dance patterns and partnering skills.  Focus is on having fun and feeling more confident on the dance floor. Must register with a partner.  Please carry in a dedicated pair of dance shoes (clean, non-marking soles); no outdoor shoes are allowed into the studio to protect the floor.

    Our instructor:

    David Lamon is an experienced teacher and choreographer who has studied and taught a wide variety of dance forms and movement techniques.  Whether he is teaching jazz, modern, improv, or ballroom, David’s classes are fun, engaging, and demonstrate a thoughtful attention to the foundations of each dance.  Whatever the form, David believes that dance is a doorway to the synchronistic creativity of being in the moment.

    • 25 Sep 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Kaleidoscope Studio
    Register

    Hidden color exists all around us, waiting to be transformed into works of art. Have you ever wondered how to utilize local plant species and food compost in a sustainable, creative way? Eco printing is the process of bundling and steaming both plants and food waste onto either fabric or paper, allowing the natural pigments to transfer to the prepared substrate. All of the colors, shapes, and textures that bond with the fiber come from the materials themselves. Eco printing offers unique variations and a world of possibilities that allow for full exploration, while mindfully collaborating with the natural world!

    Participants will print onto a set of mordanted fabric samples, including a cotton bandana, tote bag, and linen cloth. Create beautiful, one of a kind pieces that can be admired forever, while taking time to slow down and appreciate the diversity of patterns, shapes and ideas dwelling alongside and within us.

    Meet the Artist:


    Katama Murray (she/her) is an eco artist, educator, naturalist, and small business owner from the small, coastal town of Blue Hill, Maine. Her work is inspired by phenomenological rhythms of nature and our interconnectedness to the environment. Living and studying throughout various parts of New England, she has always been influenced by the outdoors and the ways in which we coexist with the natural world. Utilizing local, mindfully foraged natural materials, she layers print and fiber processes to visually communicate ideas, observations, and perpetual experimentation. Katama has a BFA in Printmaking from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and an MFA in Printmaking from Indiana University Bloomington. She has taught workshops and exhibited work throughout New England and beyond, yet will always be drawn to the beauty of the East coast.

    • 28 Sep 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 8
    Register

    Back by Popular Demand!

    Stained Glass for Beginners with Dave and Lisa Roy 


    In this beginner’s class, participants will learn all of the techniques used in making a full sized, copper foiled stained glass panel, but in a smaller context. Steps include pattern cutting, glass selection and cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina and wax. Please bring a packed lunch. 



    Meet the Artists


    Dave and Lisa Roy have been stained glass artisans for over 20 years. For 10 years, they owned and operated a full service stained glass studio in Bucksport.  Their work can be seen in hospitals, churches, and many private residences across the world. You can see more of their work at their website: https://www.stubborncowglass.com

    • 29 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 10
    Register

    Batik Painting: the Acadia Dark Sky!!

    We’ll use ink, wax and watercolor to play with our own versions of Starry, Starry Night on this very special celebratory Weekend. You will go home with two completed paintings and a sense of discovery. All will be provided in the wonderful working space at ArtWaves Studio in Town Hill. 

    Come learn the ancient art of Batik Painting with Master Batik Teacher Gloria Avner! Using wax as a resist, we will create layers of brilliantly graduated color and experience effects not possible with other painting techniques. Learn to use ink, wax and watercolor on delicate Japanese rice paper. You will be guided step-by-step through the creation of beautiful artwork.   

    Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

    $82.50 ($72.50 for members) 

    Teens/Adults of all skill levels. The class is equally effective for beginners, professional artists and those taking the course multiple times.

      

    About the instructor: Gloria Avner has been creating and teaching art professionally for over twenty years. She is well known for specializing in painting BATIK Style. Both beginners and professional artists like to take her courses more than once. Ms. Avner has traveled the world and ran an art gallery in Town Hill for 35 years (Aquarius Artifacts). Her paintings are in Florida Galleries and collections across the country, and she is also well known for her Pet Portraits. See her work on Facebook, IG (@gloriavner), and Fineartamerica.com.



    • 2 Oct 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 5
    Register

    Batik: Ancient Art, New Twist with Gloria Avner

    Use your photographs or mine. Transfer reality to artistry with ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice-paper. Learn ancient techniques, play with layering color and go home with two wonderful paintings. All materials and step by step instructions are provided at the spacious ArtWaves Studio in Town Hill.

    Teens/Adults of all skill levels. The class is equally effective for beginners, professional artists and those taking the course multiple times.

    $95 ($85 for members) 10-2

      

    About the instructor: Gloria Avner has been creating and teaching art professionally for over twenty years. She is well known for specializing in painting BATIK Style. Both beginners and professional artists like to take her courses more than once. Ms. Avner has traveled the world and ran an art gallery in Town Hill for 35 years (Aquarius Artifacts). Her paintings are in Florida Galleries and collections across the country, and she is also well known for her Pet Portraits. See her work on Facebook, IG (@gloriavner), and Fineartamerica.com.

    If you need to cancel your registration, please email office@artwavesmdi.org. Your account will then reflect a credit that may be used toward future classes.

    If you already have a credit and would like to apply it to this class, please contact office@artwavesmdi.org before registering!


    • 5 Oct 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 6
    Register

     

    If you’ve got the basics down and want to push the materials further, here is the opportunity to try more complicated techniques like wet cyanotype, bleaching, and toning. Jennifer Booher will have a variety of papers and prints for you to experiment with. People under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Prepare to get messy!

     

         

    Jennifer Booher’s cyanotype work plays with seasonal changes and the optical properties of light.  She has been a Resident Artist with Acadia National Park since 2015, and Artist-in-Residence with the Mount Desert Island Historical Society since 2018. Ms. Booher is the recipient of grants from the Maine Arts Commission, the Puffin Foundation and the Kindling Fund. 

           

    • 6 Oct 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Kalidescope and Fine Art Studios
    Register

    Join us for a "Sew Down" brought to you by Which Stitch, A Circle of Needles.


    Meet fellow sewers to make reusable produce bags that will be given to local farms, markets and food pantries. Unwanted clothing and fabric has a detrimental effect on the environment and this is an easy way to upcycle and make a difference. These bags will replace plastic produce bags that are difficult and costly to recycle. 


    Participants will leave with your own produce bag as well as leaving some bags to be shared. Our hope is to host future gatherings (including kids and youth classes) where learning basic sewing skills will be stressed.  Making produce bags covers many beginning sewing skills. 


    Machines, sergers, patterns, notions and fabric will be available. 

    Please bring your own machine if you have one. Bring your own washed cotton or cotton blends from the "fabric stash" or use our washed donated fabrics.  

    We are looking forward to stitching together with a purpose. 


    This project is organized by Claire T Weinberg and Paige Collins. For additional details, Claire can be reached at dulseandrugosa@gmail.com and Paige at yellowfarmhouse@hotmail.com



    • 9 Oct 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    Register

     NATIVE

    BOTANTICAL

    PRINTMAKING


    No experience necessary for this wow of a workshop!

    We supply it all and the results are stunning.

    We will guide you step by step through a few  possibilities of monoprinting. Print on a variety of papers using Akua inks which blend beautifully.  Print on fabrics with acrylics.   Pull some fabulous fern prints, mount them on fabric and embellish them as you desire.  Bring home a wall hanging, a matted piece and postcards. 

    Have an art date with friends, family, colleagues, or yourself  to create some unique pieces. It can be a tad addictive, so become a member and continue to use the studio and materials at open studio time! 

    You are welcome to bring snacks and enjoy our tea/coffee.

    Children under 10 needs an adult partner

    Members:  $37.50

    Yet to be Members:  $47.50

    One Volunteer slot open:  $18.00

    Instructor: Liz Cutler 

        Botanical Printmaking, Wed., Aug. 26  

       So much Fun!

    • 13 Oct 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 3
    Register

    Spoon Carving Workshop with Tilth & Timber

    During this six hour small group workshop you will learn how to transform a log into a functional wooden spoon using simple hand tools. 

    We will discuss the basics of spoon carving and tools of the trade, including how to safely use an axe and basic knife techniques.

    You will learn about choosing the right piece of wood, designing a spoon, and reading the grain. 

    No previous woodworking experience is necessary. You will learn safety techniques and have step-by-step instruction along your spoon carving journey. All tools and materials necessary will be provided for use during the workshop.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the class, you will receive a full refund as credit on your Artwaves account. If you are having difficulty with the website or registration process, please call us 207-266-0010 before registering for a class.  Cancellations made 48 hours before the class are non-refundable.


    • 25 Oct 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 40
    Register

         Pumpkin Carving &

         Fireside Storytime

         Friday, October 25

         5-7pm




    Come carve jack o'lanterns and paint pumpkins to decorate your doorstep for Halloween!  Cider and hot cocoa will be served as we light our jack o'lanterns, and sit together by the fireside for poetry and story time inspired by the shifting seasons.

    Storytime sneak peak!

    "Song of the Witches" from Shakespeare's MacBeth (copies will be available so we can all read it together!)

    "Double, double toil and trouble;
    Fire burn and caldron bubble.
    Fillet of a fenny snake,
    In the caldron boil and bake;
    Eye of newt and toe of frog,
    Wool of bat and tongue of dog,
    Adder's fork and blind-worm's sting,
    Lizard's leg and howlet's wing,

    Double, double toil and trouble;
    Fire burn and caldron bubble.
    Cool it with a baboon's blood,
    Then the charm is firm and good.
    For a charm of powerful trouble,
    Like a hell-broth boil and bubble!

    Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

    $5 registration fee per person or $5 for families. 

    Pumpkins supplied by ArtWaves.

    Costumes welcome!



    Thank you to Jeff Miller and Coastal Maine Realty for supporting this event!


    • 26 Oct 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 8
    Register

    Back by Popular Demand!

    Stained Glass for Beginners with Dave and Lisa Roy 


    In this beginner’s class, participants will learn all of the techniques used in making a full sized, copper foiled stained glass panel, but in a smaller context. Steps include pattern cutting, glass selection and cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina and wax. Please bring a packed lunch. 



    Meet the Artists


    Dave and Lisa Roy have been stained glass artisans for over 20 years. For 10 years, they owned and operated a full service stained glass studio in Bucksport.  Their work can be seen in hospitals, churches, and many private residences across the world. You can see more of their work at their website: https://www.stubborncowglass.com

    • 23 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • ArtWaves
    • 8
    Register

    Back by Popular Demand!

    Stained Glass for Beginners with Dave and Lisa Roy 


    In this beginner’s class, participants will learn all of the techniques used in making a full sized, copper foiled stained glass panel, but in a smaller context. Steps include pattern cutting, glass selection and cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina and wax. Please bring a packed lunch. 



    Meet the Artists


    Dave and Lisa Roy have been stained glass artisans for over 20 years. For 10 years, they owned and operated a full service stained glass studio in Bucksport.  Their work can be seen in hospitals, churches, and many private residences across the world. You can see more of their work at their website: https://www.stubborncowglass.com


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