Relax, create, and enjoy a night out at ArtWaves! Our Art & Sip workshops are designed to be fun, beginner-friendly experiences where you can explore a new creative skill in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No prior experience is needed—our instructors will guide you step by step, and all materials are provided.
These workshops are for participants ages 21+. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (BYOB) to enjoy while you create. Art & Sip is even more fun with friends, so gather a group and sign up together for a creative night out!
Discover the satisfying art of woodburning in this playful, beginner-friendly workshop! Using heated tools and natural wood blanks, you’ll create your own rustic designs, illustrations, or decorative patterns—while enjoying the unmistakable campfire-like scent of real wood being transformed by hand. Whether you come with a clear idea or none at all, plenty of inspiring reference images and simple design options will be available to get you started. You’ll have the chance to make several small pieces, experiment freely, and leave with unique handmade creations that are perfect for decorating, gifting, or simply enjoying. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new!
Your instructor Seth Birch born in rural Northeast Ohio studied at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and in Germany at Freie Universität Berlin. Since 2024 the artist has lived and worked in Deer Isle, Maine. Participating in residencies and workshops instructing in various mediums along the way. His practice ranges from Sculpture to Functional and from intimate to large scale. Working with many mediums Seth Birch’s eclectic practice is a deep dive into strained relationships, personal and worldly. His most recognizable work is of two figures ripping their heart and mind out behind screens. Exploring the relationship of the reality of emotions to the hidden nature of modern means of sharing lives.
