• Plein Air Painting: Seal Cove

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Paint in one of the most beautiful seaside spots on Mount Desert Island with artist Erika Elizabeth at Seal Cove picnic area. Students will learn how to paint water, rocks, and trees to create their own watercolor landscape, surrounded by mountains, a working harbor, and the sea. Erika has a unique style of teaching that...

    $32.00 – $39.00
  • Playdate With A Sketchbook

    Waterfall Arts 256 High St, Belfast, ME, United States

    In this sketchbook workshop for all levels, we will explore stress-free techniques to build your skills and confidence while creating art in a sketchbook with paints, drawing tools, and a variety of papers.

    $85
  • Paint ‘n’ Sip: Rock Cairns

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For September,...

    $34.00 – $42.00
  • Bird Chatter with Seth Benz

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with field ecologist and expert birder Seth Benz. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity, a favorite bird-related reading, or your latest observations. Depending on weather, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk...

    $20.00 – $25.00
  • Fundraising in Challenging Times – Training for Nonprofits & others

    First Church UCC Belfast 8 Court St, Belfast, ME 04915, ME, United States

    “Fundraising in Challenging Times” is a learning opportunity for nonprofits and other public benefit community organizations. Join us for what promises to be an engaging and productive session, as part of the rising tide that will lift all boats! Read on for the juicy details… About the program: If you’re worried about surviving and thriving...

  • Painting Technique Class: Negative Painting Techniques

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Experiment with negative space in your watercolor painting and create a modern painting of leaves in this technique workshop. Join us at the Gilley with instructor Erika Elizabeth, who will guide students step by step to express their own creativity and learn.

    $37.00 – $44.00
  • CARVE A PREENING DUCK WITH MASTER CARVER JOSH BREWER

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Join award-winning master carver Josh Brewer for this 5-day workshop. Josh will lead students through hand-carving a preening duck (no feet showing) from a cedar blank; then finishing it with sanding and paint. All tools, materials and the blank are supplied as part of the class fee, but students are welcome to bring their own...

    $165.00 – $205.00
  • Adult Outdoor Skills Day at Camp Beech Cliff

    Camp Beech Cliff 264 Beech Hill Rd, Mount Desert, ME, United States

    Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Camp Beech Cliff’s Adult Outdoor Skills Day on Sunday, September 20. Presented by Camp Beech Cliff in partnership with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Maine Outdoor Programs, this daylong event offers participants the opportunity to build confidence and learn new outdoor skills in a...

    $75
  • Paint ‘n’ Sip: Misty Marsh

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For October,...

    $34.00 – $42.00
  • Self Expression Through Nature Photography

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    This full-day workshop takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3, and runs from approximately 5:30am to 6:30pm. It is led by local professional photographer, J.K. Putnam, and is designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. From sunrise to sunset, you will alternate between traveling around...

    $175.00 – $200.00
  • Adult Beginner Steeldrum class

    Adult Beginner Steeldrum class
    George Stevens Academy 23 Union St, Blue Hill, ME, United States

    GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...

    $100
  • Adult Beginner Steeldrum class

    Adult Beginner Steeldrum class
    George Stevens Academy 23 Union St, Blue Hill, ME, United States

    GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...

    $100