• Painting Technique Workshop: Turning Obstacles Into Inspiration

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

    Turn obstacles into inspiration and experiment with watercolors to learn how to turn an “oops” into an “awesome” in this painting technique workshop. Drips, mistakes and those “blossoms” that can happen with watercolor, you’ll work with them all. Join us at the Gilley with instructor Erika Elizabeth, who will guide students step by step to...

    $37.00 – $44.00
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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