Art Programs

Learn the craft of weaving natural materials—grasses, bark, vines, and more—into functional, beautiful baskets with Jessica Steele. This hands-on class covers collecting, processing, and weaving with locally sourced materials such as cattail, pine needle, birch bark, willow, and grapevine.  The workshop includes a presentation, live demos, and take-home materials. No experience necessary. Maine Audubon strives […]

Join local artist Kristin F. Simmons as she demonstrates watercolor techniques and shows how to create a composition inspired by Maine native berries. Beginner and intermediate levels welcome. No experience needed. All materials are provided. Just show up ready to slow down, look closely, and let nature do what it does best. $40 Members/$50 Nonmembers […]

Using the watercolors created by Catherine Fubish, an American botanist who collected, classified and illustrated the native flora of Maine in the 1800 and 1900s, we’ll create collages of native wildflowers. You’ll have several species to choose from. Starting with a pencil outline, small snips of different fabrics are layered and held in place temporarily […]

‘Tis the season! In this festive two-hour class, you’ll learn to make your own balsam holiday wreath from scratch with Jessica Steele. Working on a 12″ ring, you’ll build a full, fragrant balsam base and accent it with other natural beauties like white pine and cedar, then finish it off with a 2.5″ ribbon bow. […]

Get into the holiday spirit by creating beautiful handmade gifts from fresh natural evergreens! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll make a whimsical 3-foot holiday gnome using balsam, fir, and white pine over a tomato cage frame, complete with a festive hat and nose. This eye-catching gnome makes a wonderful decoration for your front porch […]