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Roxanne Stevenson, an experienced clay artist and Ticonic Clay Studio member, will lead this class focusing on a key hand building technique known as slab construction. Students will begin with using a rolling pin-like machine called a slab roller to create artwork with flat “sheets” of clay. These sheets will be cut and attached together […]
This inclusive, hands-on summer clay camp will provide young artists and makers a great opportunity to learn basic clay techniques. From wheel throwing, hand-building, coiling and pinch pot creation, your child will learn many ways to work with clay. Our inclusive group environment will provide for individual attention while fostering creativity and confidence. No prior […]
Get your phones and digital cameras ready! Ticonic Gallery is thrilled to partner with Maine photographer, John Meader to offer an immersive, hands-on, digital photography workshop. This workshop will cover topics including composition, style, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. This class will include a ‘photography walk’ in downtown Waterville where students will take photographs as […]
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]
Join Maine artist and mask creator Alexis Burbank for this enchanting pollinator mask painting workshop. Explore the colorful designs of your favorite moth, butterfly, hummingbird, or bee as you paint one of Alexis’s one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted leather masks. This creative ode to our pollinators is a perfect celebration of spring. Cost: $65. (This event is eligible for […]
If you're interested in working with clay but unsure where to start, this beginner six-week series is perfect for you. This series will focus on key hand building techniques, including using a slab roller, constructing vessels, and learning coiling techniques and the basics of surface decoration. No prior experience required. The class meets Wednesdays, May […]
WATERCOLOR OF THE SEASONS: BIRDS AND BLOOMS April 30, 2022 Time: 10am-2pm Organizations: Mid-Maine Regional Adult Education and Ticonic Gallery +Studio Venue: Ticonic Studio, 10 Water St Suite 104, Waterville, ME 04901 Join Desi DuBois and Serena Sanborn for a relaxed beginner’s guide to the art of watercolor. Desi will guide the watercolor session and Serena, a Maine […]
Waterville Creates is excited to announce “The Farm Tools Project” exhibition at Ticonic Gallery and the Railroad Square Cinema Lobby, opening Monday, April 11, and on view through June 17, 2022. A visual exploration of the use of hand tools on small farms in Maine, this exhibition features cyanotypes, an old form of non-toxic photography […]
Release your child's inner artist! Inspired by The Farm Tools Project exhibition on view at Ticonic Gallery through June 17, young artists and makers will explore a wide range of activities, including using 3D printers to design and create objects, constructing recycled sculptures, learning clay techniques, and painting rocks for your home and garden. Click for more […]
Visiting Clay Artist Series: Pinch Pots for Everyone with Siem Van Der Ven Ticonic Clay Studio is pleased to announce its inaugural Visiting Clay Artist Series. This welcoming, hands-on program will allow participants to work closely with professional and practicing ceramic artists to learn unique pottery methods. Each visiting artist is a master of their […]
This 6-week introductory pottery class will explore the fundamentals of wheel throwing including creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Students will learn clay basics including centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and glazing. No experience necessary. Class runs on Thursdays, March 31 - May 5, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost is […]
Discover the idiosyncrasies of working with porcelain on and off the wheel as Martha Grover leads you through hands-on demonstrations of how to make undulating functional forms. Forms will include cups, bowls, vases, pitchers, lidded forms, and baskets. Martha will share her special throwing and altering techniques that incorporate this elegant and sensuous material’s best […]
Have you ever wondered about local Maine clay? Sign up for this workshop to learn about Maine’s native clay from its glacial origins to redware pottery. Led by E. Saffronia Downing, a residential fellow at the Lunder Institute for American Art, we will explore Maine’s local “blue clay,” learn how to use wild clay as […]
Join us for Figure drawing class, now on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS in our new and improved location within the Hathaway Building! See below for more about our new location. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone […]
Join Desi DuBois and Serena Sanborn for a relaxed, guided beginners’ winter watercolor painting session. Desi will guide the watercolor painting and Serena, a Maine Master Naturalist, will answer curious questions like “How does the fox find a mouse under the snow?” The final creation will be your choice of an 11×17 or a 24×30 depiction […]
The theme for February's Community Drawing session is 80s night! You're welcome to wear your favorite 80s clothes, draw with your favorite 80s styles and colors, and listen to 80s music with us. All levels of experience are welcome to join this session and hone drawing skills in a supportive environment. Click for more info and to […]
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]
Sgraffito is an ancient form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a layer of contrasting color. In this hands-on and playful class, ceramic artist Tim Christensen will guide you through expressing yourself through etching on clay. For ages 12 and up. No experience is necessary. Cost: $37 for adults, $27 for […]
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]
How do you put on prosthetic horns or add a cool fake knife wound to your face? We are glad you asked! Come try out a cool Halloween look with makeup artist Sarah LeClair. Each person will create one look with one type of prosthetic. (Recommended for adults, but kids ages 12+ are welcome with […]
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]