Common Street Arts

This exhibition integrates three-dimensional design concepts created by teams of citizens during a public design charrette held in November 2018 with historic images of Castonguay Square from the Waterville Historical Society. The exhibition opens Monday, Jan 14, 2019 at 9 AM and runs through 5:00 PM Saturday, Feb 16 Common Street Arts Location: 10 Water […]

A six-week pottery class that will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The fun starts with clay basics and expands to creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration as well as glazing. The instructor […]

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to Celebrity Life Drawing. A unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice and CSA provides the chairs, model, and camaraderie. The special local celebrity model chosen for this event is John Meader of Northern […]

Come spread the love. Join in the festivities at Common Street Arts by making seasonal holiday cards for loved ones. Use stamps, markers, prints, and other techniques to make the perfect personalized cards! Dress for the mess. All ages are welcome. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Maggi Blue is a creative who wears many hats. She is a graphic designer as well as an artisan who works in glass, metalwork, and ceramics. She lives with her husband and son in Midcoast Maine. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Join us for a winter-themed paint night! Need a great holiday gift or another fun art work for your walls? Come paint with us! Inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night, we will create a winter-themed painting which we are calling Snowy Night! No experience necessary, all materials will be provided. Instructor, Yvonne Brown is a […]

Join Common Street Arts as we use stamps and make prints to create seasonal holiday cards for loved ones. Dress for mess for this one! Admission is $12 per session. Scholarships available. Click for more info

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate. This program provides an unique opportunity for artists to hone their drawing skills. Participants bring their media of choice. CSA provides the model, chairs, and camaraderie. Sessions are open to all levels of experience. This week's local celebrity is Veronique Plesch. Plesch was born in Argentina and […]

Come explore the world of clay! This six-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with clay basics and expand to creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interests. Skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration […]

Little Chair press of Portland will be in the CSA studio with an awesome mobile printing press! Print your own t-shirt, hoodie, or tea towel with fun and playful Waterville themed designs. Prices will range from $8 for a tea towel to $25 for a shirt. All proceeds will benefit Common Street Arts scholarships for […]

Join us for celebrity life drawing series capturing the poses of local “celebrities” at Common Street Arts! This week is Veronique Plesch! Click for more info.

Make simple and stylish tote bags from old t-shirts. These totes make a great gift - especially those shirts from adventures. Bring in your old shirts from sporting events, sports team uniforms, concerts, and those fun one-time events that you volunteered at. Refreshments will be provided. Limit: 12 students. Please register. $30/person. CLICK HERE FOR […]

Still missing the finishing touches on your holiday decorating? Having trouble finding the perfect wreath to give your friends and family members? Join Common Street Arts for a special Holiday Pop-Up featuring Barbara Sullivan's fresh Balsam Fir Wreaths! Shop early and shop local this year. 30" wreaths for $44, 24" wreaths for $38, 18" garlands […]

Common Street Arts will be transformed into a unique marketplace filled with distinctive gifts created by talented artists and makers throughout the state of Maine. The 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar represents an opportunity for Maine artists to exhibit their work in a curated gallery setting and offers visitors a unique holiday shopping experience. Regular Hours […]

You can never have too many scarves. In fact, you may be missing a color for this season. Join Common Street Arts to learn how to create natural dyed silk scarves with instructor Vickie Limberger. The class will use leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to make these fabulous dyed scarves. Just in time for […]

Are you an artist who is ready to apply for artist calls, grants, and residencies? Do your eyes glaze over in panic when you read the proposal submission requirements? If so, this workshop is for you! Join Anne Marie Purkey Levine for this informal workshop where she will walk you through the nuts and bolts […]

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in the life drawing program. Life Drawing provides a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice. CSA provides the model, chairs, and camaraderie. Open to all levels of experience and are without […]

Tired of the same old design year after year for your pumpkin? Come spice things up with Common Street Arts at our pumpkin carving and painting event! We’ll be using printing tools to transform the bland orange surface into a unique pumpkin portrait. This event is in conjunction with our exhibition Face to Face: Portraits by […]

Bring a photo of you or a friend to embroider onto a tea towel. Instructors are Serena Sanborn and Yvonne Brown. Click for more info.

Mixed media and fiber artist Susan Mills will guide you through the process of wet felting using merino wool, soapy water, and a palm sander. Make your own handbag, vessel, or wall hanging. Click for more info.

Try your hand at paper quilling- the art of rolling, folding, looping, overlapping, curling, and otherwise manipulating paper into a unique design. Come create a unique portrait! Click for more info and to register.

Face to Face is part of the multi-faceted project, Making Migration Visible: Traces, Tracks, & Pathways, which brings together a dynamic group of contemporary artists whose work engages the theme of migration. Click for more info.

Need a relaxing evening after work with other social creatures? Kick back and explore the textile arts by creating an embroidered river scene with visiting artist Dina Jeannotte. Yes, your river can have penguins. Why not? Delicious snacks and beverages are provided. All materials are included, just bring your creativity! Click for more info  

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Waterville Area Art Society, Harlow Gallery, Wesserunsett Arts Council and Common Street Arts.  The artists included in this show were asked to respond to the Kennebec River and its importance as a natural resource for the towns and cities that surround it.  This magnificent waterway has sustained communities […]