Meet Cody Spruce, one of the top contestants in the “Johnny Depp’s People’s Artist Award”, where the public decides who will appear in Artforum Magazine, receive a $25,000 prize, and exhibit work at The Art of Elysium’s Salon in Los Angeles, CA.

Come experience Spruce’s contemporary post-industrial environmental artwork — work shaped by his life as a full-time boat builder and sailor. His art explores the tension between industry and decay, blending rugged maritime influences with reflections on the changing environment.

$5-$20 suggested donation at the door goes to the artist
Reese Fulmer returns to Artsworth’s Listening Room for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. With the soul of a poet and the presence of an old-world troubadour, Fulmer brings modern stories to life through songs rich in harmony, compassion, and unexpected turns. His performances create a rare, intimate connection with the audience—one you won’t want to miss. Catch him this spring in Ellsworth’s most intimate venue, because it won’t be long before he’s playing much bigger stages, as he continues to gain the growing recognition of the folk and Americana world.

Craft Night -Bring your own craft, whatever you are Doing and hang out with the community on Sunday, February 22.
You are invited to gather with the Artsworth community at Fogtown Brewery
Come join the “Craft Night” gathering of makers –

Bring whatever it is that you are personally working on, to share in a social hang out evening of sharing together.. There are tables, chairs, comfy seating and plugs if you need electricity! What is the purpose of craft night? It is a night to meet other creatives, network, have fun, laugh, inspire and support each other while DOING something with our hands and moving our projects towards completion! 

Saturday January 31 10am-1:30 pm Cost $40/person

Please email Artsworthstudios@gmail.com to reserve your place in the class. prepayment can be made via Venmo to @GraceQuest. a light lunch of heart warming soup and bread and cheese will be served please bring your own snacks if you have dietary restrictions.

 In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting. You will learn how to use a brush, color mix, how much water to use, how to apply the paint to the paper, and which materials to avoid. Aided by pre-drawn compositions, participants can focus on painting with watercolor; no drawing skills necessary. You will leave this workshop with a watercolor
composition and the skills to begin painting at home!

Artist statement:    Grace Otzwirk (she/her) often focuses on using paintings, drawings, and relief prints to express her emotions, thoughts, and observations. Born in rural Illinois, the inspiration of; open skies, changing seasons, a conservative upbringing, folklore and fairytales, garden details, agricultural architecture, observations of being a cis woman, friendships, and pain, are constant in her mind when she is making. Her drawings and prints are tighter, fine lined works with thoughtful and researched subjects. Her paintings are often experimental and playful, allowing her to pull away from a stricter process and be surprised by the outcome.

February 21/22 10am-1:30  this is a 2-day workshop (due to firing time), Cost is $180/person please email Artsworthstudios@gmail.com to reserve your participation in the class.                                 

Metal clay is a clay-like substance composed of powered metal in an organic binder. When fired the organic binder burns off leaving pure metal. It is fun and easy to work with.

We will use a sterling silver clay (EZ .960) which has a low shrinkage rate and a longer working time. It takes textures well and can be finished with a high (tumbled) shine or a variety of patina effects. Included is a metal clay packet containing 25 grams (silver weight) of clay which is enough to make several pairs of earrings or pendants, depending on size.  (I will have  extra metal clay for purchase at current market prices.) Also feel free to bring any jewelry hardware you have like jump rings, ear wires or chains to finish you pieces but we will also have extra findings for purchase.

Please bring a notebook/sketchbook, pencil, ideas and curiosity. If you have something you would like to use as a texture please bring that. (lace, leaves, textured wood or paper, etc.) A light lunch of heart warming soup with bread and cheese will be provided, pls bring snacks you have special dietary needs.

Get yourself ready for the season of love and Valentine’s Day!
Join us for a gathering and sale from talented fine jewelers and other local crafts folks at our annual Casanova pop up Market. Find one of kind sparkles or cosy wearables or decorative house items to up the quality of your life in the heart of these winter doldrums!
Friday evening we will provide live music, chocolates and fizzy spritz drinks for your shopping pleasure. Saturday the music continues and glass blowing demonstrations will be held in the warehouse to really warm things up an give you place to hang out as you contemplate your sweet strategies for gift giving- to a loved one as Valentine’s Day suggests, for or yourself since self care is always a good idea! 

Artisans include-

• Janelle Delicata, Jewelry
• Bloom Botanicals, natural body products
• Cynthia Cetlin, Jewelry and Fiber Arts
• Jon Quick, Fine Jewelry
• Wildes Ho, Fine Jewelry
• Jon Ho, Pottery
• Teresa Reid, Pottery
• Michelle Gurtler, Cozy Knitwear
• Grace Otzwirk,  Free Valentines Making, with hand cut linoleum blocks
• Hymn for Her with Lucy doing Bio Tuning and Waynecrooning sweet tunes.
• Mariah Nelson, Winter Fern Studio
• Lori Spruce, BAD art, ;D
• Astia Carrega, glassblowing