Workshops & Events

 Workshops & Events

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Learning and experiencing art is what we at Artsworth do. By providing unique workshops to our community members, whether they are children, teenagers, or adults, we are able to open the doors to creativity and show all who wish to learn about the beauty of crafting high quality work with your hands and heart. Workshops are held at 25 Pine Street and range from learning about how to manipulate molten glass to how to solder metal to how to sculpt out of clay or fiber. Our goal is to remain open to suggestions and ideas of how to meet the interests and needs of our community by providing a space for all teachers to share their craft with students of all ages. We hope that if you have a great idea that you wish to share with others, that you will come to Artsworth, share our space and share with us. Below you will find a list of current offerings: check back as our list is always changing! Teach a workshop!

Upcoming Workshops and Events

  • Fri
    17
    Jul
    2026
    Tue
    01
    Sep
    2026
    25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605

    Artsworth is excited to share the newest updates to our community space! We are seeking artists to submit work that will be displayed on our new gallery walls! ODE TO A GODDESS is an open call exhibition and silent auction fundraiser showcasing artwork that explores the divine feminine. 

    The Goddess archetype embodies the full spectrum of human experience. Channeling inspiration, love, rage, creation, guidance, appreciation, nurturing, protection, and fertility.

    DEADLINE: September 1st, 2026

    Follow this link to a google form to send in your info! we would've to see your 'goddess" inspired art work.

     

  • Sat
    12
    Sep
    2026
    10:00am-1:00pmartsworth, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

    Intermediate Watercolor: Taking the Next Steps

    Saturday September 12th 10am-1:30 pm Cost $50/person

    pay for the workshop here; or copy paste the following link in your browser https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MNWKE59FQP4BW

    Ready to take your watercolor painting a little further? In this intermediate workshop, participants will build on their existing watercolor skills while exploring new ways to work with brush, color, water, and paper.

    You’ll deepen your understanding of brush techniques, color mixing, paint application, and the dynamic relationship between water and pigment. Through experimentation and guided exercises, you’ll discover how the movement of water and paint can create beautiful and unexpected visual effects. We’ll also explore which materials and approaches to avoid—and why.

    This workshop is an opportunity to loosen up, experiment, and develop greater confidence and control in your watercolor practice.

    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, friendships, and emotion, are constant in her mind when she is making. 
  • Sat
    19
    Sep
    2026
    Sat
    24
    Oct
    2026
    5:30pm 7:00pmartsworth, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

    Oh My Goddess
    September 19 – October 24

    Please join us for "Oh My Goddess" featuring the work of more than 20 local and national artists!

    From fine painting and sculpture to blown glass, pottery, and mixed media, these artists explore the many ways we encounter, imagine, celebrate, and interpret the goddess. Whether fantastic, folkloric, powerful, playful, or deeply personal, each work offers its own vision of this timeless theme.

    Opening Reception
    September 19 | 5:30–7:00 PM

    And there's more! 
     Artsworth’s first-ever fundraiser: a Silent Art Auction!

    Featuring fine art, jewelry, blown glass, pottery, and much, much more, the auction will open at the September 19 reception and remain open throughout the exhibition, closing at 4:00 PM on October 3 during Maine Craft Weekend.

    Come experience the exhibition, meet the artists and community, and perhaps take home something wonderful—all while supporting Artsworth and our growing creative community.
    If you would like to donate a piece for the auction please email artsworthstudios@gmail.com 

  • Sun
    20
    Sep
    2026
    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    CRAFT NIGHT at Artsworth/September 20th at the Artsworth Warehouse

    Bring something to make.
    Bring yourself. Come hang out.

    What are you working on?

    A knitting project? A painting? A piece of writing? A quilt, collage, carving, sketch, repair job—or something you’ve been meaning to finish for months?

    Bring it to Craft Night.

    Craft Night is a casual, come-as-you-are gathering for makers of all kinds. We’ll gather in the glassblowing- studio annex at 25 Pine Street to work on our own projects, share ideas, talk, laugh, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making things together.

    Think of it as study hall for makers—except there’s no homework, no grades, and no pressure to be productive!

    There are tables and chairs, and outlets if your project needs electricity. 

    The idea is simple:
    Make something.
    Work alongside others.
    Share what you know.
    Ask for help when you need it.
    Take a break and have a conversation.
    Laugh a little.
    Get something done.

    Because sometimes the best way to move a project forward is simply to show up and make it with other people.

    Come join us for Craft Night at Artsworth. Bring your project—or just come see what everyone else is making.

  • Sat
    03
    Oct
    2026
    Sun
    04
    Oct
    2026
    10:00am-4:00pmArtsworth, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

    Every October, during Art of Ellsworth and Maine Crafts Weekend we turn the hot glass-blowing shop into a “Glass Pumpkin Patch.” We will pull out all the stops and share our love of glass and other crafts with you! Linda Perrin and her team of glassblowers delight in demonstrating their glassblowing craft to the public. Come to the warehouse to watch traditional glassblowing all day as they make glass pumpkins in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors! Other local artisans and farmers will be showing and selling their wares during the event. The warehouse space and parking lot become a lovely harvest and creativity celebration. Fogtown Brewery, located in the same building, will be slinging artisan brewed beverages and wood-fired pizza.! Swing by.

    Saturday from  9:30 am – 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.