Workshops & Events
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
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Thu13Apr20237:00 pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, ME 04605
Concert:
Join us for our Listening Room Concert with Dan Blakeslee
Thursday, April 13th
Doors open at 7, music at 7:30
After Party at Fogtown
An Evening of Art and Music with Dan BlakesleeBlakeslee has toured the U.S. performing with Langhorne Slim, The Low Anthem, David Wax Museum, Lydia Loveless, The Lumineers, Old 97′s, Brown Bird, Josh Ritter, Death Vessel and Kimya Dawson among others. In 2015 he fulfilled his dream of playing Newport Folk Festival. Blakeslee is unafraid to bare his very soul on stage. Join us for this sure to be exceptional show.
Suggested donation $20 Reservations-by emailing ArtsworthStudios@gmail.com
Visual Art: Dan’s music is by turns haunting, cheerful, and somber, as well as always heartfelt and deep. Fantastic artwork detailing his stories will be shown during this event.
Sirens And The Oxbow, Dan Blakeslee -
A seascape depicting a mermaid luring an on coming sailboat. -
Sat17Jun2023
Registration is now open to all Maine artists! Join us for the biannial Seconds + Supplies Sale on Saturday, June 17! What is a Seconds + Supplies Sale?
This sale is a casual outdoor market that is intended to provide an opportunity for the public and fellow artists to purchase studio supplies, materials and equipment, as well as seconds (final products not quite right for full price retail or wholesale shows and stores) directly from Maine artists. Designed to support artists, have fun, and help shift extra materials from people who don’t need them to people who do!Artsworth is coproducing this fun event with the Maine Crafts Association-Shop Maine Craft project. Shop Maine Craft provides Maine Crafts Association members with opportunities to expand their economic resources through retail sales, fine craft shows and special events.
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Sat07Oct2023Sun08Oct202310:00AM-3:00pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605
A weekend of open studio activities! Artsworth annually creates this "hub" of fine arts activities in the building we share with our glassblowing neighbor, Atlantic Art Glass.It's a great celebration of creativity by local makers and you can find many here in one dynamic location.Linda Perrin's team of glass makers will be demonstrating traditional glassblowing all day as they make glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors! The studio of Atlantic Art Glass will be turned into a glass pumpkin patch as the molten glass is pulled from the furnace, blown and hand formed on the end of a blowpipe. There are bleachers set up and refreshments provided for your comfort as you watch demonstrations. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages!Fogtown brewery located in the building, will be slinging wood fired pizzas and their delicious and creative brews including cider, beer, wine and seltzers.The following artisans plan to fill the gallery and parking lot with Autumn inspired work for sale. You will find pottery, weaving, fiber art, house wares, painting and sculpture. Everyone will be showing, selling, demonstrating and discussing how they make their work.Emit ito, Weaver -https://www.emiito.com
Maeve Perry, Multi media-https://maeveperry.com/
bio/ Diane Abatemarco-- Handmade clothing and embellishment @irrationaldress_
mvmt Mary Lou Reid, Pottery-https://www.facebook.
com/yellowchickadee Susan Bushman, Spinning, knitting, https://www.facebook.com/sue.
bushman.10 Linda Perrin, Glassblower, www.
lindaperrinatlanticartglass. @glassbyperrincom Artsworth is considered a MCA HUB as Local artisans will be sharing their work- at the 25 Pine St. Warehouse- fine jewelry, prints, pottery, fiber art and more!! -
Sun12Nov2023Mon13Nov20232:00pm - 5:00pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605
Come spend a cozy afternoon at Artsworth Studios, learning the craft of dried flower wreath making with Molly Friedland, owner of the Little Red Flower Truck.
Sunday, November 12th 2-5pm $125/person
@ Artsworth Studios - 25 Pine Street, EllsworthUsing farm grown and line dried flowers, construct a one of a kind, everlasting piece of art to hang on your walls for years to come. Molly will lead a discussion about flower farming, drying flowers and the art of hand-tied wreath making before guiding you through making your choice of one large wreath or 3 mini wreaths.
Each participant will leave with their own wreath creation(s) and a new found skill!
All materials included, reservations limited.
Light refreshments served.
No experience needed, open to all abilities, ages 10+, Artsworth is wheelchair accessible.Follow this link to sign up through The Little Red Flower Truck website - a percentage of proceeds directly support Artsworth programming.
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Wed15Nov20234:00pm - 7:00pm 25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605
D O I N G sessions Every other Wednesday between 4-7November 15, and 29thDecember 13 and 27thJoin people from your community every other Wednesday from 4-7 for crafting, making, creating, etc.
Bring whatever it is that you are personally working on, and a snack if you like, to share in a study hall style, evening sharing get together.. We have: big tables, chairs, comfy seating and plugs if you need electricity!
What is the purpose of craft night? It is a night to work together, talk together, laugh, and support each other while DOING something with our hands and moving our projects towards completion!Doing sessions, Cost: A non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry.RSVP: artsworthstudios@gmail.com -
Thu16Nov20231:00pm - 4:00pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605
Hourly Glass Blowing Lessons
$100/hour
(currently offered Thursday afternoons through the holiday season)
NEW FOR THIS SEASON we are offering hour long glass blowing classes. In the time you reserve, you can choose to make a paperweight, a drinking glass, a small bowl, or a vase.The glass workshop is a one of a kind art experience. You and the instructor will work together to create your own glass object.
To make reservation of for more information, call 664-0222
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Thu16Nov20237:00 pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, ME 04605
Concert:
Join us for our Listening Room Concert with Ryan Blotnick, Mali Obamsawin, and Brian Shanker Adler
Thursday, November 16
Doors open at 7, music at 7:30
After Party at Fogtown
An Evening of Art and Music with a Trio of Maine Jazz ArtistsRyan Blotnick has been called “a vital contemporary voice” by Time Out New York and “engagingly pensive” by the New York Times. His music is an eclectic blend of jazz and avant-garde, and he also composes music for film. Mali Obomsawin is a bassist, singer and composer from Odanak First Nation. Her debut album Sweet Tooth (Out of Your Head Records, 2022) has garnered international acclaim, named in ‘best of the year’ lists from The Guardian, NPR, and JazzTimes upon its release. Brian Shankar Adler is a multidisciplinary drummer, percussionist and composer. He has been described as "a polyrhythmic force… New York City gritty yet still somehow capable of evoking the delicacy of a summer breeze…” (JazzTimes).
Suggested donation $20 Reservations-by emailing ArtsworthStudios@gmail.com
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Sat18Nov202310:00pm - 4:00pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605
$45./PERSON
Saturdays 10am-4pm
November 18, & 25th (SOLD OUT)
December 2, 9, 23, &30th (SOLD OUT)
Call 664-0222 to make a reservation.They are Back! Our popular holiday ornament making sessions!
Reservations MUST be made over the phone. please call 207-664-0222 to register. you will be scheduled to arrive during a one hour time slot
14 years or older, under 18 accompanied by an adult. Artsworth is wheelchair accessible.
There are no guaranteed refunds for cancellations.This experience allows you to work with hot glass up close, while staying on the cool end of the glassblowing equipment. By its very nature, making an ornament happens quickly but it is so memorable and dramatic! Applying color to hot glass, heating it up and blowing it all happen in about 20 minutes! This is the perfect introduction to how hot glass works. After your ornament blowing is completed the ornament needs to be placed in a kiln to cool down and anneal (destress) overnight.
We hope to see you there! Happy Holiday season to everyone.
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Wed29Nov20234:00pm - 7:00pm 25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605D O I N G sessions Every other Wednesday between 4-7November 29thDecember 13 and 27th
Join people from your community every other Wednesday from 4-7 for crafting, making, creating, etc.
Bring whatever it is that you are personally working on, and a snack if you like, to share in a study hall style, evening sharing get together.. We have: big tables, chairs, comfy seating and plugs if you need electricity!
What is the purpose of craft night? It is a night to work together, talk together, laugh, and support each other while DOING something with our hands and moving our projects towards completion!Doing sessions, Cost: A non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry.RSVP: artsworthstudios@gmail.com -
Wed06Dec20234:00pm - 7:00pm 25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605D O I N G sessions December 6th 4pm-7pm(Every Wednesday between 4-7)
Join people from your community every other Wednesday from 4-7 for crafting, making, creating, etc.
Bring whatever it is that you are personally working on, and a snack if you like, to share in a study hall style, evening sharing get together.. We have: big tables, chairs, comfy seating and plugs if you need electricity!
What is the purpose of craft night? It is a night to work together, talk together, laugh, and support each other while DOING something with our hands and moving our projects towards completion!Doing sessions, Cost: A non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry.RSVP: artsworthstudios@gmail.com -
Sat09Dec20232:00pm - 5:00pm25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605
Tis the season! Come get festive with seasonal ingredients & craft your own evergreen wreath @ Artsworth Studios
Saturday December 9th 2-5pm $75/person
@ Artsworth Studios - 25 Pine Street, EllsworthMolly will lead a discussion on sustainable floristry & evergreen tipping, the art of hand-tied wreath making and will guide you through the process of making your choice of one large, double sided wreath, or two single sided wreaths.
Each participant will leave with their own creation and a new skill!
Materials and instruction included, reservations limited. Light refreshments served.
No experience needed, open to all abilities, ages 10+, Artsworth is wheelchair accessible.
Follow this link to register on the Little Red Flower Truck site - a percentage of proceeds directly support Artsworth programming.
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Wed13Dec20234:00pm - 7:00pm 25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605D O I N G sessions December 13th 4pm-7pm
Join people from your community every other Wednesday from 4-7 for crafting, making, creating, etc.
Bring whatever it is that you are personally working on, and a snack if you like, to share in a study hall style, evening sharing get together.. We have: big tables, chairs, comfy seating and plugs if you need electricity!
What is the purpose of craft night? It is a night to work together, talk together, laugh, and support each other while DOING something with our hands and moving our projects towards completion!Doing sessions, Cost: A non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry.RSVP: artsworthstudios@gmail.com -
Sat16Dec202310:00AM-3:00pmartsworth / 25 Pine, Ellsworth, ME
Firegathering Marketplace
A talented group of local artists will be exhibiting during the Firegathering celebration. You can find a multitude of last minute gift items to delight your loved ones. There really is nothing better than a hand picked, handmade, unique piece of pottery, glass, jewelry, knitwear, or other artwork.
Showing this season will be:Marylou Reid, pottery,
Maeve Perry, freelance artist
Diane Abatemarco, fiber art
Sue Bushman, spinning and knitting
Susan Alexander, Gosling Tile Art
Julie Havener and Family, Jewelry, Pottery
Patience Blythe Creech, Jewelry
Jenny King & Leslie Jones, Jewelry and other wonders
Jennifer Judd McGee, Artist
Michele Gurtler, Fiber
Nikki Moser, Fiber -
Sat16Dec202310:00AM-6:00PM25 Pine Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
10am-6pm: The 14th Annual FireGathering!!!
Glass blowing! Blacksmithing, Artisan Demonstrations! Chestnuts Over the Open Fire and a Holiday Marketplace!
Artsworth and our neighbor Atlantic Art Glass, are so happy to invite you to a big ol' community celebration on Saturday, December 16th. All day, the community will gather around the heat of the creative fires, alive with creativity and friendship, and we hope you will join us. Bring a Pot luck snack offering to share through out the day and get a grab bag gift-(while supplies last). Let's get together on one of the shortest, darkest days of our year, and let this Fireathering encourage us all to share our light and welcome in the Winter season.
At 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME we will be doing what we love in the studio - blowing glass, blacksmithing, casting, enameling, and having fun with you.This open studio event is our way of saying "Hey neighbors! Let's have fun while enjoying community and creativity together as we beat back the cold and dark of approaching winter." Let's take some time to visit, reconnect, meet some new friends, tell summer stories, and share winter plans. In our brick warehouse, we are hosting a marketplace featuring work by local artisans. It is a great opportunity to get last minute Holiday gifts for loved ones (or for yourself)!
A community-made blown glass art piece will be made at sunset by Linda Perrin of Atlantic Art Glass, and we hope you love being a part of its creation.
This event is free and open to all!
Questions? Call 207-664-0222
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Wed20Dec20234:00pm - 7:00pm 25 Pine Street Ellsworth, Maine, 04605D O I N G sessions Every Wednesday between 4-7December 20th
Join people from your community every other Wednesday from 4-7 for crafting, making, creating, etc.
Bring whatever it is that you are personally working on, and a snack if you like, to share in a study hall style, evening sharing get together.. We have: big tables, chairs, comfy seating and plugs if you need electricity!
What is the purpose of craft night? It is a night to work together, talk together, laugh, and support each other while DOING something with our hands and moving our projects towards completion!Doing sessions, Cost: A non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry.RSVP: artsworthstudios@gmail.com