Find Your Inner Artist with BRAF’s Summer Art Classes
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to grow your skills or a total novice convinced you can't draw a straight line, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s (BRAF) roster of summer art classes offers something to inspire everyone. From beginning drawing to contemporary printmaking, all are invited to roll up their sleeves and dive into the creative process.
Art in Bloom: Ikebana Workshop
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | $15
Explore the art of Japanese flower arranging – Ikebana – with National Garden Club Master Accredited Judge Sandra Leonard who will guide participants through the core principles of Ikebana: simplicity, asymmetry, and balance.
Beginning Drawing
July 14, 16, 21, and 23 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $175 ($160 for BRAF members)
This 4-session workshop is designed for anyone who thinks they can’t draw as well as those looking to sharpen their skills. Instructor Libby Reed introduces concepts that bridge the gap between the logical left brain and the creative right brain. These tools are keystones to all the visual arts, helping students move from merely "observing" the world to truly "discovering" and "inventing."
Abstract Exploration
August 5 & 6 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.| $185 ($165 for members) | $25 materials fee
Journey into the expressive world of abstract painting with acclaimed Maine artist Sarah Wilde. This intensive, two-day workshop is tailored both for artists stepping into abstraction for the first time and experienced painters wanting to dive deeper into their process. All materials will be provided.
“Selfies!” Self-Portraiture
August 12 & 13 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | $185 ($165 for members) Utilizing the most reliable and present model available—yourself—instructor Libby Reed challenges students to not only observe their physical likeness but also express personal growth and life changes through portraiture in this two-day workshop.
Gelli Printing Joy
Saturday, August 22 | Noon - 4:00 p.m. | $95 ($85 for members) | $15 materials fee
Wrap up the summer with a hands-on, playful afternoon of contemporary printmaking. Instructor Daryne Rockett will lead students through the process of creating multi-layered monotypes, landscapes, and botanical prints using Gelli plates. All materials will be supplied.
All classes take place at the BRAF Gallery located at 1 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more details and to sign up for a class, visit the “Art Classes” page on the BRAF website, www.boothbayartists.org, send us an email (brafgallery@gmail.com) or just stop into the gallery.
