Unleash Your Creativity: BRAF Announces Spring Art Class Lineup
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As the coast begins to thaw, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is inviting the community to bid adieu to this endless winter with a diverse new series of spring art classes and workshops. Located in the heart of the harbor at 1 Townsend Avenue, the foundation offers everything from woodcarving and floral arrangement, gelli-printing to digital painting.
“Our spring Take Part in Art programming is designed to be accessible to everyone—from seasoned professionals to those who haven't picked up a brush since grade school,” said BRAF President, Andie Elwell. “We want BRAF to be a space where curiosity leads to discovery.”
Spring Art Classes Highlights
The upcoming schedule features a mix of one-day workshops, recurring sessions, and collaborative meetups. All classes take place at the BRAF Gallery.
Class/Workshop | Date(s) | Time | Fee |
Artists Share | March 18th | 1 – 2:30 PM | $5 |
Explore Mixed Media | March 19th & April 2 | 1 – 3 PM | $5 / session |
Art in Bloom: Ikebana | April 16 | 2 – 3 PM | $15 |
Gelli Printing: Landscapes | April 25 | 12 – 4 PM | $95 ($85 BRAF members) |
Intro to Woodcarving | May 21, 28 & June 4 | 10 AM – 12 PM | $110 ($100 BRAF members) |
Intro to Procreate (iPad) | June 4 | 2 – 3:30 PM | $15 |
Detailed Course Descriptions
Explore Mixed Media with Susanlora Morris: An enhanced open-studio format focusing on layering, texture, and color. Perfect for all levels and those who think they are "not artists." (Participants should bring their own supplies).
Artists Share with Sarah Wilde: A constructive, collaborative session where artists bring two pieces of work for feedback to help refine their creative vision.
Art in Bloom: Ikebana with Sandra Leonard: Learn the Japanese art of flower arranging, emphasizing simplicity, asymmetry, and balance.
Gelli Printing Landscapes with Daryne Rockett: Create multi-layered monotypes and botanical prints. All supplies will be provided.
Intro to Woodcarving with Wayne Robbins: A three-part series covering tools, blade techniques, and grain reading. All supplies will be provided.
Intro to Procreate for iPad with Marcus Parsons: Learn to sketch and paint digitally. (Participants must bring an iPad with Procreate pre-installed).
For more information or to register for a class, please visit our website, wwww.boothbayartists.org/art-classes or stop into the gallery at 1 Townsend Avenue to sign up in person.
About the Boothbay Region Art Foundation
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the visual arts. Located at 1 Townsend Avenue, BRAF serves as a hub for local artists and art lovers in the Midcoast Maine region.
