Celebrate Nature, Art and Creativity in Maine.
Wendell Gilley delighted in helping others find connections with nature and creativity. Our Museum sustains his legacy through vibrant art exhibitions and a wide range of hands-on creative and educational programs for all ages.
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Photography Workshop in Acadia Oct. 5 with J.K. Putnam
This full-day workshop takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, and runs from approximately 5:30 AM to 6:30pm. It is led by local professional photographer, J.K. Putnam, and is designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. From sunrise to sunset, you will alternate between traveling around Acadia taking photos, and classroom time where we discuss a range of topics that lead to successful, self-expressive image-making. There will also be individual instruction based on your goals and your questions.
What do I mean when I say, self-expression? Am I talking about art? To be honest I struggle with calling myself an artist. I’m uncomfortable with that title. I’m a photographer. Photographer is a very comfortable title for me. But if I want my photography to be personal, I need to express my emotions, my thoughts, and the stories I want to tell through my imagery. I want to express to you, the viewer, how I connect with the subjects that I photograph.
The cost is $150 for Museum members and $175 for non-members. Spaces are limited. Registration is required.
People-Nature-Art with Bonnie Chase, Natural Materials Artist
Bonnie Chase’s passion is combining nature, science, and local plant and found materials to create forms of art, inspired by the life that grows around her. Her creativity comes from her connection with the natural world. To create her art, Chase harvests the plants she grows in her garden and ones that grow in the wild around her home. She makes everything she uses, from dye to woven baskets, all from locally grown plant matter. She has always encouraged her students to explore the natural world through a creative lens, throughout her careers in teaching, as executive director of the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Nature Center, as Master Naturalist, and leading natural history tours in Central and South America.
Waterbird Migrations
Join Seth Benz, director of bird ecology at Schoodic Institute on a bird walk to learn about waterbird migrations.
Paint 'n' Stretch: Relaxing Watercolor Tree Paths
Paint colorful tree paths in watercolor in this class taught by artist Erika Rosso. She will lead you step by step, clearly explaining each step, to create a special forest scene of your own. You’ll step away from the paintbrush for stretch breaks with Erika, who is also a certified yoga teacher. This class will be taught outside if possible. All materials provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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Haiku Workshop with Kristen Lindquist
Paint 'n' Sip: Chickadees in the Snow
Community Open House & Art Show
Paint 'n' Sip: Winter Scene
Carved Bird Ornaments with Ed Hawkes
Pins and Pendants in Polymer Clay
Paint 'n' Sip: Magic Tree
Drawing Raptors with Michael Boardman
Autumn in Miniature-Landscapes in Acrylic & Clay
Carved Feather Pins with Ed Hawkes
Workshop: Discovering Botanical Printing with Bonnie Chase
Acadia's Winter Birds
Waterbird Migrations
Photography Workshop in Acadia Oct. 5 with J.K. Putnam
People-Nature-Art with Nell Parker, 'Forest Floor' Painter
People-Nature-Art with Lucy Kalian, Painter
People-Nature-Art with Bonnie Chase, Natural Materials Artist