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June 2019
7th & 8th Grade Innovation Field Days
Students participate in 6 sessions exploring the world of innovation and the process of invention.
Find out more »Woodlawn Invitational Croquet Tournament
Woodlawn Invitational Croquet Tournament is a six wicket USCA sanctioned tournament.
Find out more »Traditional & Punch Rug Hooking for Beginners with Judith Hotchkiss
If you've always admired hooked rugs and thought you might enjoy making your own, then this class with veteran instructor Judith Hotchkiss is for you! In this one day introductory workshop, you will make a 9” hooked piece with a coastal design that can be used as a trivet, wall hanging or pillow. A kit is provided with all materials needed to complete the project. Frames, hooks and punches are available for loan during class and purchase afterwards, if desired.…
Find out more »Metal Jewelry Workshop for Beginners with Amanda Coburn
Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry with artist Amanda Coburn using brass and copper. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to hammer, texture, bend, rivet, anneal, polish, and more. Amanda has taught private metalsmithing lessons in her home studio and artisan workshops for several years. She is the co-owner of Maine, Jewelry & Art (http://www.mainejewelryart.com/artisans.html) in Bangor, Maine. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Find out more »July 2019
Afternoon High Tea at Woodlawn
Enjoy Woodlawn’s afternoon high tea in an enchanting setting. Catered by Flexit Café and Bakery, Woodlawn’s high teas are a long-standing tradition that have been delighting guests for many years. The cost for the high tea is $22 for Woodlawn members/$25 for non-members and includes your visit of the Black House. View the tea menu here. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. In addition to the program fee, a $1.50 processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions.
Find out more »George Nixon Black, Jr. Day
This day marks Nixon Black's 177th birthday having been born in Ellsworth on July 11, 1842.
Find out more »Painting Class with Linda Packard: Building the Abstracted Landscape
This workshop is for painters with some experience and with interest in loosening up and moving away from recording detail -finding inspiration in the beautiful gardens at the Woodlawn Museum. Through demos and individual guidance, emphasis will be on simplifying the landscape to its essence, dancing on the edge of abstraction. Any painting medium is welcome as your will not be learning specific painting techniques for any particular medium. You will learn how to utilize plein air sketches and reference…
Find out more »Afternoon High Tea at Woodlawn
Enjoy Woodlawn’s afternoon high tea in an enchanting setting. Catered by Flexit Café and Bakery, Woodlawn’s high teas are a long-standing tradition that have been delighting guests for many years. The cost for the high tea is $22 for Woodlawn members/$25 for non-members and includes your visit of the Black House. View the tea menu here. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. In addition to the program fee, a $1.50 processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions.
Find out more »Acrylic Sponge Painting with Gay Paratore
Sponge painting with acrylics is an easy to learn technique, even for a novice painter. You will learn how to dab, streak, and smear to create clouds, mountains, water, bushes, trees, and flowers in the grass. By the end of the session you will create a 16 X 20 painting. Subject matter and sponges will be provided by the instructor. You will also learn how to make a variety of painting sponges, each with a different texture which makes painting…
Find out more »Encaustic Painting Techniques with Carol Michaud
You will create an 8x10 painting that is unique and interesting, while learning about encaustics and its history. To create your painting, you will lay down and fuse wax and learn to embed photos into the wax. Additionally, you will learn colorizing, incising, embellishing and highlighting. Wax, oil sticks, brushes and tools, and a selection of animals from fables and embellishments will be provided by the instructor. Students will work at their own pace and comfort zone. Bring a bag…
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