Students of art are bound to find something of interest in the upcoming classes sponsored by the Maine Art Gallery. There’s a class on Abstract Floral Photography on May 12 at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a plein air class on May 18 at Pemaquid Lighthouse, and a color theory workshop on May 22 and 23 at the historic Maine Art Gallery building on Warren Street in Wiscasset.

 

Complete details, including pricing, and registration information can be found online at maineartgallerywiscasset.org.

"Intriguing Flower Photography" with award winning photographer Olga Merrill is designed for adults who have a working knowledge of their SLR camera and wish to expand their understanding of its full functionality in the creation of abstract floral images. Merrill will show how to compose beautiful flower images and how to simplify compositions, taking advantage of natural light. Each participant will receive a creative review session with the goal of producing a striking and cohesive body of work with a unique point of view.

The class will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on May 12 with a rain date at the same time period on May 13. The class is limited to five participants.

"Plein Air Painting at Pemaquid" with internationally recognized marine artist Deborah Chapin is a class for intermediate to advanced painters. Students will review the basics of composition and how to see that in a seascape, unlaying of tone and form, capturing the moment, mixing color on the fly and aerial and linear perspective. Class Includes instructor’s e-Book "Capturing Life and Movement en Plein air," and an article on the subject published in American Artist magazine.

The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18.  The class is limited to 15 participants.

"Color Counts! A Color Theory Workshop" with nationally respected teaching artist Deena Ball is for adults at any level of artistic endeavor with an interest in mastering color relationships. This class takes a quick look at the historical use of color in painting, and various color theories. The remainder of the two-day workshop will be hands-on work to explore and perfect one’s use of color. Color aid papers will be used to create a variety of collages to learn about color relationships. Students will then move on to using colored pencils to create color studies.

The class will be held 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. May 22 and 23.  A materials fee of $25 will be collected at the class.

The Maine Art Gallery acknowledges with thanks class sponsors Red's Eats, Maine Interior Designers Association, Les Fossel Restoration Resources, and Ames True Value and its season sponsor, Sherri Dunbar of Tim Dunham Realty.

Celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2023, the non-profit Maine Art Gallery is dedicated to the advancement and preservation of the visual, fine and applied arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstration and educational programs for children and adults since 1958. More information can be found at www.maineartgallerywiscasset.org and on Facebook at Maine Art Gallery Wiscasset.

The gallery is located at 15 Warren St. with free on-street parking. From the north on Route 1, turn right onto Federal Street/Route 218 then left onto Warren Street. From the south on Route 1, turn left onto Federal Street, then left onto Warren Street. From Main Street shops, we’re an easy 8-minute walk.