Fine Arts & Photography

Sketching and Watercolor

with Audrey Parker

Apr

April 23rd to 30th, 2025

$125 More Info

Every realistic painting benefits from laying down a solid sketch. In this two-day class over two weeks, explore how to map out a composition, break down objects through drawing, and plan how to paint a full scene. Learn how to paint to depict light and depth.

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Introduction to Oil Painting (online)

with Chris Reed

May

May 5th to 19th, 2025

$70 More Info

This class will provide students with the basic principles of oil painting that include composition, color, and value. Landscape and still life images will be used as inspiration in finding your own unique way of expressing yourself. Gestural painting, impasto, and staining are a few of the techniques that will be explored. Open to those with previous painting experience in addition to beginners. A brief meditation will help in letting go and trusting the creative process. A supply list will be provided when the class is determined to run. A Zoom link will sent to participants.

Drawing for Beginners

with Don Thompson

Apr

April 29th to June 10th, 2025

$199 More Info

In this 6 week course, students will learn the fundamentals of drawing; line, value (light/dark), form, and creating space. The class starts with a focus on line drawing, exploring the different types of lines and their multiple uses. Form, value, and space will be addressed once the students comprehend line drawing. Students will receive one on one instruction focusing on individual needs and skill levels. The Maine Drawing Exchange is located in a beautiful, sunny, third floor walk up studio in the heart of the Old Port neighborhood.

Photography For Beginners

with Brian Peterson

May

May 8th to June 12th, 2025

$59 More Info

This course will teach you how to take great photographs with an adjustable 35mm or digital camera (note: "point and shoot" cameras are not covered). Topics like composition, shutter speeds, F-stops, depth of field, lenses etc. will be discussed. Bring camera and instruction booklet.