“At Katahdin Children and Families Foundation we aim to empower youth and community members to explore, create, and develop a passion for meaningful, relevant, and authentic learning experiences connected to nature.”
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Strong Communities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
IF YOU USE OUR SLIDING SCALE PRICING…
New for 2026, we have standard Sliding Scale codes.
SLIDE50 = I can pay a reduced amount that works for my current budget (50% below full price).
SLIDE25 = I can contribute to most of the full cost (25% below full price).
If full price fits your budget, you do not need to use a code.
Please enter your sliding scale code AT CHECKOUT. You’ll see a box that says “Gift or Discount Code” where you can enter the code right before you pay.
Led by artist Liz Allen from Local Mud
We’re excited to welcome you to our 2026 Family Pottery season with Liz Allen from Local Mud. This season’s workshops are designed with greater flexibility and accessibility for adults and families in the northern Katahdin Region.
This year we’re doing things a bit differently.
In 2026, you can now choose the dates that work best for your schedule and register for individual workshops throughout the summer. Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time or returning to the studio, this new format makes it easier to join us when it fits your life.
Select a date to register for Hand-Building/Wheel-Throwing. There’s no need to let us know which activity you want to engage in before you arrive.
Then select a date to register for Glazing. Please note that you must sign up for a Hand-Building/Wheel-Throwing to be eligible for a Glazing workshop.
Each family workshop is intentionally limited to just 8 participants to create a relaxed, supportive environment with plenty of hands-on guidance from Liz.
These family workshops are FREE for all participants. There is an option to donate with a suggested donation of $10 or $20 per participant.
DATES & TIMES:
Handbuilding/Wheel-Throwing: 6:00-8:00 PM on June 23, July 21, July 28
Glazing: 5:30-7:00 PM on August 18, August 25
LOCATION: Studio Barn at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd, Patten, ME 04765)
COST: $0 (donations accepted)
Come slow down, get your hands in the clay, and experience the joy of creating in community. We look forward to welcoming you into the studio.
Led by Risica
Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in this hands-on Cyanotype Printing Workshop! Using sunlight, water, and specially coated paper, participants will create beautiful blue-and-white prints inspired by nature, textures, and everyday objects.
During the workshop, participants will explore the history of cyanotype photography, experiment with composition and design, and learn the step-by-step process of creating their own unique prints. Leaves, flowers, feathers, lace, and other interesting materials can be arranged to create striking silhouettes and patterns before being exposed to sunlight and developed in water.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, creatives, families, and anyone who enjoys art, nature, and experimentation. Participants will leave with finished cyanotype prints and the knowledge to continue creating at home.
Come slow down, explore creativity, and experience the wonder of art made with sunlight.
This family workshop is FREE to attend, thanks to the generosity of Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, Quimby Family Foundation, and sponsored in part by a grant from the Onion Foundation. If you’d like to support our work, there will be a place for cash donations at The Orchard during the event. You can also make a virtual, cashless donation anytime on our website.
DATES & TIMES: July 24 & August 28, 5:30-7:00pm
LOCATION: Studio Barn at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd, Patten, ME 04765)
COST: $0 (donations accepted)
Led by artist Liz Allen from Local Mud
We’re excited to welcome you to our 2026 pottery season with Liz Allen from Local Mud. This season’s workshops are designed with greater flexibility and accessibility for adults and families in the northern Katahdin Region.
This year, we’re doing things differently. In years past, participants registered for a series of workshops.
In 2026, you can now choose the dates that work best for your schedule and register for individual Hand-Building or Wheel-Throwing workshops throughout the summer. Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time or returning to the studio, this new format makes it easier to join us when it fits your life.
Select a date to register for Hand-Building/Wheel-Throwing. There’s no need to let us know which activity you want to engage in before you arrive.
Then select a date to register for Glazing. Please note that you must sign up for a Hand-Building/Wheel-Throwing to be eligible for a Glazing workshop.
Each workshop is intentionally limited to just 6 participants to create a relaxed, supportive environment with plenty of hands-on guidance from Liz.
Our adult workshops are offered on a sliding scale, helping ensure that cost is not a barrier to creativity and connection.
Sliding scale options are available—please choose the code that works best for you.
Use the following codes when you check out for the sliding scales.
SLIDE50 = I can pay a reduced amount that works for my current budget (50% below full price).
SLIDE25 = I can contribute to most of the full cost (25% below full price).
No code needed for full price.
DATES:
Hand-Building/Wheel-Throwing: 6:00-8:00 PM onJune 2, 9, 16; July 7, 14; August 11
Glazing: 5:30-7:00 PM on September 15, 22
LOCATION: Studio Barn at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd, Patten, ME 04765)
COST: $50 for Hand-Building/Wheel-Throwing; $25 for Glazing (use codes noted above for sliding scale)
Come slow down, get your hands in the clay, and experience the joy of creating in community. We look forward to welcoming you into the studio.
Led by Risica
Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in this hands-on Cyanotype Printing Workshop! Using sunlight, water, and specially coated paper, participants will create beautiful blue-and-white prints inspired by nature, textures, and everyday objects.
During the workshop, participants will explore the history of cyanotype photography, experiment with composition and design, and learn the step-by-step process of creating their own unique prints. Leaves, flowers, feathers, lace, and other interesting materials can be arranged to create striking silhouettes and patterns before being exposed to sunlight and developed in water.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, creatives, and anyone who enjoys art, nature, and experimentation. Participants will leave with finished cyanotype prints and the knowledge to continue creating at home.
Come slow down, explore creativity, and experience the wonder of art made with sunlight.
COST: $20 (sliding scale available)
Sliding scale options are available—please choose the code that works best for you.
Use the following codes when you check out for the sliding scale.
SLIDE50 = I can pay a reduced amount that works for my current budget (50% below full price).
SLIDE25 = I can contribute to most of the full cost (25% below full price).
No code needed for full price.
DATES & TIMES: July 10 & August 14, 5:30-7:00pm
LOCATION: Studio Barn at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd, Patten, ME 04765)
COST: $0 (donations accepted)
Led by Falki
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga class held in and around the orchard as the day winds down. Surrounded by trees, birdsong, and the soft evening light, this all-levels class invites you to ground, stretch, and breathe deeply in nature.
We’ll move through a gentle flow and practice static postures designed to release tension, restore balance, and connect with the natural rhythms around us. Whether you're new to yoga or have an established practice, this is a space to slow down and come home to yourself.
Come as you are. Leave feeling rooted and renewed.
Bring: A yoga mat or towel, water, and any props you love. We also have a few yoga mats to share, if you don’t have one.
Cost: $20 per session (sliding scale available)
Sliding scale options are available—please choose the checkout code that works best for you.
Use the following codes for the sliding scale.
SLIDE50 = I can pay a reduced amount that works for my current budget (50% below full price).
SLIDE25 = I can contribute to most of the full cost (25% below full price).
No code required for full price.
You’ll see a box that says “Gift or Discount Code” where you can enter the code right before you pay.
Thursdays 5:15-6:30 PM
July 9, 16, 23
August 6, 13, 20
September 3, 10, 17Weather permitting
For Teens and Adults
Hosted at The Orchard, 250 Waters Road, Patten, ME 04765
“At The Orchard, we offer our workshops on a sliding scale because we believe creating and connecting through art should be accessible to everyone. Thank you for supporting our work in any way that you can!
— Brittany Arbo, Director of The Orchard
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