Wreath Making
Join us in a wreath making workshop for children and families. This workshop will be led by
artist Liz Allen from Local Mud.
Winter Solstice Lanterns
Join us to celebrate the winter solstice by creating a simple and elegant wax paper lantern using foraged natural items, such as pine, cedar, spruce and fir needles. Hang your lantern at home as we usher in the season of darkness.
This workshop is being led by artist, art educator, and author, Charlene Lutz.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School -Winter Solstice Stars
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
Home School Art
Learn to create a paper star and celebrate the winter solstice. Explore color, light, form and creativity.
Winter Solstice Lanterns
Join us to celebrate the winter solstice by creating a simple and elegant wax paper lantern using foraged natural items, such as pine, cedar, spruce and fir needles. Hang your lantern at home as we usher in the season of darkness.
This workshop is being led by artist, art educator, and author, Charlene Lutz.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School - Clay Dough Creations with Warming Herbs and Spices
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School - Slowing Down with Stitch and Thread
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School - Spring Seed Books
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School -Batik Part One
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School - Batik Part Two
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
Home School Art
Join us to create clay dough with warming herbs and spices. Connect with nature and engage your senses with children of various ages in this creative, textural and fun project.
After School Art with Katahdin Elementary School - Printmaking
Offered monthly through the after school art program, students in grades 3-6 can participate in nature inspired and self directed art making. Students will engage in various art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Self expression and experimentation along with technical skill building are the foundations of this offering.
Exploring Printmaking: Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Explore different forms of printmaking such as relief, stamping, mono-printing, and carving in this workshop for all ages. We will inspire community connection through storytelling, gratitude and Thanksgiving themes.
This workshop is being led by artist, art educator, and author, Charlene Lutz.
Exploring Printmaking: Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Explore different forms of printmaking such as relief, stamping, mono-printing, and carving in this workshop for all ages. We will inspire community connection through storytelling, gratitude and Thanksgiving themes.
This workshop is being led by artist, art educator, and author, Charlene Lutz.
Fall Landscape Watercolor Painting
Join us and create a fall inspired watercolor painting, using the natural landscape of Northern Maine.
Explore what it takes to let the paint flow in your watercolors and embrace the unexpected. The element of surprise that happens when you get out of the way and allow the paint to move in water is key to watercolor painting!
This workshop will be led by artist, art educator, and author, Charlene Lutz.
*Beginner and advanced painters welcome
Fall Landscape Watercolor Painting
Join us and create a fall inspired watercolor painting, using the natural landscape of Northern Maine.
Explore what it takes to let the paint flow in your watercolors and embrace the unexpected. The element of surprise that happens when you get out of the way and allow the paint to move in water is key to watercolor painting!
This workshop will be led by artist, art educator, and author, Charlene Lutz.
*Beginner and advanced painters welcome
Pottery for Children and Families
This is the third session in our September series of Pottery for Children and Families with Liz Allen.
Pressed Flower Candle Making for Children and Families—This session is full.
This session is now full. Thank you to those who registered! Join us to create nature inspired candles using foraged flowers, natural wax and essential oils with author, artist, and art educator Charlene Lutz. All ages are welcome to attend!Hosted at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd. Patten, ME)Saturday, September 7 and September 28 from 1-3pm. Join us for one or both sessions! 
Pottery for Children and Families
This is the second session in our September series of Pottery for Children and Families with Liz Allen. Our first session is September 7. It is recommended that children and families try to attend all three sessions of the workshop: September 7, September 14, and October 5.Register Here
Pottery for Children and Famlilies
Our September pottery workshops with Liz Allen are designed for children and families. Participants will learn different pottery techniques such as hand building and wheel throwing. Our September sessions will be held on September 14, September 21, and October 5 from 10am-12pm. All materials needed for this workshop will be provided for participants. Each family will have the opportunity to create and take home one to two pieces of their own glazed and fired pottery. Register HereAll sessions will be held at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd. Patten, ME) These sessions are free to attend. There will be a place for donations for those who wish to do so.
Pressed Flower Candle Making for Children and Families— This session is full.
This session is now full. Thank you to those who registered!
Join us to create nature inspired candles using foraged flowers, natural wax and essential oils with author, artist, and art educator Charlene Lutz. All ages are welcome to attend!Hosted at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd. Patten, ME)Saturday, September 7 and September 28 from 1-3pm. Join us for one or both sessions! This event is free to attend. There will be a place for donations for those who wish to do so.
Pottery for Adults
This is the third session in our August pottery workshop series for adults and young adults with artist Liz Allen. Our first session is August 7. It is recommended participants try to attend all three sessions in the workshop series: August 7, August 14, and August 28.
Pottery for Adults
This is the second session in our August pottery workshop series for adults and young adults with artist Liz Allen. Our first session is August 7. It is recommended participants try to attend all three sessions in the workshop series: August 7, August 14, and August 28.
Pottery for Adults
Our August pottery workshop series with artist Liz Allen is designed for adults (young adults at high school age are welcomed to attend) at the beginner & intermediate levels of their pottery journey. Participants will learn different pottery techniques such as hand building and wheel throwing. Participants will have time and space to discover their own artistic style. All materials needed for this workshop will be provided for participants. Each participant will have the opportunity to create and take home one to two pieces of their own glazed and fired pottery. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions. This is a three part workshop series held Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm on August 7, August 14, and August 28. All sessions will be held at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd. Patten, ME) These sessions are free to attend. There will be a place for donations for those who wish to do so.
Nature Connected Weaving
Join us for this family art workshop with artist, art educator and author, Charlene Lutz, to create a nature loom using sticks and other foraged items such as flowers, grasses, moss, feathers etc. Use assorted strings, yarns and textiles alongside your foraged items to make a beautiful woven wall hanging. Get outside to explore and discover in this all ages workshop!This session is held at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd. Patten, ME)This sessions is free to attend. There will be a place for donations for those who wish to do so.
Pottery for Children and Families
This is the third session in our July series of Pottery for Children and Families.
Nature Garland Sundcathers
Join us for a family workshop session hosted by author, artist, and art educator Charlene Lutz, to make Nature Garland Sun Catchers. We will adventure on nature scavenger hunt and explore colors, textures and shapes found in nature. Create a beautiful garland sun catcher using simple techniques and materials! All ages are welcome! Join us for one or both sessions, Saturday, July 20 and July 27 from 1-3pm. Both sessions will be held at The Orchard (250 Waters Rd. Patten, ME)This event is free to attend. There will be a place for donations for those who wish to do so.
Pottery for Children and Families
Session two of our July pottery series for children and families with artist Liz Allen.
Pottery for Children and Families
Pottery for Children and Families with Liz Allen
July 10, July 17, and July 31 from 6:00-7:30
Session 3 Pottery for Children and Families
This is the third session in our June series of Pottery for Children and Families. 
Adult Watercolor Workshop
Adult Watercolor Workshop with artist and art educator, Charlene Lutz. This workshop is for adults. Young adults ages 14 and up are welcomed to attend.
Adult Watercolor Workshop
Adult Watercolor Workshop with artist, art educator, and artist Charlene Lutz. This workshop is for adults. Young adults ages 14 and up are welcomed to attend.
Pottery for Children and Families
This is the second session in our June series of Pottery for Children and Families. Our first session is June 5. It is recommended that children and families try to attend all three sessions of the workshop: June 5, June 12 and June 26.
Pottery for Children and Famlies
Pottery for Children and Families with Liz Allen from Local Mud.June 5, June 12, and June 26, 6:00-7:30pm
Intro to Pottery for Adults with Liz Allen
Intro to Pottery for Adults (Session 2) with Liz Allen from Local Mud
Intro to Pottery for Adults with Liz Allen, 6-8pm
Intro to Pottery Session 1 for Adults with Liz Allen from Local Mud.
Batik Making for Children and Families with Charlene Lutz
Join us for a family workshop session to learn about the art of batik. Batik is a delicate method of dyeing fabric using a removable wax resist. Hot wax is applied to fabric using batik stamps and brushes or other tools. The fabric and wax are then painted. After drying, the wax is removed in a boiling water bath, revealing a pattern on the fabric. You will learn the process of making batik, from applying liquid hot wax with various tools, applying dyes, and setting color. Explore storytelling using patterns and marks or simply create a beautiful work of art to keep and treasure. 
Batik Making for Children and Families with Charlene Lutz
A visual arts workshop for children and families. Try something new as a family as you explore the creative process of ink dying with beeswax.
Cardboard Creations: Forest Edition (Grades k-2) at The Orchard
Join us for Cardboard Creations- Forest Edition grades K-2, with author, artist, and art educator, Charlene Lutz. Create nature inspired cardboard forest treehouses, fairy dwellings, and more! Use recycled and natural materials along with paint and other traditional art materials. Register Here.