Let the Exhibitions at The Gallery in Readfield Begin!
April show
Afternoon Workshop - Making Paste Paper - Sunday, April 21st , 2024 at The Gallery in Readfield
with artist Cynthia Ahlstrin
Making Fabulous Paste Paper!
Instructor: Cynthia Ahlstrin
Class Description: Get ready to push up your sleeves and have a ball making paste paper! In
this class we will explore the exciting method of using paint, paste and other media to create
original hand designed decorative paper that is often used in book arts, collage and in other
expressive arts. Students will learn methods of mixing paint, incorporating underlying marks
and using the right tools to create professional quality paper with colorful designs and rhythmic
patterns. You will love the results!! Most materials are provided. All are welcome, no previous
experience is necessary.
Class Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Cost of class: $55.00
Class Maximum: 6
Class Minimum: 5 (will consider running with 4)
with artist Cynthia Ahlstrin
Making Fabulous Paste Paper!
Instructor: Cynthia Ahlstrin
Class Description: Get ready to push up your sleeves and have a ball making paste paper! In
this class we will explore the exciting method of using paint, paste and other media to create
original hand designed decorative paper that is often used in book arts, collage and in other
expressive arts. Students will learn methods of mixing paint, incorporating underlying marks
and using the right tools to create professional quality paper with colorful designs and rhythmic
patterns. You will love the results!! Most materials are provided. All are welcome, no previous
experience is necessary.
Class Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Cost of class: $55.00
Class Maximum: 6
Class Minimum: 5 (will consider running with 4)
Honors art students at Maranacook Highschool and guests all March
Call for an appointment 522 7325
Knitting class
February 2nd at 3:00- 4:30
We are having a little knitting lesson compliments of Samantha Horn.
I was talking to Samantha one day in The Gallery about a sore thumb when knitting and Samantha said "I can maybe help you with that and teach you a new way to knit" And a class was born!
So perhaps this will interest someone else out there!
From Samantha....
"Left hand, right hand, around the neck, there are many ways to knit, from many parts of the world. If you knit "American" or "British" style and want to try "Continental" style (yarn in the left hand) or have another knitting style you would like to share with others, come join us! Sometimes changing how you hold your yarn can relieve hand pain, give you more options for complicated patterns, or just be a fun change. Beginners also welcome! If you don't have your own materials, we will have some needles and yarn on hand to use during the class."
Hope to see you. Coffee and tea will be available
Best Camille
We are having a little knitting lesson compliments of Samantha Horn.
I was talking to Samantha one day in The Gallery about a sore thumb when knitting and Samantha said "I can maybe help you with that and teach you a new way to knit" And a class was born!
So perhaps this will interest someone else out there!
From Samantha....
"Left hand, right hand, around the neck, there are many ways to knit, from many parts of the world. If you knit "American" or "British" style and want to try "Continental" style (yarn in the left hand) or have another knitting style you would like to share with others, come join us! Sometimes changing how you hold your yarn can relieve hand pain, give you more options for complicated patterns, or just be a fun change. Beginners also welcome! If you don't have your own materials, we will have some needles and yarn on hand to use during the class."
Hope to see you. Coffee and tea will be available
Best Camille
About The Gallery
C.S.A Community supported arts
Building connections and community among artists and their neighbors.
Maine's only commission free gallery. Showcasing local artists. Building connections and community among artists and their neighbors.
Local artist Camille Davidson opened this non business gallery in her small village of Readfield in 2019 with the idea of creating a supportive, joyous and community art presence in central Maine. Artists are invited for a month to exhibit a body of work in The Gallery. Davidson helps them plan and execute a solo or group show. The exhibiting artist/s provides a reception and hosts an opening and closing along with Camille.
The Gallery takes no commission. It is a work of love, passion and desire to provide opportunity for fellow artists.
The Gallery hours
Friday and Saturday 10-12 or by appointment 522 7325 call or text and I can almost always open for you within a day
Building connections and community among artists and their neighbors.
Maine's only commission free gallery. Showcasing local artists. Building connections and community among artists and their neighbors.
Local artist Camille Davidson opened this non business gallery in her small village of Readfield in 2019 with the idea of creating a supportive, joyous and community art presence in central Maine. Artists are invited for a month to exhibit a body of work in The Gallery. Davidson helps them plan and execute a solo or group show. The exhibiting artist/s provides a reception and hosts an opening and closing along with Camille.
The Gallery takes no commission. It is a work of love, passion and desire to provide opportunity for fellow artists.
The Gallery hours
Friday and Saturday 10-12 or by appointment 522 7325 call or text and I can almost always open for you within a day
Community action
The Gallery in Readfield raises money for local causes throughout the year by donated work from artists represented in The Gallery. This year $525.00 was raised for the Maranacook food pantry from art donations from myself Camille Davidson and represented artist Valerie Upham.
Capital Area New Mainers is an organization spear headed by Chris Asch that welcomes, assists and helps support refugees from around the world to their new home in Maine. With donations from Chris Higgins and Otty Merrill we have raised $325.00.
Thank you for the help from everyone, both the generous artists who donate their work and the buyers who support the cause.
Capital Area New Mainers is an organization spear headed by Chris Asch that welcomes, assists and helps support refugees from around the world to their new home in Maine. With donations from Chris Higgins and Otty Merrill we have raised $325.00.
Thank you for the help from everyone, both the generous artists who donate their work and the buyers who support the cause.
ConnectionsReflection:
Our show at The Gallery in Readfield was the second time we have exhibited our work together. The experience provided a complementary dialogue of two working artists, who have shared much of their adult lives. Having the opportunity to exhibit in central Maine brought together our neighbors, friends and professional colleagues and introduced our work to the wider community. Chris and Tom Higgins |
Nancy Barron
“Artist and friend Hélène Farrar asked if I would like to show my paintings along with her at an exhibition this spring at The Gallery in Readfield. We were in communication with Camille Davidson, artist and proprietor of The Gallery, who was supportive about any ideas we came up with regarding a theme for our show. Little did we know our theme would be washing hands and strict social distancing. Camille was open to any ideas we came up with to still have the show, but remotely. She helped us develop an idea to do weekly posts during the run of the show and promote selected pieces intermittently throughout the week. An incredible learning experience and a successful one despite being in the early stages of a world wide health crisis. The Gallery is artists helping artists. A wonderful model.” |