Work in clay to create a nature-themed pendant, brooch or lapel pin that you’ll be able to complete and take home that day.  Class size is limited. All materials supplied. Students must be 14 or older. This class is taught by artist and retired educator Kathie Pratt.

Experiment with wet-on-wet watercolor paintings in this fun class that takes place over two consecutive Saturdays at the Gilley with instructor Erika Elizabeth. This class will be focused on landscape and discovery within wet-on-wet watercolor.  Class size is limited and registration is required. Class fee ($58 for members and $72 for non-members) covers both classes.

Create a painting of a landscape in a monochromatic color palette that still gives depth and character to your painting in this second Paint 'n’ Sip of the new year, with instructor Erika Elizabeth. She will guide students step by step through the process, explaining each along the way.

Sip on wine, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.

Award-winning Maine bird carver Joshua Brewer leads this special 5-week workshop at the Gilley. You will learn to carve and paint a bufflehead decoy, with hands-on training. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own tools as well. Bring a lunch. Class meets from 10am to 4pm on 5 consecutive Thursdays.

Josh is a master carver who makes a living doing what he loves, carving birds out of cedar. Collectors love it too – the Little Deer Isle artist’s work is in high demand and he mostly works on commission. We are thrilled to have him teaching a class at the Gilley.