Celebrate Nature, Art and Creativity in Maine.
Wendell Gilley delighted in helping others find connections with nature and creativity. Our Museum sustains his legacy through vibrant art exhibitions and a wide range of hands-on creative and educational programs for all ages.
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Waterbird Migrations
Join Seth Benz, director of bird ecology at Schoodic Institute on a bird walk to learn about waterbird migrations.
Autumn in Miniature-Landscapes in Acrylic & Clay
Join Kathie Pratt to make a fall and nature-themed 3-D landscape. These sweet vignettes stand just 4" tall and can sit pretty on a shelf or tabletop. We will use acrylic for the background and polymer clay for objects to give depth and dimension. Bring objects you’ve collected in nature or other items you’d like to include. Suitable for those age 12 and older.
Drawing Raptors with Michael Boardman
Wildlife artist and Maine Master Naturalist Michael Boardman will lead a 2-hour workshop on learning to field sketch and focus on birds of prey, in honor of the Cadillac Mountain Hawkwatch. We’ll work on body shapes and details specific to this awesome group of birds, with a concentration on drawing with your favorite tools. Class will be part lecture, part demo and part hands-on using mounted specimens. If time allows there may be a watercolor demo at the end. Some basic drawing skills coming in will be helpful but are not absolutely necessary. Supplies will be on hand but feel free to bring your own as well.
Carved Feather Pins with Ed Hawkes
Join master carver Ed Hawkes for this special class to create a carved feather pin. This class is appropriate for carvers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Students must be at least 14 years old. Bring a lunch for this full-day workshop. Class size is limited and registration is required.
Ed is an avid birdwatcher and a volunteer with Acadia National Park Hawk Watch. His hours of bird observations are constant inspiration for creating his realistic wooden creations. His carvings have won numerous awards, including a first-place ribbon in the Advanced Division at the Ward World Carving Competition for his full-size common loon, as well as numerous first-place and 'Best in Show' awards at Maine carving competitions.
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Special Exhibit Extended!
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Read moreEvents
Haiku Workshop with Kristen Lindquist
Paint 'n' Sip: Chickadees in the Snow
Community Open House & Art Show
Paint 'n' Sip: Winter Scene
Carved Bird Ornaments with Ed Hawkes
Pins and Pendants in Polymer Clay
Paint 'n' Sip: Magic Tree
Drawing Raptors with Michael Boardman
Autumn in Miniature-Landscapes in Acrylic & Clay
Carved Feather Pins with Ed Hawkes
Acadia's Winter Birds
Waterbird Migrations
People-Nature-Art with Nell Parker, 'Forest Floor' Painter
People-Nature-Art with Lucy Kalian, Painter