Paint Night Special: Light, Quiet and Beauty of Maine Winter

PAINT NIGHT! Light, quiet and beauty! Saturday, February 22nd 6 to 9 PM!

Join us in an extraordinary evening in art and community! Lets paint the night away celebrating the light, quiet and beauty of Maine Winter! We will paint and compose together a gorgeous scene with snow, sumac and winter skies! Wine and light appetizers served. $45. To Register email or paypal helene@helenefarrar.com or paypal button below will register you and process your payment!

There is Still Time:)

Greetings Friends -
Hope you are having a beautiful summer so far. Its been gorgeous outside and beautiful activity inside the studio with young artists really blooming with the extra time and energy to focus. So much great work has been made, particularly by our young artists! Here is a shot of one of them going in deep to an abstract work and a sample of a stunning and interesting landscape painting created by young artists in our Mimic the Masters Camp.

It won't be too long where we are trading in our swim suits for sweaters. And we have an Open House planned for you as you lean into fall. New classes coming and new students of all ages welcomed! And the info is all here  - - - but feel free to reach me at (207) 485-5691 or drop into the studio at your convenience. And of course, email helene@helenefarrar.com

Mark Your Calendars for our FALL OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, September 4th from 4:30 to 6:30!  See this great old house with four sun-filled studios, meet the instructor(thats me!), learn about our fall classes, check out the rich, art library and more!

Welcome and Welcome Back!

Thank you so much for visiting Catch the Artbug! It is my sincere pleasure to say hello and welcome you! This four-roomed studio is a lively, vibrant working and learning space in an old farmhouse in Manchester, Maine! Artists of all ages and all levels are encouraged and make work here.

Soap Carving, Watercolor, Hand-building with Clay, pastel, paper mache, moldmaking  - - - there is so much to do and explore. Join us for an after-school art class for kids, Wednesday watercolor group and come after the work day to our Thursday evening Open Studio. Please take a look at our fall schedule and see what might work for you and yours  - - - and feel free to reach out with any questions and if you'd like to schedule a studio visit. Email helene@helenefarrar.com  Call 485-5691 and speak to Helene (rhymes with Maine, sounds like HAH-lane).

Table View from a Workshop in Encaustics = beeswax paint

My name is Helene and I am the artist-in-residence here. Its hard to believe that I have been an Art Educator for over twenty years and I am STILL deeply passionate about art, teaching art with positivity, and working with my students individually. My formal training as an artist and art educator began at the University of Maine, but I also attended graduate school in Vermont at Goddard College where I received my Master of Fine Arts. My earliest learnings as an artist were from my extended family of artists, designers and engineers. In particular, it was my Mom who was both an artist, art educator and active community member who really pushed me and sometimes even lead my hand to be the enthusiastic instructor I am. And I really couldn't have "pulled this all off" without her encouragement:) Regarding my teaching experience, I have been fortunate to have a very rich and varied resume. More information about me at www.helenefarrar.com

Let's connect soon!

Helene in front of two encaustic paintings exhibited at the Saco Museum.

Best,
Helene

Our first session AMAZING ART Camp is FULL!

But join us for camp in July and August!

Summer Camp Schedule! Its here!

https://catchtheartbug.blogspot.com/p/workshops-fall-2014.html
REGISTER AT ABOVE LINK or follow to Website pages for Summer Camps!
Have any problems? Drop me a line at helene@helenefarrar.com or call 2074855691

Paint Night Friday, February 22nd "Cardinals, Trees, Snow, Oh My!"

Beat the Winter Blues and join us in an extraordinary, sassy and classy PAINT NIGHT evening LIKE NO OTHER at Hélène Farrar Art in Manchester! Get out of your winter funk and be a part of the fun on Friday, February 22nd from 6 to 9 PM! Learn about the wonderful Charley Harper and we will paint cardinals, trees and snow!!! And enjoy delicious heavy hors-d'oeuvres and wine from our Lighthouse in Manchester! 5% of Proceeds to Benefit the Maine Audubon! Paint the blues away  - - -  -Leave inspired! Cost is $45. Register below at Paypal Button! 

 

Art Club for 11 - 15 Year Olds!

ART CLUB especially designed for 11 to 15 year olds
Beginning on Thursday, September 26th from 530 - 630 PM, we will be introducing "Art Club". This group class is specially designed for intermediate artists in their middle years. With a focus on drawing, painting, design and modeling ---- this weekly intensive will help youngsters develop and strengthen skills, grow studio habits, and stretch the development of creative ideas. This is a perfect fit for young artists who are willing to grow independently but still need instruction, positive encouragement and the support of friends!  To register or sign-up please contact Helene directly at helene@helenefarrar.com or call (207) 485-5691.

This class will be ongoing throughout the year and it is open to all youth ages 11 to 15.  Open enrollment = children can join anytime. Students can come and go as family and season schedules permit. Tuition $20. / class  Young Artists can also receive a couple of slices of pizza for another 2 bucks!

To register, call Helene @ (207) 485-5691 or email Helene@helenefarrar.com

Student work in process of the Duomo in Florence, Italy

Welcome Back!

Thank you so much for visiting Catch the Artbug! It is my sincere pleasure to say hello and welcome you! This four-roomed studio is a lively, vibrant working and learning space in an old farmhouse in Manchester, Maine! Artists of all ages and all levels are encouraged and make work here.

Soap Carving, Watercolor, Hand-building with Clay, pastel, paper mache, moldmaking  - - - there is so much to do and explore. Join us for an after-school art class for kids, Wednesday watercolor group and come after the work day to our Thursday evening Open Studio. Please take a look at our fall schedule and see what might work for you and yours  - - - and feel free to reach out with any questions and if you'd like to schedule a studio visit. Email helene@helenefarrar.com  Call 485-5691 and speak to Helene (rhymes with Maine, sounds like HAH-lane).

Table View from a Workshop in Encaustics = beeswax paint

My name is Helene and I am the artist-in-residence here. Its hard to believe that I have been an Art Educator for over twenty years and I am STILL deeply passionate about art, teaching art with positivity, and working with my students individually. My formal training as an artist and art educator began at the University of Maine, but I also attended graduate school in Vermont at Goddard College where I received my Master of Fine Arts. My earliest learnings as an artist were from my extended family of artists, designers and engineers. In particular, it was my Mom who was both an artist, art educator and active community member who really pushed me and sometimes even lead my hand to be the enthusiastic instructor I am. And I really couldn't have "pulled this all off" without her encouragement:) Regarding my teaching experience, I have been fortunate to have a very rich and varied resume. More information about me at www.helenefarrar.com

Let's connect soon!

Helene in front of two encaustic paintings exhibited at the Saco Museum.