Artcamp | week 1

July 20 - July 23

ArtCamp | Week 1
July 20 - 23 | 9:00 - 12:00pm
8 - 11 years old | Limit of 12 campers
Sliding Scale $200 - $275
Instructor: Hélène Farrar

From Seeds to Blooms

Join in for a hands-on, playful week full of exploring plant life (from real plants!) and on-site observations of trees and fauna. We will develop an understanding of stages of plant life in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional form. From the small seed to a full flower bloom, we will slow down our eyes and study the forms in nature that compose plants, trees, and even their critters that inhabit these delicate and bold spaces. The CMCA current summer exhibits will serve as inspiration, as we integrate our learnings to unfold thoughts, pleas, and concerns respecting and adoring the earth.

About the instructor

Hélène Farrar is a contemporary American artist, educator, and creative community builder based in Maine, best known for her work in encaustic painting, an ancient medium that uses heated beeswax mixed with pigment. Her artwork is immediately recognizable for its rich texture, luminous color, and layered surfaces, often inspired by the natural world, human experience, and a sense of place. She draws on themes like landscape, flowers, animals, and personal storytelling, using wax to build depth and subtle detail that invites viewers to slow down and look more closely. Her solo exhibition "What We Carry" at the Maine Jewish Museum explored emotional and social themes through encaustic work, reflecting on how people carry unseen experiences and stories. She has taught at major institutions such as the Farnsworth Art Museum, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and other arts organizations across the region. Whether working with beginners or experienced artists, she encourages people to explore texture, color, and personal expression, often using encaustic as both a painterly and sculptural material.

ArtCamp is supported by Nichols Fund Maine, for more information on scholarships please contact rsmith@cmcanow.org limited spaces available.

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Photography Policy: By registering for ArtCamp, I understand my child may be photographed by CMCA staff for general documentation and publicity. I also understand that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund (minus $50 registration fee) will be granted for cancellations made up to 14 days prior to program start date; 50% refund (minus $50) will be granted for cancellation up to 10 days before program start date. No refunds for cancellations made less than 10 days prior to start date. Please notify us immediately of any cancellation so we can fill your space. CMCA reserves the right to cancel any ArtLab program. In the event of a cancellation by CMCA, full refunds will be granted, Under-enrolled programs (less than 8 participants) will be canceled 1 week prior to the start date. We do not offer prorated fees to attend part of the program. Thank you for understanding.

ArtCamp is supported by Nichols Fund Maine.