February 16 - 19 | 10:00 - 12:00pm
Instructor: Hélène Farrar
Drop-in | Free and open to all!

Relief Critter Creations

Bears, Raccoons, Crows and friends will be our source of inspiration as we study and sketch the geometry, form, and textures of Maine's winter critters. These sketches will serve as plans for creating dynamic, multi-level relief cutouts out of cardboard and other recycled materials that will be painted as the week develops. Participants will also develop a toolbox for creating texture and marks in paint.

Preparations to make in advance: 

• Get inspired: Visit us in-person, located in downtown Rockland and view the work on view by Sachiko Akiyama.

• Dress for a mess: Sometimes messes happen; paint and glue in high use.
  

Free and open to artists of all ages: youth ages 12+ may attend without adult supervision with limited spaces available, complete our registration form.

Artist Bio
Hélène Farrar has taught and worked in the visual arts for twenty years while actively exhibiting in commercial, nonprofit, and university galleries in New England, New York City, Pennsylvania, Italy, and England. Farrar has a BA in Studio Art from the University of Maine and a Masters of Fine Art Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College in Vermont. Hélène currently has a studio in Tenants Harbor. Her paintings have most recently been accepted into curated exhibits at the Cape Cod Community College, Fuller Craft Museum, the Saco Museum, the University of New England Art Gallery, and Twiggs Gallery in New Hampshire. Farrar is represented by Archipelago Fine Arts in Rockland, Betts Gallery of Belfast, Cynthia Winings Gallery of Blue Hill, and the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner. Her work as an educator has brought her across the state of Maine including the Haystack Mountain School or Crafts. 

This program is presented in partnership with RSU13 Adult and Community Education through the generous support of the Anonimo Foundation.

Photography Policy: By participating in ArtLab programming, I understand my child or myself 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.