Opening Reception for In Between Exhibition
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesBe among the first to have an art experience like no other in Central Florida! Meet the artists and celebrate the opening with us Friday, October 7, from 6:30-9:00pm. You can explore the beautifully lit grounds of A&H’s National Historic Landmark campus while you enjoy Latin beats by DJ Nigel John, food by The Gnarly Cuban, and a bar.
In Between: Painting the Post Immigrant Experience
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesIn Between: Painting the Post Immigrant Experience runs October 8, 2022 – January 22, 2023 in the Maitland Art Center gallery This exhibition features the work of three extraordinary painters, Cuban-born Leo Cordovi, Filipino-born MJ Torrecampo, and Syrian American Mär Martinez. The resulting three visual narratives of the post immigration experience all unite to form…
Up Close and Personal: Animals Acrylic Painting
The Cottage 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, United StatesThis workshop focuses on composition when painting an up close animal portrait. We will be painting a 10 X 20 canvas and focus on detail and texture to create an intriguing and unique painting.
Sunday Jewelry Workshops with Jim: Spinner Ring
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesLearn to create a ring with a unique form! In this workshop, you will make an anticlastic ring which flares out at the ends, allowing a second ring to spin freely around the outside.
A&H Book Club
The Cottage 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, United StatesDiscuss "Old In Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over" by Nell Painter, with friends from A&H!
A&H’s Annual Meeting 2022
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesA&H Members: Join us for Art & History Museums of Maitland's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 12 from 6:00-7:00pm in the Germaine Marvel Building at 210 W. Packwood Ave. (rescheduled from September 28 due to hurricane) Get a peek at the upcoming season of art & history Check out a recap of the past year's…
Traditional Ebru Marbling on Paper
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesUnlike many art forms which take years to master, marbling will inspire you with instant gratification and successes! Peggy teaches the traditional ebru marbling techniques using carrageenen (powdered seaweed) mixed into water to create “the size." Then acrylic paints are placed onto the size to create mesmerizing patterns and designs such as: Feather, Bird Wing, Chevron, Peacock, Stone Marble etc. You will create 10-15 marbled papers which can be incorporated into greeting cards, scrapbooking, collages, framed art, journal covers and so much more. We will also experiment at the end of day with pieces of cotton & silk! The last 30 minutes of the workshop will be finishing up our projects and cleaning up. Reference books & handout packet provided.
Haunted Waterhouse: A Ghost Tour
A&H's Waterhouse Residence Museum 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesFor years, people have shared stories of moving furniture, flickering lights, and disembodied voices at the Victorian Waterhouse Residence on Lake Lily. To explore these mysteries, Art & History Museums of Maitland has partnered with American Ghost Adventures - and they’re bringing you along to help with the investigation! During your visit, you will have…
Family Day: Free Victorian Crafts at the Waterhouse Residence
A&H's Waterhouse Residence Museum 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesLearn about the Victorian period when William H. Waterhouse built the Waterhouse Residence for his family on the shores of Lake Lily. Go on a scavenger hunt to discover some of the architectural details Mr. Waterhouse used when building his home. Then take a seat right on the lawn and try designing your own Victorian…
Creative Sculpture & Castings: 2D Miniature Workshop
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesIn this 2-day workshop, learn how to design and create your own 2D artwork inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center reliefs. On day one, you will tour the Maitland Art Center and select one of Smith's reliefs to replicate. Afterward, create a miniature version of the relief in wax sculpture and make a silicone rubber mold. On day two, you will mix and pour acrylic into your mold for curing and finish your art with paints, dyes, and other decorative materials.