Artist Talk: Victor Bokas
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesCurrent exhibition artist Victor Bokas joins us to share about A Bold and Colorful Journey. November 3, 2021 • 6:30 pm • Free event Click here to RSVP Join us for Victor Bokas' artist talk to learn about our current exhibition, A Bold and Colorful Journey. The exhibition debuts an exciting selection of Bokas’ newest…
Trivia Night
A&H's Germaine Marvel Building 210 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesCelebrate our current History Museum exhibition, "Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Moving Maitland" with a fun trivia night focusing on transportation history and pop culture questions. The evening will also include other games, retro snacks & drinks, and nostalgic prizes! You're encouraged to dress retro (50s-80s) -- there will also be prizes for best retro dress.…
Creative Sculpture & Castings: 2D Miniature Workshop
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesSaturday, Dec 4 - Sunday, Dec 5 | 1pm-4pm Instructor: Kent Arblaster Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10 Cost: $75 ( materials and tools included, pewter available for pruchase at $5 per piece) In this 2-day workshop, learn how to design and create your own 2D artwork inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center…
Saturday Painting Workshop: Snowy Owl
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesExplore the unique and beautiful snowy owl. Learn how to use texturizing techniques, paint layering, and value to bring your owl to life!
Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Stackable Ring Set
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesIf you have little or no experience in metalwork, this workshop is for you! You will learn the three steps of cut, weld, and polish to create a set of three rings in your size and style.
Creative Sculpture & Castings
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesIn this workshop, you will create your own custom 2D miniature. Choose from over 20 design molds-all inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center reliefs. Pour and cast your miniature, then embellish it with paints, dyes, and other decorative materials. Use your finished art piece as decor or jewelry!
Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Silver Real Leaf Pendant
A&H's Maitland Art Center 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesSaturday , January 15 | 10 am - 1 pm Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $60 + $50 materials fee Use a real leaf from home or from the Art Center to design a beautiful pendant, charm, or earrings. You will receive 10 grams of fine silver metal clay, and…
Florida Byways: Jules André Smith and the Bok Fellows
A&H's Maitland Historical Museum 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesFlorida Byways: Jules André Smith and the Bok Fellows January 21 – August 14, 2022 in the Maitland History Museum While exploring the surrounding byways that weaved throughout Florida, Art Center founder Jules André Smith created watercolors and drawings of parts of Florida that were typically unseen by the casual tourist. His works offer a…
Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Pearl & Bead Stringing
Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United StatesHave you ever wanted to learn to string pearls? Do you want to restring your heirloom Grandmother’s pearls? Join us and do one or both! During this workshop you will learn to knot pearls. If you have a strand you want to restring, bring it in! Techniques taught in the workshop and the tools you take home will be applicable for your future pearl or bead stringing projects.
Encaustic Exploration
The Studios at Lake Lily 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United StatesEncaustic is an artistic medium consisting of hot, pigmented beeswax. Encaustic painting is an ancient technique, but it has become increasingly popular with contemporary artists. Come delve into the versatility of this fascinating process that encourages experimentation! In this comprehensive 2-day workshop, students will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. A variety of techniques will be explored, such as incising, layering, pigment sticks, mark-making, mixed media collage, mono-printing, and incorporating photos. Students will make multiple pieces of art by utilizing the learned techniques. All materials will be supplied. All skill levels are welcome!