CPT 003-1-S24 | Flower Painting Workshop: Celebrating the 100 Anniversary of the Longfellow Gardens

Course Overview:

Come spend the day learning how to paint flowers from observation in the gorgeous sun-drenched Longfellow Garden. Participants will closely observe the garden and its myriad of flowers while being introduced to drawing and painting techniques to render their beauty. This free workshop celebrates the Longfellow Garden's history on its 100th anniversary and its future. By spending the day being present with the beautiful flora that makes up this historic garden, participants will have the opportunity to luxuriate in the current beauty that the garden holds, while honoring the century-old space. Students will need an 8” x 10” frame to hold the artwork they painted that day to be installed in Shettleworth Hall in the Maine Historical Society building adjacent to the garden. This work will be showcased at their 100th-anniversary celebration on July 18, 2024, at 4 pm and will be on view through October 19, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking to enter the world of painting and have their work in an exhibition.  

Tuition: The workshop is free due to the generosity of the Longfellow Garden Club

Location: Longfellow Garden at the Maine Historical Society: 489 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101

Supplies:

• 8” x 10” frame (with glass)
• Mixed-media paper that can accept acrylic paint - around 8” x 10” (suggested: XL Canson Mixed-Media paper)
• Acrylic paints: at least red, yellow, blue, white, and black (suggested: Liquitex Basics, 4 oz., Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow, Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, Mars Black)
• Paint brushes of various sizes (suitable for acrylic)
• Paint water cup (preferably glass with a lid)
• Small rag
• Painting palette
• Easel or anything you need to support the way you work
• Watercolor pencils

Extra paintbrushes, & charcoal will be available to share.

***If you are experienced with oil or watercolor paints and prefer to use those please feel free to bring that instead!***Bring your packed lunch or make plans to get food out, as there will be a 1 hour lunch break. Bring anything else you may need to be comfortable being outside for the day, including a hat, sunglasses, water bottle, and sunscreen.

Important Dates:

6/10: workshop (6/11 raindate)

6/12-6/19: 10 am Artwork* delivery to the Maine Historical Society

6/25: Soft opening

7/18: 4 pm Artist Reception and 100th Anniversary celebration of the Longfellow Garden Club

Artwork:

• Needs to be in an 8” X 10” frame
• Please include the Title, Date, Medium, Name, and Date of Birth.