5:30 - 8:30 on May 13th, 2026
enjoy Today - “Wood” “Wood Block Printing” James Sylvester
In print making when a block of wood is cut, sanded and engraved in relief, it produces a “woodcut” image. Learn this form of printmaking and experiment with creating an impression from such a block. James Sylvester shares his many years of printmaking experience to create a woodcut print. With humor and excitement, James can show you this inspiring creative process. Join us at InPress.
1:00- 4:00 on May 13th, 2026
enjoy Today - “Wood” “Carving With Purpose” - Ken Wise
Ken Wise has been carving spoons, turning bowls and making Wildlife Art from blocks of wood for many years. He enjoys sharing the fun and challenges of working with wood. “Carving with Purpose” is your opportunity to discover how to take a block of wood and give it new life. Ken will share his sense of finding the hidden shape that awaits your creative hand. Join us and discover.
9:00 am - 12:-00 pm on May 13, 2026
enjoy Today - “Wood” “With the Grain” John Wright
Wood properties/ Assemblage
John Wright is a carpenter and woodworker for all of his life. He has brought his many wood working skills into creating one-of-a-kind works of art that you can find at his gallery, WoodWright Studio in Harpswell. “With the Grain” is the exploration of found materials such as wood pieces and creating assemblages that bring unique interest into any home. Learn how different woods and found items bring color and texture to your project.
5:30 - 8:30 on September 16th, 2026
enjoy Today - “The Garden”
“Seed Packets”
James Sylvester
Often we like to collect seeds from our flower and vegetable garden to enjoy the next year. James Sylvester will share his printmaking skills to help you create decorative ways of storing seeds. Design your seed symbol and stamp labels onto small containers or small envelops. This is fun and colorful way to share your favorite plant seeds with friends.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 1:00- 4:00
Tom Brudinsky /Valerie Upham
“Branching Out” - Trees stand tall in our world, their roots deep in the earth and branches reaching for the sky, inspiring poets, writers, and dreamers for centuries. This SKETCH program is for all the tree lovers out there! Tom and Val will draw a variety of trees, focusing on shape, texture, foliage,and creating depth through light and shadow.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - All Day
9:00 - 12:00 “Earth Day” “Natural Arrangements” /Valerie Upham
1:00 - 4:00 - “Earth Day” ”Branching Out” /Tom Brudzinsky and Valerie Upham
5:30 - 8:30 pm “Earth Day” - “Naturally” Nature Printing/ James Sylvester
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 9:00 - 12:00
“Natural Arrangements”
Valerie Upham
Create centerpieces and small wall hangings working with the elements you may find your backyard. You are invited to bring branches, grasses and flowers to Pinecone Studio. Val has been gardening for over 30 years and has 12 years of floral experience. She will show you color and composition as you arrange theseelements using your own creative style. Let’s have some fun and bring nature indoors.
1:00- 4:00 on September 16th, 2026
enjoy Today - “The Garden”
“Create with Earth”
Lyn Zajchowski & John Wright
This group will instruct you on working with slab, quick drying clay. Lyn Zajchowski is a potter in the Midcoast area. John Wright works with slab clay to produce whimsical items for your home. Learn about where clay comes from and its different properties. No glazing or kiln firing will be done own this group.
9:00 am - 12:-00 pm on September 16, 2026
enjoy Today - “The Garden”
“Earth’s Harvest”
Val Upham
As summer comes to a close, we try to preserve the gifts the Earth shares with us. This program takes a closer look harvesting and drying herbs; collecting seeds and wintering plants and bulbs for the next year. Learn to extend your the gifts from your garden and enjoy Earth’s harvest.
Wednesday, Evening 5:30 -8:30pm
“Naturally”- Nature Printing"
James Sylvester
Nature Printing Basic shapes and forms of nature can leave unique impressions. Capture these impressions with printmaking processes. James Sylvester brings many years of printmaking experience to this InPress program. He will discuss various printmaking tools and techniques. Natural objects will be used to print small collages that bring the beauty of nature closer to you.
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