Winter Maker's Workshops
Winter Maker's Workshops
The perfect Maine winter ‘Cabin Fever Reliever’, these hands-on mini-classes will spark your creativity and expand your skills, in a fun, friendly environment.
The Maker's Workshop Series is all about connecting with a community of like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm. It's not just about mastering techniques; it's about celebrating creativity, embracing sustainability, and building lasting friendships. You’ll collaborate, share ideas, and create unique, handmade treasures that truly reflect your personal style.
Select the workshop you’d like to attend and register to secure your place. To register for multiple workshop just rinse, repeat!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS:
Mary Jo Marquis
Mary Jo is a Maine-based artist specializing in mixed media, watercolor, photography, and printmaking. With a deep passion for the natural world, she draws inspiration from the outdoors, where you will find her more often than not.
She is the co-founder of Maine based Fiddlehead Center for the Arts, community art centers that fosters creativity, community and connection through the visual & performing arts. Her background in marketing, business development, and event planning enriches her approach to teaching, blending artistic exploration with practical insights. Whether in the studio or outside, she loves sharing her passion for artistic expression and the natural world with others.
Kerry Payne
Equal parts seasoned entrepreneur, photographer, writer and alchemist, Kerry brings fun and creativity to everything she approaches. As the founder of Blenheim Park Maine, she set out to build a space where creatives could gather, find community and enjoy all the natural beauty Maine has to offer.
Blenheim Park (pronounced Blen-em) is a 16 acre creative retreat on the shores of pristine McCurdy Pond, a few miles from downtown Damariscotta. The property features 100 year old cottages, landscaped grounds, gathering spaces, a photo studio and a 300 tree commercial cherry orchard. The business is family owned and managed by Kerry, an Australian-born, world-schooled, business advisor, cherry farmer, educator and award-winning photographer.
