Gift Certificates-A Great Gift Idea Anytime of the Year!

Artascope Studio's Gift Certificates

It always amazing me how quickly the holidays seem to approach after the start of school and changing of the leaves. Soon after Columbus Day, we will be creating costumes for Halloween and grabbing a few bags of goodies to hand out at the end of the month. There are decorations to be displayed in our homes and soon we will be hearing caroling in the grocery store aisles. I learned a long time ago to embrace the connections to cheer and merriment that are so important during this time. It's a great time to invest in your community and yourself. So, how about spending a little time with us in 2009?

I am not sure if everyone is aware of our studio Gift Certificates that are such great versatile gifts for loved ones or yourself. Gift Certificates can be used for so many programs here at Artascope Studios, that the possibilities are endless:

Art Night Out Classes-any Monday, Thursday or Saturday Class

Artist Series 6 Week Workshops

Art Escape Weekend Intensives

Private Lessons-have a little one on one time with one of our talented teachers

Store Credit-who doesn't like to shop!

You can pick up your Gift Certificates at Artascope Studios from 9am-7pm 7 days a week or give us a ring and we will mail your gift right to your door or to your lucky recipient. Call us to find out more... 207-799-5154 or visit us online at http://www.artnightout.com/

October ArtEscape Anyone?

We definitely know how to welcome in the fall with a weekend ArtEscape selection that won't quit! So what are you planning to do for yourself this fall....Each one of these exciting weekend options start with a Friday night introduction to the material. It's a meet and greet session with wine and goodies. What a great way to start the weekend! Saturday is a full day from 10am-6pm, so that you have ample time to work with your new craft and enjoy the studio environment. Sunday is a shorter day from 10am-2pm, but the studio is open to 7pm both Sat and Sunday evenings to allow you to work independently if you so choose....so which one will you choose? Follow the link to sign up! http://www.artnightout.com/artescape.htm

Next Weekend: October 17-19th
Non-Soldered Metalsmithing with Betina Clark
Learn how to shape, texture and join metal using techniques that do not involve soldering. In this intensive, learn how to work with wire and sheet metal and combine techniques of texturing and cold-connections. Great for the metalsmithing novice, or the experienced student who wants to expand their skills!


Recycled Neckties with Diane Brakeley
Looking for something fun and innovative to do with that collection of unworn neckties? This weekend will show you that the possibilities are endless! You'll learn how to alter silk neckties to create handbags, skirts and even a chair! Not one bit of tie will go to waste as you bring new life to your old neckties!

Stained Glass with Gayle Raposa
Unlock the mysterious of stained glass! Great for beginners or for those looking to coax their inner artist to the next level. Learn the copper foil method, from start to finish. Learn tricks for cutting and grinding glass and creating flawless solder lines. Choose from our designs, or take a leap and design your own!

Last Weekend of October 24-26th

Acrylic Painting with Emily Leonard
This class begins with a thorough introduction to the tools and materials that are used for painting. Explore the basic elements of line, form, color, and composition. Finally, investigate how to create space and light on a two-dimensional plane. Great for the first time painter as well as the continuing student.

Precious Metal Clay with Ann Liller
Curious about this popular new material? PMC, is an intriguing material that has the versatility of clay and the rewards of fine silver! Get your ideas ready as you learn the basics of PMC. Develop your confidence as you learn how to prep, roll, cut, stamp and shape your PMC as you experiment with the possibilities!

Holiday Show and Sale Planning

It's time to close the windows, stack the woods and prepare for the chilly weather to come. Everyone at Artascope is welcoming the change of the seasons with a busy fall schedule of classes and events. The Stewards are busy preparing for our Annual Holiday Show which will begin in a few months. However, the festivities start early this year! We are going to be having a silent auction to benefit the Ministries Crisis Fund of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Plus....we will be having a Holiday Preview Show to really kick things off and allow people to plan ahead with their gift ideas and maybe find a few fun things for themselves.

We have round 20 participants in the Artascope Studio's Annual Holiday Show and we are confident that there will definitely be something there for everyone! Everything from felted creatures, painting, prints, batiks, jewelry, stained glass angels to hand knitted hats and scarves. As the event gets closer, I will be blogging about our talented artists to entice you all to come visit us during our busy holiday season.