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Seashell Artist Palette/Trinket Dish or Sea Glass Ornaments at The Nonantum Resort
Instructor: Ava Bajakian Location: The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport This workshop is a great way to relax and stay creative this summer! Participants will have a choice to create a handmade trinket dish perfect for housing your treasures, a palette to inspire your next creation or ornaments using locally found shells, sea glass and air dry clay. Led by RTA instructor, Ava Bajakian, this outdoor workshop is great for all levels of experience. In the event of rain, the workshop will be held indoors. Price includes all supplies. |
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Collaged Tote Bag
Instructor: Ava Bajakian Location: The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport Try your hand at a collage technique to create a unique piece of wearable artwork using fabric scraps, ribbon, beads, buttons, and other found objects. Led by RTA instructor, Ava Bajakian, this outdoor workshop is great for all levels of experience. In the event of rain, the workshop will be held indoors. Price includes all supplies. |
Build a Beautiful Kaleidoscope Workshop with Sue Rioux 
Create your own beautiful kaleidoscope while learning about the history and artistry behind this fascinating optical instrument! The workshop begins with a brief introduction to the history of kaleidoscopes, along with the instructor’s personal journey and experience as a kaleidoscope artist. To allow enough time for assembly and design, the instructor will prepare the kaleidoscope body in advance, so no glass cutting or soldering is required. Students will build the internal mirror system and create a colorful oil-filled object cell using a beautiful assortment of glass and beads provided in class. You’re also welcome to bring your own small treasures such as sea glass, shells, or other meaningful objects to personalize your kaleidoscope. Everyone will leave with a one-of-a-kind handcrafted kaleidoscope! *Please note: This workshop is considered a masterclass experience and the cost is reflective of that. Beginners are welcome to join, however this is also a wonderful opportunity for established artists and makers to explore a new medium, refine their skills, or gain insight from Sue’s expertise. ARTIST BIO: Sue Rioux is an acclaimed glass artist known for her captivating creations, including jewelry and kaleidoscopes. Her unique works have gained international recognition, with pieces featured in prestigious galleries, museums, and private collections worldwide. Sue’s artistic journey hit a milestone in 2009 when she designed a piece for an esteemed kaleidoscope quilt exhibit at The American Folk Art Museum in New York City. Celebrities like Selena Gomez, James Earl Jones, Jim Nance, Pierce Brosnan, as well as former President George H. W. Bush, are among the admirers of her masterpieces. Residing and working from her home-studio in Kennebunk, Maine, Sue finds inspiration in the serene beauty of nature that envelops her. The tranquil surroundings and the harmony of the landscape influence her artistic vision, resulting in kaleidoscopes that evoke a sense of wonder and transport viewers to a world of ethereal beauty. |