Events - Feb 13 22

02/12/22-02/26/22 at 6:00 pm

"Love to Build" online art auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers

From February 12-26, 2022 Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers will host an online auction, “Love to Build,” featuring works by local artist, Valerie Upham. Valerie donated her time and talent to paint 20 original paintings featuring Maine flora, fauna and landscapes on reclaimed wood.

The auction will feature 20 original, unframed works. The iconic Mid Coast Maine scenes will be on display at the Topsham ReStore, 126 Main Street, Topsham, ME, open Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. Paintings can be previewed online starting February 12th; online bidding will open February 14th with starting bids at $100 for each original work. Bidding will close February 26 at 6 pm. Preview and bid on the art by visiting: go.rallyup.com/204068/Campaign/Details

All proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers whose efforts support homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes.

Valerie Upham studied commercial design while attending a vocational high school. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1982 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. She worked in the commercial advertising industry for over 15 years as a designer, art director and creative director. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her colorful portraits, unique still lifes and intriguing landscapes. A life-long passion for the ocean and nature are the inspiration behind her art. Exploring the New England coastline and meeting hard-working people that bring out its personality and beauty are active parts of Valerie’s artwork. She lives and works in Brunswick, Maine.

Val can be reached at 207-370-7255 or valupham4art@gmail.com.

02/13/22 at 2:30 am to 4:00 pm

Valentine's Girls Tennis and Ice Cream Sundae Event

Join Coach Andrea at Maine Pines for a Girls Valentine’s Day Tennis and Ice Cream Sundae Event on Sunday, February 13 from 2:30-4pm! Open to all girls in Grades 4-12, cost $25, equipment is provided. Play tennis Valentine’s Day tennis games, then make your own sundae in a glass you decorate.

02/13/22 at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Lemont Block Collective - Starry Night Glass Tower Glass workshop

Lemont Block Collective – February Workshops!

Feb 13th: Starry Night Glass Tower Glass workshop

The Lemont Block Collective invites individuals to participant in a workshop to build a gorgeous Starry Night Tower. Participants, while make their night light towers while learning the basic skills of stained glass art such as design, cutting, and snapping the glass. While the paint is drying on the base, participants will apply colorful strips of glass along with other items like, shells and beads to make the towers decorative. The icing on the tower will be to add your fairy lights! Every participant will take with them their very own design of a Starry Night Tower.

3 – 6 PM

Registration and more details HERE

Feb 20th: “Felted Sloth Workshop with Fuzzy Lovies”

Mia Waisman, the local fiber artist and sculptor behind Fuzzy Lovies whimsical creations, is bringing another favorite design of hers to teach at the LBC – the sloth. In this class you will learn needle felting techniques in 3D shape building, detailing, and attaching various parts.

Many more workshops will be getting added each week! Check in at www.lemontblock.com/events