Jumpstart your Creativity

About the workshop:

Join local artist and naturalist Allison Donohue for a fun workshop exploring what it means to be a creative person, and the link between nature and creativity. This workshop is appropriate for adults at all levels of art experience. All materials will be provided.

In this class, we will explore a variety of fun and engaging creativity exercises designed to spark inspiration and build artistic confidence. We’ll play with paint and pencils through activities like quick nature sketches, color mixing experiments, and abstract mark-making. We'll also try a number of great warm up exercises that you can do at home to get your creativity flowing, and paint flowers and leaves with expressive movement. Students will make small origami creativity journals to capture ideas and sketches, and leave with prompts for future creating. These activities are designed to loosen up your creativity and connect you with the natural world as inspiration for your art. 

✨ No Experience Needed: Perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned artists.

🎨 Playful & Hands-On: Experiment with paint, pencils, and even craft your own origami creativity journal.

🌿 Nature-Inspired Creativity: Discover how the natural world can spark your imagination.

📦 All Supplies Included: We’ll provide everything you need—just bring yourself (and your favorite tools if you'd like!).

💰 Affordable Fun: A low-cost investment for a fulfilling and creative experience.

About the instructor:

Allison works in oils, acrylics and watercolors, and can often be found painting from her canoe in the wilds of Maine. She is passionate about connecting people to the natural world through art. In addition to her work in fine art, she studies natural science illustration through the Yale Peabody Museum, and spends her free time volunteering as a Maine Master Naturalist. Learn more about Allison via Instagram: @donohueallison

Additional Details:

Limited to 8 seats. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start of the workshop. As a thank you for attending, you can enjoy 10% off all regularly priced items in the Lehoux Art gift shop during your visit.

Directions to the location:

The Lehoux Art gift shop/gallery space is located at 1662 Post Road in Wells, Maine within Abenaki Professional Park. As you enter the campus, follow the drive around the left side to the parking lot behind the rear building (Building B). Once parked, follow the brick walkway to the center of the building and go through the door with the Lehoux Art sign above it. The door to the shop is directly on the right as you enter the building.

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel, please contact Danielle at danielle@lehouxart.com ASAP so that we have the ability to fill your spot with another student. You will receive a credit toward a future workshop. If you are sick or feel like you may be coming down with something, please stay home. There are no refunds once the workshop begins. In the event that Lehoux Art cancels this workshop, you will receive a 100% refund in the same form as the original payment was made or choose to be issued a credit towards a future class. Any credits must be used within one year of issue.