Lighthouses and Boats August Adult Art Workshops at Rockland Library
Topic: Art Class

 Press Release:

Knoth Offers Free Lighthouses and Boats Art Workshops in August, at Rockland Library

 

Rockland - Catinka Knoth teaches drawing  Midcoast Maine lighthouse and boat scenes,  Mondays in August (except 8/13), at 11 am. in the Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St.  Led by Knoth, participants make their own lighthouse and boat drawings  using colored pencils and crayons. Each week is a different scene:

8/06        Marshall Point Light

8/13        No class    

8/20        Sailboats by Rockland Breakwater

8/27        Lobsterboat heads home past Marshall Pt.

The  workshops are free and open to the general public, with materials supplied, hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. FMI Knoth at 596-0069 or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

 

Participants will learn in the first session how to make a drawing of Marshall Point Light. Knoth will show how to depict  the white forms of the  tower, the pylons, and the walkway, by making the "negative" shapes of the deep blue sea that shows behind these objects.  The dark turret and cap of the building will appear with the use of minimal strokes. Broad swaths of crayon marks and accent strokes will suggest the rocky shoreline. The dark green of Hupper's Island in the background provides further negative shapes to  define  the walkway. This is a subject that needs no preliminary drawing. Knoth  has taught students of all ages to do their own variations of this view.

 

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She teaches a free weekly children's drawing class at Rockland Public Library, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. For more information about Knoth's work visit www.catinkacards.com.

 

8/06        Marshall Point Light

8/13        No class    

8/20        Sailboats by Rockland Breakwater

8/27        Lobsterboat heads home past Marshall Pt

....will try to get a pic posted here later when I'm at a different machine. These fancy devices are not all they're cracked up to be! 

Topic: 4th of July

Thomaston's Fourth Festivities Feature Flapjacks, Fast Feet, Flags, Floats,Fanfare, Firetrucks, Food, Fun, & Fireworks

Schedule of Events - 2012 schedule - from our website at www.thomastonmaine4thofjuly.com.

The day's events start early with a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Hall, races, a craft tent, a pet show, parade, chicken barbecue, food & vendor booths, free dunk tank, games for kids, bouncy houses, horseshoe tournament, musical entertainment, and end with a grand fireworks finale. Many activities are behind the business block. Join your friends, neighbors, and visitors to Maine, and have a glorious Independence Day in Thomaston, Maine!


7:00 AM         Pancake Breakfast
Breakfast will be served in the Masonic Temple located on Main Street in Thomaston.

7:30 AM         Kids' Fun Race & Adults' Firecracker Race Sign Up
Sign up for the races will be on Beechwood Street by Route 1. Free entry for kids under age 12 and tee-shirt prizes. Adult entry fee is $10, includes tee-shirt. Contact race organizers Lynn and Bob Snow at 354-0416 or swymma@gmail.com FMI. Thank you to our race sponsor, Pik-Qwik in Thomaston, and to the hard working volunteers who get up so early every 4th of July!

8:00 AM         Kids' 1 Mile Fun Race Starts
Kids Fun Race will begin at 8:00 am on Beechwood Street. Race sponsored by Pik-Qwik in Thomaston.

8:30 AM         Adults' 5K Firecracker Race Starts
Starts on Beechwood Street. Race sponsored by Pik-Qwik in Thomaston.

9:00 AM         Craft Tent Opens
Craft Tent open until 4:00 PM and will be located behind the Masonic Temple Building.

9:05 AM         Parade Staging
Staging area for the parade will be located by the town cemetery in Thomaston. The theme is "Once Upon a Time...". For a parade application, email Julie Russo at julie@brookstrapmill.com , or Download and print out Thomaston 4th of July Parade Application 2012, pdf from the website www.thomastonmaine4thofjuly.com
or download as rtf file Thomaston 4th of July Parade Application 2012, (rtf file)to print out.

9:15 AM         Pet Show
Pet Show will be located behind the Thomaston Business Block, in front of Lura Libby School.

11:00 AM         4th of July Parade
Staging area for the parade will be by the town cemetery in Thomaston. Gather at 9am...for a parade application, email Julie Russo at julie@brookstrapmill.com. or download and print out Thomaston 4th of July Parade Application 2012, pdf
or download as rtf file Thomaston 4th of July Parade Application 2012, (rtf file)to print out.
The parade will start by the cemetery and head down Main Street through town center. Thank you to the organizers of the parade, who are all volunteers. We appreciate your hard work!

12:00 PM         After the Parade - Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony with local elected dignitaries, singing of the national anthem, introduction of marshal and Mr. and Ms. 4th of July.

12:00 PM         Booths Open
All booths open - large variety of food, souvenirs. Glow-in-the-dark jewelry goes on sale at 4th of July Committee booth before fireworks.

12:00 PM         Chicken Barbecue
Chicken Barbecue will be located behind the business block until sold out. This barbecue is put on by volunteers. All proceeds support 4th of July festivities. Thank you to our volunteers!

12:00 PM         Dunk Tank
Free Dunk Tank, located behind the Thomaston Business Block. Sponsored by Fabian Oil.

12:00 PM         Children's Booths
Children's booths open from after parade until fireworks. Games of chance with many levels of prizes - everyone wins! Games sponsored by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, and staffed by all volunteers. A Big thank you to all who help!

12:00 PM         Raffle Tickets Go on Sale
Raffle tickets go on sale at the 4th of July Committee Booth behind the block in Thomaston. Fabulous prizes - lots of restaurant and local merchant gift certificates. Prizes announced during evening band intermissions.

12:00 PM         Bouncy Houses
Two bouncy houses for children - a Giraffe and The Edge. Fun for all from after the parade, until 8 PM. Sponsored by Lyman Morse Boatbuilding. All donations go to the 4th of July festivities.


12:30 PM         Freeze Frame - Band
Our fabulouse local band, Freeze Frame, will play behind the Thomaston Business Block. Prepare to rock!

1:00 PM         Cod Adams Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
Horseshoe Tournament will be behind the business block on Lura Libby School field. All donations support the 4th of July. Prizes provided by the estate of Cod Adams, long-time beloved director of our annual horseshoe tournament.

5:00 PM         Creatures of Habit - Band
Creatures of Habit, a much in demand local band,  will be playing from 5pm to 9pm, leading us up to the fireworks finale!

6:00 PM         Raffle Winners Announced
After 6:00pm, Listen for announcements of prize winners between song sets. Come enjoy the music and collect your prize!

9:15 PM         Fireworks
In the event of rain the fireworks will be rescheduled to July 5th. Thank you to all the volunteers who spend their afternoon setting up the gorgeous fireworks display!

"Let's Draw Maine Memories of July!" Children's Drawing Workshops
Topic: Kids Art Class
Press Release - Immediate Release
For:            Community Events, Art Events, Calendar Events
Contact:     Catinka Knoth 596-0069,  542-7317,
June 22, 2012

"Let's Draw  Maine Memories of July!" Children's Drawing Workshops at Rockland Public Library

Rockland - Children will explore drawing Maine memories this summer at the weekly drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library. Children ages 6 and up follow along with Knoth in drawing a variety of motifs. July themes  will include subjects such as: Rockland -  buildings & landmarks of a Maine town; Maine landscapes  with  lupine, beach roses, & poppies; marine mammals - harbor seals, whales, porpoises;  favorite  dogs & cats from Maine books ; and classic Maine scenes.

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the workshops, which are free and open to the public, with all materials provided.  Children age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. The first July class meets Thursday 7/05, 3:30 - 4:30pm. The rest of the classes meet Tuesdays, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by the Friends of Rockland Library. FMI - Jean Young, children's librarian, 594-0310.

7/05    Let's draw Rockland - landmark scenes of a Maine town!
7/10    Let's draw coastal Maine floral scenes!
7/17    Let's draw marine mammals!
7/24    Let's draw favorite Maine cats & dogs!
7/31    Let's draw  classic Maine scenes!

"Coast Maine Floral Landscapes" - July Art Class Series
Topic: Art Class
Press Release
For:            Immediate Release
For:            Arts, Calendar Events, Community Events
Contact:    Catinka Knoth 596-0069,  catinkak@gwi.net

June 22, 2012

 "Coastal Maine Floral Landscapes" - July Adult  Art Classes with Catinka Knoth at Rockland Library, 2012

Rockland - Catinka Knoth will give a series of  free drawing  classes on depicting Maine coastal floral scenes, at Rockland Public Library, 80 Union Street. Classes meet in the Community Room, 11 a.m. Thursday July 5th, and Mondays July 9 - 30. The first scene  will revisit Knoth's painting "Lupine at Mosquito Harbor, Martinsville..". Participants will create art using pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and scissors, with an emphasis on drawing in color. Each week is different scene. Knoth will give instruction and guidance. She invites students of all levels to come make art  in this communal and diverse environment.

Each week offers a different scene to explore:
7/05 - "Lupine at Mosquito Harbor..."
7/09 - "Daisies by Marshall Point Light"         
7/16 - "Rosa Rugosa - Beach Roses by the Maine Seashore"
7/23 - "Oriental Poppies in an Early Summer Garden"
7/30 - "Fireweed at Harrington Cove..."

Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth at 596-0069 or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She also teaches a free weekly children's drawing class at Rockland Public Library, which is sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. For more information about Knoth's work visit www.catinkacards.com.

If you've found Catinka's work helpful, you can donate to show your support.

Birds & Blooms Art Class
Topic: Art Class

Finally verified that my snazzy new digital device does not work with this online blogging platform. I cannot put pics in the posts with it. The past 4 posts at first appeared to include the pics but then they all disappear into who knows where. I probably do not have the energy to repair all that. Much too frustrating. ... But here are the hummingbirds again. 6/23/12 CK 

Download coloring page of Hummingbirds demo drawing

Another coloring page of hummingbirds, by Catinka Knoth

And, student art from the adult class, 6/11/12

If you've found Catinka's work helpful, you can donate to show your support.