Coastal Maine Floral Landscapes - July Adult Art Classes at Rockland Library, 2013
Topic: Art Class
"Coastal Maine Floral Landscapes" - July Adult  Art Classes with Catinka Knoth at Rockland Library, 2013
 
Press Release:
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., most Mondays in July (except July 8th). 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:

7/01 - "Lupine at Mosquito Harbor..."
7/08 -  No Class
7/15 - "Rosa Rugosa - Beach Roses by the Maine Seashore"
7/22 - "Oriental Poppies in an Early Summer Garden"
7/29 - "Daisies by Marshall Point Light"

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, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. For more information about Knoth's work visit www.catinkacards.com
 

"Maine Memories of July" Drawing Demonstrations as Coloring Pages
Topic: Coloring Pages
Demonstration Drawings by Catinka Knoth, as Coloring Pages to download: (these links open to the large versions of the images below, which you should be able to download and print out.)

Cat of Strawberry Hill Maine, after Lesia Sochor, drawing demo coloring page
Nellie Lighthouse Dog at Marshall Point, after Robert Ensor, drawing demo coloring page
Marine mammals dolphins drawing demo by Catinka Knoth coloring page
Marine mammals harbor seals drawing demo by Catinka Knoth coloring page
Marine mammals whales drawing demo by Catinka Knoth coloring page
Rockland scenes train station drawing demo by Catinka Knoth coloring page
Rockland scenes Victorian at Lincoln & Summer Sts. by Catinka Knoth drawing demo coloring page
Maine coastal floral scene drawing demo by Catinka Knoth coloring page
Demonstration Drawings:

Maine Memories of July - Kids' Summer Drawing Classes
Topic: Kids Art Class

"Let's Draw  Maine Memories of July!" Children's Drawing Workshops at Rockland Public Library, 2013

Press Release: Rockland - Children will explore drawing Maine memories this July 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: favorite  dogs & cats from Maine books; Rockland -  buildings & landmarks of a Maine town;  marine mammals - harbor seals, whales, porpoises; and classic Maine scenes.

Students follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates drawing a variety of motifs. Knoth gears the classes for age 6 and up, including the young at heart. She expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under need adult accompaniment, according to Library policy.

7/08    Let's draw favorite Maine cats!
7/09    Let's draw favorite Maine  dogs!
7/16    Let's draw Rockland - landmark scenes of a Maine town!
7/23    Let's draw marine mammals!
7/30    Let's draw classic Maine scenes!

Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the ongoing workshops, which are free and open to the public, with all materials provided.  Classes start Monday, July 8th at 4 pm., and continue every Tuesday, 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

Demonstration drawing (2012) - Nellie, Lighthouse Dog,  at Marshall Point Light

Nellie the Lighthouse Dog, illustrations by Robert Ensor, written by Jane Scarpino

Summer activities - kids' art class
Topic: Kids Art Class
Summer activities - student drawings, adults left, kids right; kids' art class, 6/18/13. Biking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, reading, picnicking.

Demo drawing should be big enough to print out and color. Better yet, draw it yourself to color. Student art is below.

 

Adult drawings:

 Kids' drawings

Cedar Waxwings - papercuts and crayon painting, adult art class, 6/17/13
Topic: Art Class

 

 Freehand papercuts first. Color up a neutral color background all over the paper. Arrange the papercuts as desired. Trace. Color backgrounds around the bird figures with greens. Add the dark bird markings. Draw cherries, leaves, branches. Lay in some variations in background greens.