Coastal Creativity Workshop: Watercolors & Nature Mobiles
Coastal Creativity Workshop: Watercolors & Nature Mobiles
October 30, 2026
Workshop Description
Join us for a day of artistic freedom at the picturesque Wolfes Neck Farm Learning Center in Freeport, Maine! Our Coastal Creativity Workshop invites you to design your own artistic adventure from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Unleash your inner artist with two inspiring options:
 * Watercolor Painting with Mary Laury: Discover the luminous world of watercolors. Mary will guide you through techniques to capture the essence of coastal landscapes, still life, or your own imaginative scenes.
 * Nature Mobiles & Stabiles with Chris Toy: Transform natural treasures like driftwood, seashells, and feathers into unique mobiles and grounded stabiles. Chris will share design principles and construction techniques to help you create a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
What makes this workshop truly special is the flexibility to mix and match activities throughout the day. Want to spend the morning painting and the afternoon crafting a mobile? Or perhaps you'd like to dedicate more time to one medium? It's entirely up to you! Create your own experience and flow between the activities as your inspiration guides you.
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Instructor Bios
Mary Laury (Watercolor Painting):
Mary Laury is an accomplished artist based in coastal Maine, specializing in watercolors. Her passion lies in capturing the dynamic nature and botanical subjects of Maine. Mary's work is exhibited in various galleries along the coast of her home state. An experienced educator, she has taught painting and drawing for many educational programs since 1989. She also previously served as the Executive Director of Schoodic Arts for All, a non-profit organization celebrating arts and culture in Downeast Coastal Maine, for 20 years before returning to her love of teaching art.
Chris Toy (Mobiles & Stabiles from Natural Materials):
Chris Toy is an artist and educator known for his innovative approach to creating art from natural and upcycled materials. He teaches workshops on building balanced mobile sculptures using elements such as driftwood, shells, wire, and feathers. Chris is also a celebrated chef and author of six popular cookbooks, and he teaches cooking privately and for community education programs around Maine. His work often explores the interplay of art, nature, and culinary delights.
Materials Provided by Instructor:
- Coffee, tea, waterÂ
- Lunch
- All necessary materials and tools for both workshops
More About Wolfe's Neck Center
Operating as a nonprofit organization since 1997, and an organic coastal farm for over sixty years, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is a farm-based education, research, and visitor center set amidst more than 600 acres of conserved open space along Casco Bay in Freeport, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What about transportation?
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Wolfes Neck Farm Learning Center, Freeport, Maine
What should I bring?
All materials are included - just bring your creativity!
Do I need a lot of experience?
This workshop is designed for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced artists seeking new inspiration.
Cancellations
The payment is 50% refundable in the event you have to cancel, as long as the cancellation is made 21 days before the trip. After that time, your payment is non-refundable. Alternately, 100% of your payment will be refunded if a replacement can be found prior to the trip.
This workshop needs a minimum of eleven participants. In the event the minimum is not met, we may cancel or offer to move you to a different workshop.
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Original: $425.00
-65%$425.00
$148.75
Description
Coastal Creativity Workshop: Watercolors & Nature Mobiles
October 30, 2026
Workshop Description
Join us for a day of artistic freedom at the picturesque Wolfes Neck Farm Learning Center in Freeport, Maine! Our Coastal Creativity Workshop invites you to design your own artistic adventure from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Unleash your inner artist with two inspiring options:
 * Watercolor Painting with Mary Laury: Discover the luminous world of watercolors. Mary will guide you through techniques to capture the essence of coastal landscapes, still life, or your own imaginative scenes.
 * Nature Mobiles & Stabiles with Chris Toy: Transform natural treasures like driftwood, seashells, and feathers into unique mobiles and grounded stabiles. Chris will share design principles and construction techniques to help you create a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
What makes this workshop truly special is the flexibility to mix and match activities throughout the day. Want to spend the morning painting and the afternoon crafting a mobile? Or perhaps you'd like to dedicate more time to one medium? It's entirely up to you! Create your own experience and flow between the activities as your inspiration guides you.
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Instructor Bios
Mary Laury (Watercolor Painting):
Mary Laury is an accomplished artist based in coastal Maine, specializing in watercolors. Her passion lies in capturing the dynamic nature and botanical subjects of Maine. Mary's work is exhibited in various galleries along the coast of her home state. An experienced educator, she has taught painting and drawing for many educational programs since 1989. She also previously served as the Executive Director of Schoodic Arts for All, a non-profit organization celebrating arts and culture in Downeast Coastal Maine, for 20 years before returning to her love of teaching art.
Chris Toy (Mobiles & Stabiles from Natural Materials):
Chris Toy is an artist and educator known for his innovative approach to creating art from natural and upcycled materials. He teaches workshops on building balanced mobile sculptures using elements such as driftwood, shells, wire, and feathers. Chris is also a celebrated chef and author of six popular cookbooks, and he teaches cooking privately and for community education programs around Maine. His work often explores the interplay of art, nature, and culinary delights.
Materials Provided by Instructor:
- Coffee, tea, waterÂ
- Lunch
- All necessary materials and tools for both workshops
More About Wolfe's Neck Center
Operating as a nonprofit organization since 1997, and an organic coastal farm for over sixty years, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is a farm-based education, research, and visitor center set amidst more than 600 acres of conserved open space along Casco Bay in Freeport, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What about transportation?
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Wolfes Neck Farm Learning Center, Freeport, Maine
What should I bring?
All materials are included - just bring your creativity!
Do I need a lot of experience?
This workshop is designed for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced artists seeking new inspiration.
Cancellations
The payment is 50% refundable in the event you have to cancel, as long as the cancellation is made 21 days before the trip. After that time, your payment is non-refundable. Alternately, 100% of your payment will be refunded if a replacement can be found prior to the trip.
This workshop needs a minimum of eleven participants. In the event the minimum is not met, we may cancel or offer to move you to a different workshop.
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