Top Maine Art Classes

Personalized. Learned so much. So much beauty all around. I would meet her 3 more times at least and do more spots. Was our first watercolor She was prepared, professional. Had books to teach us composition. Taught us the paints. Just needed better directions on where to first meet which is not that GPS address exactly on a road ropped off. Buy just past that street behind the food truck "Bite of Maine" is that lot beyond the food truck

What an amazing class so much fun! We had a great time and Joanne made it very special. Her attention to details and her help was amazing. She made it very personal and we did it as a couple which made it romantic as well. We both made amazing paintings that we will hang on the wall when we get home.

What an amazing experience we had. Our first outing while in Portland was so peaceful, serene and a wonderful part of nature. Our instructor was very informative with watercolor painting, knowledgeable and helped us to understand the beginning of water color painting. All the while during the sketching to in and outs of painting. It was so much fun!

Joanne was a delight! She had all the necessary supplies and found us a perfect out of the way spot. She was kind and patient with a couple of newbies. We learned lots of good techniques and can’t wait to do it again! 10/10 would recommend.

Our plein air painting with JoAnn was the most perfect day! Even though we are both beginners, we learned so much! JoAnn is a fantastic artist and teacher, she inspired us, as well as the joy of being outdoors in the gorgeous Maine setting! We cannot imagine a better way to experience Portland, meet a more lovely artist and actually learn in the process. Don’t miss this experience, as it was the highlight of our 16 day New England tour, a lifetime memory for sure!

It was a lovely day and I enjoyed learning how to see the perspective and how to watercolor with techniques to add dimension. She was very patient with me when I messed up! We spent several hours by the Portland Headlight and I pretty much finished my project before leaving. Paint, paper and supplies are provided. Bring water.

Fantastic experience to do something different as part of our cruise. Joanne was so nice and provided great instruction for us first time painters. 3 of us total so we had plenty of attention. The park was beautiful and we could not have asked for better weather. Would do this again if we are in the area. Highly recommend.

Instructor was incredible! She gave helpful hints in an easy to u destined, positive manner. So surprised to find we could each select whatever we wanted to paint and each got individual assistance. Instructor didn’t rush us, made us all feel we had accomplished a miracle, and proved that we actually had some talent! Best experience in a very long time! Wanted to upload photos, but app didn’t seem to work.

My daughter and I had a great time painting in this beautiful location. Our teacher showed us many techniques and allowed us to be creative as well. It was a great balance of being taught and still being able to express ourselves. I would highly recommend this experience!

What a fun experience ! The instructor was patient knowledgeable and really helped us find our inner artist. I would definitely do this again.

It was chilly but a wonderful experience. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to try anew experience. The beach we painted on had a awning which helped because it did rain while we were there.

Pleine air painting on a secluded beach. Even with breezy weather Joanne patiently weathered the storm with her students. So much fun and I for one cannot wait to return. Joanne was attentive and encouraging to a beginner artist. A must do when visiting beautiful Portland Maine.

I was a first time painter and thought I would give this a try. How can you lose with all of the scenic views? I was very surprised to find out that I love to paint! Everything was provided,including a snack:)After this experience,I went right to the craft store and stocked up!I have been painting ever since,and find that it is also great therapy.Jo-Ann was a lovely person,and a great teacher.Her enthusiasm for her craft was contagious.I would highly recommend this adventure!! Barbara Byron