Art shows and art events in Freeport, ME tonight and this week

Wacky art at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire: children make a wacky, wonderful art project to take home with museum educators. Included with admission; free for members.

Wacky art at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire: children make a wacky, wonderful art project to take home with museum educators. Included with admission; free for members.

L.L.Bean Fly Tying Series, a free beginner class with fly-tying experts teaching how to tie effective flies for fresh and saltwater, on the 2nd floor of the Hunting & Fishing Store. No experience necessary.

Long Pose Life Drawing at Lights Out in Norway, Maine. Founded in 2019, the nonprofit Lights Out Gallery shows emerging and established Maine artists side by side and is building a rural community arts center in town.

Art Walk Farmington, a stroll through local art.

Listening Session #2: an open community conversation on the future of the historic First Parish Church building with Meetinghouse Arts.

Root Grass Jam at Root Wild, hosted by Colin McKenna and Betsy Green: an acoustic jam in a relaxed living-room atmosphere, open to all skill levels and listeners.

An expressive art night to explore and experiment: choose painting, clay or driftwood for $25, or work on your own with your own materials for $5.

A chill paint night at 99 Restaurant, with fun vibes and good company.

An intermediate fly tying class on the second floor of the Hunting & Fishing Store. It is free.

Steeplechase plays traditional music of, but not limited to, Ireland and Scotland, in the Arts Center's music series.

Creative art projects for kids ages 5 to 12. Sign up to participate.

The Bloody Hand of God: Artist Talk with Suzanne Kite in Brunswick.

A painting class at the Vista of Maine where participants create a Christmas centerpiece using real evergreens. Bring your own snacks.

A paint night at Vista of Maine in Greene to create six sea glass ornaments with Artist Sue.

The library hosts a Knit Chat upstairs in the Gallery, welcoming all ages and skill levels.

Art Van With AFFP 2nd at Freeport Community Services in Maine.

Workshop at the D.A. Hurd library in North Berwick on turning old books into honeycomb crafts. All materials and instructions are provided.

Holiday Cookies & Crafts at GMCG at Blue Heron House in Effingham, New Hampshire.

A paint and sip at The Blue Feather Kitchen & Bar, where local artist Kelly Stratton leads the group in painting a fall landscape with pumpkins.

A relaxed night of painting with friends, held at the Saco Biddeford Elks.

A collaborative painting game: while songs play you paint, and when the music stops you switch chairs and continue on a new neighbor's canvas. Noah Kahan's music sets the mood, and you take home a one-of-a-kind canvas.

A high-energy show from guitarist Memphis Lightning, mixing blues, rock and roll, roots and old-school showmanship.

An afterparty following the opening reception of Sascha Braunig's exhibition Wrist Painter at the PMA.

Open play sessions at the museum, morning and afternoon. Reserve spots; members get free admission.

Footstool Weaving Workshop with Malinda Lesko at The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Pemaquid, Maine.

A family art class where Stephanie leads everyone in making thankful jars to take home for Thanksgiving.

A gathering of healing artists offering short mini sessions, such as reflexology and energy work. Admission is free, with session fees paid individually.

A gathering for crafting and creating at the Parsons Memorial Library in Alfred, ME.

Make your own holiday wreath at a hands-on workshop with a hot chocolate bar, cookies and Christmas music.

Jackie S. from Ancorum Credit Union guides an afternoon of painting for any skill level. The entire registration fee goes to care for animals waiting for homes.

A free collage bookmark workshop led by Michael Sjostedt at Perkins Cove Bookshop, with supplies provided.

A cozy craft night for moms to unwind, create and connect. You leave with what you make.

Gauri B's Years in the Breaking: fearless jokes drawn from politics and society, woven with personal stories, plus crowd work in a league of its own.

A beginner watercolor class for capturing the colors of autumn in the landscape.

A wreath-making workshop with Farmer Steph, where you build a full evergreen wreath from fragrant Maine greens.

Custom Embroidery Workshop at L.L.Bean Flagship Store - Studio 1912 in Freeport, Maine.

A sip-and-paint brunch with a Thanksgiving theme, where guests paint and sip along.

A Thanksgiving-themed sip and paint fundraiser at the library, with brunch included.