Ticonic Gallery and Studios

10/21/2026

Do you believe that your pottery should be a little more animalistic? Does your mug need scales? Should a vase have feathers? Is a bowl incomplete unless it has a fish in the bottom of it? HAND-BUILDING 1 + 2: FASHIONING ANIMALIA explores your classic techniques, while adding in a bit of whimsy to your designs. Just a few spots left to learn with artist Ben Lambert of BLAM Ceramics!
📆 Tuesdays, November 3–December 8 | 5:30–8pm
➡️ watervillecreates.org/shows/hand-building-1-2-fashioning-animalia

10/15/2026

👻 Things are getting spooky at AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB.

10/02/2026

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and great art rarely happens in isolation.

Our studio educators, Iris and Candy, are back from the MAEA Fall Conference inspired, recharged, and ready to share fresh creative energy across our classrooms. Keep an eye on our upcoming workshop schedule to see what they’re creating next!

09/30/2026

Art carries power far beyond the canvas.

Fifty years of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) posters represent more than stunning design—they reflect a half-century commitment to organic agriculture, food justice, environmental stewardship, and the resilient community behind it all.

It was an absolute pleasure partnering with them to celebrate both these iconic prints and the essential work they continue to do every day.

Have a favorite poster from over the years? Let us know in the comments!

09/29/2026

“...this staying power also underlines the surprising persistence of a distinctly American vision of communal life and entertainment.”—The New York Times

Waterville has long championed the arts, and as the Waterville Opera House prepares for its 125th anniversary next year, this national recognition is an incredible milestone. For over a century, this historic theater has brought our community together through live performance, music, and storytelling.

Read the full feature at the link below. What does having the Opera House in our community mean to you?
https://nyti.ms/46MmAnI

With a distinctly American vision of communal life and entertainment, these theaters have survived fires and floods because they were always about more than classical music.

09/22/2026

While some philosophers may contend that time is an illusion, we think it's still pretty cool and worthy of a really nifty clock. Pay homage to the start of Daylight Savings and watch the minutes tick by as you make your own one-of-a-kind ceramic clock!
ROLL BACK THE CLOCKS
Thursdays, October 29 + November 12
5:30–8pm
🕠 watervillecreates.org/shows/roll-back-the-clocks

09/16/2026

Looking for an opportunity to encourage creativity in your child? There's a few spots left for aspiring artists ages 8–12 for AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB!
Tuesdays starting September 29 + Thursdays starting October 1
➡️ watervillecreates.org/shows/after-school-art-club

09/14/2026

Twice a week, our clay studio becomes so much more than turning wheels and hand-built bowls—it becomes a space of belonging and creative exploration where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities create, connect, and grow using their hands and hearts.

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Maine Community Foundation, who recognized the vital need for creative expression in an often underserved community.

What has creativity unlocked for you lately? Drop a comment below to show some love for our incredible artists!

09/10/2026

We're just one month away from our annual WABANAKI ARTISAN CELEBRATION. See the full schedule of events on our website.
➡️ watervillecreates.org/shows/wabanaki-artisan-celebration-2026

09/09/2026

Need a button for your blouse? How about a missing finial for your lamp? Or even a broken part on your coffee pot? Sounds like you need to register for our FREE 3D printing workshop coming up next Saturday.
FIX IT WITH 3D PRINTING
Saturday, September 19 | 10am–2pm
https://www.watervillecreates.org/shows/fix-it-with-3d-printing/