KENNEBUNKPORT WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Summer Painting Class on Blackrock Farm: Open-air Acrylics Among Flower Gardens and Pastures
A relaxed, guided outdoor workshop at Blackrock Farm where all materials are provided and participants of any skill level can paint for two hours.
Summer Painting Class on Blackrock Farm: Open-air Acrylics Among Flower Gardens and Pastures.
Join a relaxed outdoor landscape painting workshop held on Blackrock Farm in Kennebunkport, where instructors guide participants through an acrylic session set among the farm’s flower gardens, open pastures, and summer air. The class supplies canvas, paints, brushes and easels, welcomes all skill levels and ages, and runs for two hours.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Flower Gardens & Open Pastures
The workshop takes place right on Blackrock Farm, using the farm’s flower gardens and open pastureland as the subjects and inspiration for landscape painting in the fresh summer air.
Guided Acrylic Workshop — Materials Included
This is a laid-back, instructor-led acrylic class that supplies canvas, paints, brushes and easels so participants can focus on composition and color rather than gear.
Create and Leave With Your Own Piece of Maine
In roughly a two-hour session you’ll explore techniques and complete a personal landscape to take home — ideal for first-timers or those seeking a calm, creative break outdoors.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The class unfolds outdoors on the farm: arrive, settle at an easel provided by the operator, and follow guided instruction as the surrounding gardens and pastures become your subject. It’s intentional, unhurried practice in open air with materials on hand so the entire two-hour session centers on painting and observation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who might skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for approximately two hours.
Bring only your creativity — all painting materials (canvas, paints, brushes, easels) are provided by the operator.
Although organized by Nonantum Resort, the class meets at Blackrock Farm: 293 Goose Rocks Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (not at the resort property).
The workshop fee is $50 per person; space is limited and advance reservation is recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the painting class take place?
Although a Nonantum event, the class does not take place at the resort — it meets at Blackrock Farm, 293 Goose Rocks Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046.
How long is the workshop?
The session runs for approximately two hours.
Do I need to bring painting supplies?
No — all materials are provided, including canvas, paints, brushes and easels; bring only your creativity.
Is prior painting experience required?
No experience is necessary; the class is suitable for all skill levels and ages.
How much does the class cost and do I need to reserve?
The fee is $50 per person and advance reservations are recommended because space is limited.