Upcoming events
The Artist’s Way: A 12 Week Facilitated Group For Creative Growth
At Garnet Villages, we believe creativity flourishes in community.
This 12-week facilitated circle follows the beloved framework of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and is designed to help participants reconnect with their creative voice in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Through weekly zoom gatherings, reflection, and creative exercises, participants will explore creative blocks, build sustainable artistic practices, and cultivate a deeper sense of curiosity and inspiration. Throughout the course of the 12 weeks there will be four comprehensive in person workshops
This is not an “art” class and no artistic experience is required. Writers, painters, musicians, makers, and the creatively curious alike are all welcome.
Each week includes guided discussion, reflection, and gentle accountability practices including Morning Pages and Artist Dates.
The program is a hybrid format and is hosted both via zoom and at Garnet Villages in Farmington, Maine—an artist-centered cooperative living space dedicated to creativity, community, and mutual support.
Space is intentionally limited to keep the group intimate.
We offer a sliding payment scale to make the program accessible.
Community — $140 Standard — $180 Pay It Forward — $220
Payment plans are available, please email molly@garnetvillages.com for more information.
At Garnet Villages, we believe creativity flourishes in community.
This 12-week facilitated circle follows the beloved framework of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and is designed to help participants reconnect with their creative voice in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Through weekly zoom gatherings, reflection, and creative exercises, participants will explore creative blocks, build sustainable artistic practices, and cultivate a deeper sense of curiosity and inspiration. Throughout the course of the 12 weeks there will be four comprehensive in person workshops
This is not an “art” class and no artistic experience is required. Writers, painters, musicians, makers, and the creatively curious alike are all welcome.
Each week includes guided discussion, reflection, and gentle accountability practices including Morning Pages and Artist Dates.
The program is a hybrid format and is hosted both via zoom and at Garnet Villages in Farmington, Maine—an artist-centered cooperative living space dedicated to creativity, community, and mutual support.
Space is intentionally limited to keep the group intimate.
We offer a sliding scale to make the program accessible.
Community — $140 Standard — $180 Pay It Forward — $220
Payment plans are available, please email molly@garnetvillages.com for more information.
12 weeks • Small group • Sliding scale
Artist Skill Share
Join Queerly ME and Garnet Villages for an outdoor zine-making skill share and community fire! Participants will create and take home a zine incorporating elements from each creation station including linocut printing, gelli plate printing, collage, and creative writing. Participants will explore the following prompts during the creation process:
If the community were an ecosystem...
What I bring to my village...
My map of belonging.
Participants will begin the day by learning how to fold zines, along with a brief overview of how zines have historically been used. Once zines are assembled, participants will move between creation stations to explore the different techniques we will use to create our pages. We’ll conclude the day by inviting participants to share their finished zines around the campfire.
All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. This gathering is LGBTQIA+ centered and allies are welcome. Sliding scale for the skill share portion of our event is $15 - $50 pending individual capacity while the campfire portion of our program is no cost. Exact location given to registered participants.
Accessibility:
This event will take place outdoors. Public bathrooms are available within a short walking distance. Parking is limited to street parking. The area surrounding the campfire is mostly flat grass with some uneven patches. The stations will be located on pavement with a slight incline.
REGISTER HERE: https://secure.givelively.org/event/queerly-me/artist-skillshare
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to the village for an adult easter egg hunt! Because why should kids be the only ones to have all the fun?
You will have to chance to win art supplies, gift cards to local businesses, trinkets, everyday useful items, and more.
Tickets are available for $15 OR message molly@garnetvillages.com with proof of a subscription to our mail club and get a ticket for free.
This event is located in Farmington and the full address wil be provided upon purchase.
Linocut Workshop
In this workshop you will learn the fundamental skills you need to create linocut relief prints. There is no experience required to attend— perfect for beginners! All materials will be provided.
You get to leave with the block you created as well as a print & patch! If you have items at home you wish to print on (shirts, caps, towels, bags, etc) please feel free to bring them.
This event will be hosted at Franklin County Coworking which is located at 186 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938
PURCHASE TICKETS IN OUR STORE
March Food Not Bombs Drop
Come grab a free meal with Garnet Villages & the Western ME Food Not Bombs chapter on 3/14!
This month’s menu is pasta with your choice of miso butter sauce, vegetarian bolognese, or alfredo sauce, corn & zucchini, garlic bread, & hot tea.
We will be distributing at the corner of High St. Lincoln St. & South St. in Farmington.
Please note we are unable to provide delivery at this time.
February Food Not Bomb Drop
Come join us at the intersection of High St, Lincoln St, & South St. for a tasty vegetarian meal! This event is open to anyone and everyone. Build community and enjoy yummy food at the same time. If you are interested in volunteering with this event please email molly@garnetvillages.com
It’s Always You Launch Party
Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with author Sammantha Selwood to celebrate her debut novel It’s Always You.
Saylor Mendoza had finally moved on. Even with her best friend's wedding looming on the horizon, life was finally looking up for the 21-year-old single mother.
Then, Jake Clark returned home.
Jake joined the Army a few years ago and never turned back. He made a pretty good life for himself, until it all fell apart.
Now he's back to figure out his next steps, help his sister with her wedding, and to make amends with Saylor, his sister's best friend - the girl he's been in love with for years.
Saylor didn't expect Serena's twin brother to come home so soon, and turn her world upside down once more.
Can these broken souls find a way to forgive and forget their rocky past, and let themselves finally have their happy ending?
If you are a fan of small town romance and happy endings, this is not an event you’ll want to miss!
The panel will be moderated by Garnet Villages’ founder, Molly Ondich, will a Q& A opportunity from the audience at the end, along with a signing opportunity. This event is free, with an optional choice to purchase books for signing.
This event will be hosted at The Landing in UMF’s Olsen Student Center located at 111 South St. in Farmington.
