Events & Workshops
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2025 Season
Home Studio Workshops
Select dates are open in 2025 through 2026 for Private Classes. Please reach out to Kristin at kristin.f.simmons@gmail.com to book
Community Workshops + Retreats
New England Made Shows ~ September 9-10, Boxboro, MA
Do you own a shop or business and want to carry my stationary, prints, scarves, or notebooks? Come to New England Made Shows to view my product line.
Find out more at nemadeshows.com
September 13 ~ Norway Arts Festival ~ Lights Out Gallery, Norway, Maine. Come and enjoy this beautiful Maine Town and its vibrant arts, culture, and food scene. Stop by my booth and try your hand at a making a mini 2x2 watercolor painting.
October 25, 2025 - Ghost Ship Watercolor Workshop for Halloween
Join us for a special Halloween-themed watercolor workshop at the Old York Historical Society on Saturday, October 25, from 1–4 p.m. Inspired by York’s rich nautical history, you’ll paint a Ghost Ship in a Bottle—a haunting tribute to seafaring legends and maritime lore.
This fun, hands-on class is a perfect way to celebrate the spooky season while learning watercolor techniques. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination!
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2026
Community Workshops + Retreats
Monhegan Summer 2026
Two Separate Dates July 10-14, 2026 or July 19-23, 2026
Details coming soon! Secure you spot with a $250 deposit here.
This trip is magical and will book quickly. It is great to bring a creative friend along, or as a solo traveller. We have plenty of time together, as well as free time to explore on your own, rest, swim, nap, and enjoy the beauty of the island.
Package Prices including 4 Nights Hotel, Daily 3-Course Breakfasts, Welcome & Goodbye Dinners, Art Workshops, Private Plein Air Garden sessions, An Evening Cake + Tea Social, Afternoon Island Waterways Tour, will range from $1,645 ~ $2,190 pp depending on occupancy and room type.
Taxes, gratuities, alcohol, and Ferry Boat tickets from the mainland not included in package prices.
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Windjammer Angelique, August 19-23, 2026
Sail Aboard the Windjammer Angelique
Join Kristin and her family for a 4-night watercolor cruise aboard the historic schooner Angelique, exploring the enchanting islands of Penobscot Bay. All levels are welcome to participate in daily watercolor lessons—Kristin F. Simmons leads instruction (all materials included) to help you capture the beauty of Maine’s coast.
Beyond the lessons, there’s plenty of time to rest, read, swim, sail, and soak in the ever-changing sea views.
Departing from Camden, Maine—accessible by car, bus (from Boston or Portland), or flights into Portland or Bangor, with free parking available—you’ll embark on an unscripted, intimate sailing adventure.
Aboard the Angelique, relax and rejuvenate amidst great ocean views, quiet serenity, and excellent food. Enjoy family-style gourmet comfort meals—from homemade breads, roasts, fresh seafood, soups, and salads, to an unforgettable lobster bake ashore on an uninhabited island, complete with s’mores and desserts.
Accommodations are cozy yet comfortable: the 130-foot vessel features 15 guest cabins with freshwater sinks, three bathrooms (“heads”), 3 hot showers, USB ports in every cabin, and a protected galley and deckhouse salon, complete with piano and space for a song-fest.
Helmed by owner Captain Dennis Gallant, the Angelique reflects a deep love for sailing and Maine’s coast. Expect a warm, welcoming vibe from a crew devoted to connection and exploration.
Book here. Get 10% of if you book before 12/31/2025
Read more about the day-to-day life aboard the Angelique
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Quebec City Autumn Art Walk ~ September 13-17, 2026
See all the details and pricing here:
Join us for a five-day, four-night artistic retreat set in one of North America’s most enchanting cities—Québec City, where cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and sweeping river views provide the perfect backdrop for watercolor sketching and creative renewal. This curated art and cultural experience is designed for travelers who crave more than sightseeing—they seek to slow down, observe deeply, and bring home stories told through the pages of their sketchbooks.
Why This Trip is Different
You won’t just visit Québec City—you’ll see it through an artist’s eyes. From the fairytale façade of Château Frontenac to the tranquil beauty of the Île d’Orléans vineyards, you’ll learn how to document your travels through watercolor, line, and memory with expert guidance every step of the way.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this trip offers structured instruction, immersive walks, and plenty of free time to relax, explore, and create at your own pace.
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Photos of the Windjammer Angelique by Capshore Photography