BELFAST — Classes, workshops and art camps designed to add creativity to the colder months begin in January at Waterfall Arts.

Abbie Read demonstrates her gelatin print technique at a Print Studio Open House Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The workshop is free or by donation and appropriate for all levels of expertise. The print shop also offers monitored open studio hours for artists who want to work on their own prints.

Mike Fletcher will lead Drawing 101, an eight week Monday evening class beginning January 19. The class, for those with some experience, and especially beginners, is designed to help students understand and develop basic skills of drawing: perspective, composition, line quality and tonality. Creativity and artistic confidence will be encouraged as students work from life and imagination.

The Saturday morning Life Drawing Group continues to meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon every week.

The clay studio will be busy with ceramics classes for adults and kids. Adam Bogosian and Cory Upton-Consulich return as instructors for Ceramics for All, appropriate for experienced potters and beginners. The 8 week class begins Tuesday, Jan. 20.

For kids six to 16, Linda Stec leads another round of the Wonders of Clay  Wednesday afternoon beginning Wednesday, Jan. 21. Open clay studio hours with experienced monitors available for technical assistance will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

In February, Shawn Brewer leads a Saturday workshop, Screenprinting All Levels, February 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class as a group will explore different methods of alternative screen printing screen including creating monotypes using painterly marks and dynamic layering with different squeegee and inking techniques.

A February School Vacation (Feb. 16-20) art camp for seven to 12 year olds is scheduled. Art Meets Music, a week of painting, collage, constructing and creating, all inspired by music. From painting the blues, to jazz collage, DIY album cover making, to recycled instruments. Led by artist, musician and popular youth instructor Bridget Matros, and featuring additional volunteer musicians. Early registration is recommended.

All classes have minimum and maximum enrollment thresholds. Scholarships are available for some of the classes. Waterfall Arts is supported by the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, foundations, local businesses and individual contributions.

For registration information, complete details on classes and instructors, scholarship applications, exhibitions, art events, studio rentals and volunteer opportunities, visit www.waterfallarts.org, call 338-2222 or stop by Waterfall Arts at 256 High St. in Belfast.