Books & Brushes: A Limited Book Club
Five First Mondays | October–February 2025 - 2026 | Free

(8 of 10 spots available)

Looking for a cozy, creative boost this fall? Books & Brushes is a low-key, art-inspired book club running from October through February—just enough to rev up your inner artist during the quieter months, without a long-term commitment.

This is for anyone who’s art-curious—makers, collectors, creative thinkers, or anyone who simply appreciates the visual world. We’re here to spark inspiration, deepen our love for art, and enjoy good company as winter rolls in.

We’ll dive into and discuss a variety of art-related books that span genres—from fiction to mystery, and from color theory to non-fiction. Each gathering will feature a mix of structured and free-flowing conversation.

Tea will be offered, and you’re welcome to bring an appetizer to share as we sip, snack, and chat.

How to Register:

It's free but limited to 10 thoughtful folks. For the 2025-26 season, we will keep this simple. Email or text, and I will track the headcount until it's full!

🗓 Five First Mondays 6 - 7:30 pm - Save the Dates

• October 6, 2025

• November 3, 2025

• December 1, 2025

• January 5, 2026

• February 2, 2026

Books

📖 First Book: Life and Art by Richard Russo
Bonus! Richard Russo will be speaking on August 27th at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, thanks to Freeport Speech!)

At our first gathering, we’ll select the next four books together from this curated list—feel free to research ahead if you’d like - your opinion matters!

• The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession – Michael Finkel

• Ninth Street Women – Mary Gabriel

• Interaction of Color – Josef Albers

• How to Collect Art – Magnus Resch & Pamela J. Joyner

• The Birth of Venus – Sarah Dunant

• Maine and American Art: The Farnsworth Art Museum – Komanecky, Biano & Waldron

Learn more about arriving and visiting the Studio here.