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Forging Ferrous an Exhibition at Maine Craft Portland

Maine Craft Portland 521 Congress St, Portland

Maine Craft Portland Exhibition: Forging Ferrous 

Steel works by Nick Rossi, Wicks Forge and Jason Morrissey 

On View: September 2 - October 31, 2022 

This autumn exhibition at Maine Craft Portland features handmade chef knives, damascus steel hammers, forged steel lamps, cookware & beyond – all masterfully made to last for generations. Nick Rossi, Jason Morrissey and Nick Wicks, all uniquely skilled in their craft and each an accomplished Maine craftsman, all approach working with steel in distinct and creative methods. This unique opportunity to view their collective work on exhibition is conveniently located in Portland’s arts district. 

Maine Craft Portland is a retail gallery + resource center in the historic Mechanics Hall downtown Portland, Maine. The gallery promotes craft in Maine through exhibitions and public programming and directly benefits Maine craft artists through sales of their work. Maine Craft Portland opened in July 2018 and exhibits and sells the work of over 200 MCA member craft artists.

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Bliss Celebrates Maine Crafts: Fall Sale and Craft Demos

Bliss 93 Main Street, Ellsworth

Unique is one of our favorite words... we carefully create and curate beautiful items to bring joy .... and well, bliss! Many of the items in store are made in Maine with a focus on well crafted pieces that combine form and function in a beautiful way.
We'll be showcasing our own Studio made products and our Local Artisans by offering a 20% Discount all weekend on all made in Maine items featuring a great selection of Comfy Clothing, Jewelry, Art, Ceramics, Textiles, Leather Accessories and Musical Instruments as well as sumptuous Personal Care Products formulated in-house.
On Saturday October 10am-5pm you can see demonstrations of Folk Flute making by multi-instrumentalist and Bliss Co-Owner, Scott Mayer. Watch as Scott transforms common and natural materials (even office paper or kitchen vegetables work!) into delightful sound making instruments representative of many cultures. Stay a while and you can learn about the physics of sound, take home a simple guide and get started on your own musical journey!

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The Rock & Art Shop, curated many unique Maine Artisans.

The Rock & Art Shop 163 Main St., Ellsworth

The Rock & Art Shop at 163 Main St. Ellsworth, has curated many unique Maine Artisans to sell along with their eclectic gifts. This shop has created a shopping experience based on a curiosity for the natural world, aesthetics, and love of their communities.

Galleria Gardella and Imagine Lamps Open House

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville

Our gallery will be celebrating Maine Craft Weekend with refreshments, sales and artist demonstrations. We have a wonderful mix of unique fine art, handmade lamps, furniture, jewelry as well as children's craft projects.

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Visit Freeport’s 23rd Annual Freeport Fall Festival

Join us this fall for Visit Freeport’s 23rd Annual Freeport Fall Festival, taking place September 30 - October 2. Throughout the village you’ll discover an expansive array of Maine artists and craftsmen, as well as local food producers offering everything from jams & breads to fresh produce & oysters. Included in the festivities are three days of live music in the L.L.Bean Discovery Park. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is free and offers fun for the whole family including lots of free children's activities! Stay the weekend and experience our world-famous shops, delectable local cuisine, hopping craft beer scene, accommodations ranging from elegant to rustic, and a diverse assortment of outdoor activities for all ages and interests. For more information and the full schedule of events, go to freeportfallfestival.com

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RWS Annual 6×6 Exhibit and Open Studios

Running With Scissors Artist Studios & Community 250 Anderson St, Portland

The Running With Scissors Art Studios (RWS) annual 6x6 exhibit and open studios are happening in Portland, Maine during Maine Craft Weekend (MCW)!

Kick off your celebration of craft on Friday night from 5-8pm for an informal artist meet and greet and exhibit at Belleflower Brewing Co. (66 Cove Street). On Saturday and Sunday Explore the life and works of 80+ artists working with diverse mediums, artistic goals, backgrounds, ages, and experiences and wander over 16,000 square feet of private and open-air studios and communal work spaces in the clay, print, wood, and paint studios at 250 Anderson Street from 10am - 5pm on Saturday and noon - 4pm on Sunday. Support local artists and learn more about RWS at these family-friendly and free events! All visitors are asked to please wear a mask.

RWS’s goal is to help artists reach their independent creative ambitions by providing access to shared equipment, tools, information, and community. The 6x6 exhibit is a way to share members' diverse styles and talents in an accessible and unifying format (where each piece is 6" x 6" and up to 6" deep). The exhibit will be up through the end of November. RWS open studios happen only twice a year, during MCW and the RWS Holiday Market.

These events are a part of MCW, a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, businesses, and events. Running With Scissors is a proud 2022 Event Sponsor of MCW, which is produced by Maine Crafts Association, an organizational resident member at RWS. For more information visit rwsartstudios.com and follow @rwsartstudios on Instagram.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations/Open Studio and Gallery

Wilson Forge 455 Eggemoggin Rd, Little Deer Isle

Douglas E. Wilson, MCA's Maine Craft Artist Award Winnder, 2020, will host an Open Studio and Gallery event at Wilson Forge in Little Deer Isle. Demonstrations of the time-honored trade of Blacksmithing will be ongoing throughout the days, October 1 and 2, 2022. Open forge and gallery.

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Maine Made Items SALE at Elizabeth’s Fine Goods

Elizabeth's Fine Goods 124 Main Street, Ellsworth

Come celebrate Ellsworth during our downtown annual celebration Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend. This year Elizabeth's is celebrating in a big way with a 20% off sale of ALL Maine-Made items in the shop. In addition to an ever-changing selection of women's clothing and home goods, we offer an array of handmade goods from Maine and around the world.

Maine Craft Weekend at Bonnie’s Place

Bonnie's Place 288 Mill St, Rockport

A Maine Made Retail store located on Mil Street In Rockport, off of Route 90. Filled with the creations of over 100 Maine Craftsmen from across the state in one place for your shopping ease. Refreshments will be served.

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Daydream Creations next to the Monson Historical Society Museum

Monson Historical Society Museum 8 Tenney Hill Rd., Monson

Come see unique handmade jewelry, gem trees, leather bags, and dream catchers. No two items are ever alike. I will be showing my current creations Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM each day. You may even catch me creating something new. It is a great time to place any special requests for the holidays. Look for the yellow cottage between the town office and the museum.

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Water Street Mural Painting

Water Street Mural 21 Water Street, Ellsworth

Watch artist Judy Taylor and her team of volunteer associates paint the Water Street Mural! The public is invited to stop by and watch anytime during the day both Saturday and Sunday. Weather dependent, no rain date. To learn more about the Water Street Mural Project's history visit the event link in listing.

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Fashion by Albert

Wooven 160 Main St, Biddeford

a collection of clothing and fashion/home accessories made in Maine using handwoven and vintage textiles from Southeast Asia. Albert also is lead designer for the Wooven brand at this same location.

Bare Bones Handsewn – Open Shop

Bare Bones Handsewn 550 Lisbon Street, Lewiston

Bare Bones Handsewn a family owned and operated shoe manufacturer is participating in Maine Craft Weekend.
The first weekend of October we will open our shop to the public, and share our love of shoes, and leathercraft with all our visitors. Come see traditional talents craft leather into shoes and other handsome accoutrements.
BBH - Bringing Back Handsewn.

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Wooden Bowl Making Demonstrations and Displays at With the Grain

With the Grain 29 North Guilford Road, Monson

Follow the bowl-making process from tree to final finish, browse through available bowls, enjoy apple cider and snickerdoodles, ask as many questions as you would like, enter the free raffle for one of my bowls.

Rags2Riches open studio

Rags2Riches Studio 946 Dexter Rd., Cambridge

Got a good sense of humor, and of adventure? My studio looks to some like an episode of Hoarders- stacks of (laundered) used clothing on the verge of toppling. Lots of finished upcycled pieces, or we can collaborate to create one while you’re here! See some on Facebook if you search for Rags2Riches Maine

DownEastWoodArt Open Studio

DownEast WoodArt 28 Churchill Road, South Portland

DownEast WoodArt
28 Churchill Road, South Portland
Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm 
You are welcome to a two-day event featuring answers to questions and demonstrations of woodworking skills, techniques and methods. On display (and at sale prices) will be a wide variety of recent and unique handmade furniture including chairs, tables, end tables, lamps, mirrors and small boxes. Jim Vander Schaaf provides highly desirable woodworking education and designs and builds custom furniture to client desires.

Open Studio & PopUpCycler

Kim Bernard Studio 7 Laurel Street, Rockland

Kim Bernard will open her studio and PopUpCycler the weekend, sharing her upcycled sculpture, wares and wearables: aprons, messenger bags, totes, yoga bags, pouches, napkins, hats, earrings and waxed food wrappers... all made out of local recycled materials. Kim will also demonstrate how her plastic recycling machines work. Bring a #2 milk, water or juice jug and transform it into sculpture yourself.

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Wolfe’s Neck Center – Fall on the Farm

Wolfe's Neck Center 184 Burnett Road, Freeport

Come one, come all to Wolfe’s Neck Center's annual Fall on the Farm! Enjoy time spent with loved ones and soak in this wonderful time of year at Wolfe's Neck Center.
Starting Saturday, October 1st, join us every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for pumpkin-picking wagon rides and fun activities like spooky scavenger hunts, squash bowling, butter making, and so much more! Learn more at wolfesneck.org/calendar.

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Open Peace House Studio

Peace House Studio 501 High St., Bath

Peace House Studio will open its doors to the public from 10 AM to 2 PM on Oct. 1st and 2nd. Stop by and say "hello" to the makers and see how the clothing is made. Items will also be available for purchase.

Please park at Fisher Mitchell school and walk over, it's only a block away. The studio is atop a flight of stairs and is not handicap accessible.

J. Wentworth Furniture: Custom Woodworking in Monson

J. Wentworth Furniture 24 Pleasant Street, Monson

Custom woodworking showing both individual custom furniture as well as custom products produced for catalogue and on line retailers. A small CNC (computer controlled router for creating custom small items, such as jewelry boxes, various craft items and guitar parts will be on doily.

Open House, Studio & Showroom Tour

C.H.Becksvoort Furniture 186 Durham Rd, New Gloucester

The big weekend to visit the C. H. Becksvoort studio. Examine the cherry Shaker and contemporary furniture, check out the shop, the books, and DVDs. Enjoy the cookies, donuts, and cider. A few pieces of furniture for sale at reduced prices, as well as wood, and tools. Something for everyone. We will also have cards and photos by Juniper Ledge Designs. Don't miss it, it's so worth the drive down our dirt road.

Open Studio and Art Market

Puzzle Mountain Glassworks 1029 Bear River Road, Newry

Join us for our annual Open House & Art Market. We will be set up on Saturday and Sunday with 4 of our fellow local artists. Shop our stained glass designs as well as candles, vehicle-inspired art, etched glasses, and Adirondack furniture made with skis. Fall is a great time to drive the Grafton Notch Scenic Byway, stop in for a tasty treat and shop local while you leaf peep. Saturday 10-4pm, Sunday 10-2pm.

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Blacksmith, Boatbuilding & Woodcarving Demonstrations at Maine Maritime Museum

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St., Bath

Join us in the historic Percy & Small shipyard and meet our volunteer blacksmiths and woodcarvers and see them demonstrate their trades. Then swing by the Boatshop to take a look at the craft of traditional boatbuilding. Lunch is also available on site at the Sail Shed by Long Reach Kitchen & Catering.

Saturday & Sunday, 10 - 2 p.m., included with museum admission

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ME Craft Weekend at Watershed Ceramics

Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts 19 Brick Hill Rd, Newcastle

Kiln Opening & Pottery Sale
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.
Watershed Main Campus at 19 Brick Hill Road, Newcastle, ME

Artists Tim Christensen, Janna DeWan, Zachary Fields, Ellie Barnet, and Aidan Fraser will unbrick the door to the Watershed wood kiln and sell pottery fresh off the shelves. Meet the artists, ask questions, and experience the excitement of a kiln reveal! Artists taking part in Watershed’s Fall Residency will also have work for sale. Get to know these ceramists from Maine and around the country and take home a new handmade treasure.

Windgate Studio Tour
Saturday, October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
Watershed’s Main Campus at 19 Brick Hill Road, Newcastle, ME

Tour our new 7,500 sq. ft. studio with Watershed Executive Director Fran Rudoff and Studio Manager Reeder Fahnestock. Learn about Watershed’s storied history and roots as a brick factory to appreciate our facility’s evolution from repurposed chicken barn to expansive state-of-the-art ceramics space.

Artist Talk: Siem van der Ven & Jennifer Connor
Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Watershed’s Barkan Gallery at 103 Cochran Road, Edgecomb, ME

Join ceramists Siem van der Ven and Jennifer Connor as they share how their creative practices and goals took shape as a mentor-apprentice pair during the seven-month Craft Apprentice Program (CAP). View their work on exhibit in the Barkan Gallery and learn more about the benefits, surprises, and rewards of participation in CAP.

Mentors & Apprentices Exhibition
Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Weekdays, October 3 to 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment
Watershed’s Barkan Gallery at 103 Cochran Road, Edgecomb, ME

Join us to celebrate the culmination of the 2022 Craft Apprentice Program (CAP), featuring work by the participating mentors and apprentices. CAP, offered by Maine Crafts Association (MCA) and Maine Arts Commission, is a seven-month intensive in-studio learning opportunity for apprentices who demonstrate a commitment to furthering their craft practice, and mentors who meet standards of excellence and interest in sharing knowledge and experience. CAP celebrates the mentor/apprentice relationship as a way to generate creative entrepreneurship and envision a sustainable and resilient craft sector for Maine.
Exhibiting Artists: Tim Christensen & Lisa Shepperd, ceramics; Emily O’Neil & Grace Foxen, fiber arts; Siem van der Ven & Jennifer Connor, ceramics; Alice Seeger & Amanda Affleck, fiber arts; Tyler Gulden & Rachel Herzer, ceramics

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Stories in Wood: The Marquetry Art of James Macdonald

Chocolate Church Arts Center 804 Washington St, Bath

James Macdonald, an artist, luthier, and musician based in Burnham, Maine, builds electric solid body guitars featuring hand cut marquetry art. The Chocolate Church Gallery is featuring his remarkable work along with our retail space where other artists are featured.

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Live Animals with Spinning Demonstrations

Port O' Call 69 Main St, Bucksport

Local, live sheep and alpacas will be munching grass and sharing spinning space behind the Port O' Call building. Don't miss this quiet, tranquil scene with the click of the spinner keeping company with the animals!

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Glass Pumpkin Patch

Atlantic Art Glass 25 Pine St., Ellsworth

Glass Pumpkin Patch
Both days, Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2 ┃10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Every October we turn the hot glass blowing shop into a "Glass Pumpkin Patch".
For Maine Craft Weekend we will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate and share our love of glass and other crafts with you!!

Linda Perrin and her team of glassblowers delight in creating a hub of arts activities while they demonstrate their glassblowing craft to the public. Come to the warehouse to watch traditional glassblowing all day as they make glass pumpkins in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors!

Other local artisans will be showing and selling their crafts during the event. And Fogtown Brewery, located in the same building, will be slinging beverages and wood fired pizza too!

www.lindaperrinatlanticartglass.com
www.artsworth.org

The Red Door Pottery Studio Open House Sales and Demos

The Red Door Pottery Studio 44 Government Street, Kittery

Come to the great neighborhood of Kittery Foreside to visit The Red Door Pottery Studio historic building where Elaine Fuller has been making pots for 15 years. Her Studio Assistant Hilary Rousselle will offer clay work demos. Their unique pottery will be on display and for sale. Refreshments will be provided. The seconds sale will benefit the local food pantry.
Enjoy your time with a visit to the art stops and great food establishments.

Prescott Hill Studios Open House: Pottery and Jewelry

Prescott Hill Studios 261 Prescott Hill Rd., Liberty

Open from 10 to 4 Saturday and Sunday with new Soda-fired tableware, vases and more. Also showing new silver and gemstone earrings, bracelets, pendants and more. Unique, handmade pieces that are beautiful and useful.

Doug Frati’s Open Studio

Doug Frati Studio 268 Square Road, Palmyra

Studio gallery and barn will be open here in Palmyra for both days of the event.

Open Studio, Workshops, Demos & More @ Sew-Clusion Retreats

Sew-Clusion Retreats 694 Hancock Pond Road, Sebago

Sew-Clusion Retreats, LLC is open year-round to creative artists and crafters; offering relaxing atmosphere and inspirational surroundings to pamper your creativity with other like-minded friends. Join award-winning quilt artist and owner Patty Sawyer on a personal in-home tour of her workshop and retreat space, participate in her interactive demos of creative quilting techniques, or join two inspirational workshops. Workshops have been specially priced at $25/pp and include most supplies needed for a nearly complete fun project. Refreshments are also being served and can be enjoyed by the lake while you admire the fall views. More information can be found on the website under Maine Craft Weekend at www.Sew-Clusion.com or call 207-803-8500

Two Imagine Studios Open Studio and Gelli Print Demos

Two Imagine Studios 173 Mosher Hill Road, Farmington

We I’ll be showing prints, greeting cards, handprinted fabrics, wearable art garments, and demonstrating the printing process. You will have an opportunity to try your hand at gelliprinting.

Zwellyn Pottery Open House & Sale

Zwellyn Pottery 20 Spencer Lane, Limington

Zwellyn Pottery in Limington is excited to participate in 2022 with an open studio, pottery sale, bake sale and holiday ornament making workshop. 100% of the proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the Limington Food Bank.

Bake Sale:
Saturday October 1st noon-4pm
Sunday October 2nd noon-4pm
All Proceeds Benefit the Limington Food Bank

Kid’s Holiday Ornament Making Workshop:
Sunday October 2nd noon-4pm
Kids can make up to 10 holiday ornaments. There is a suggested donation of $5 per child to help pay for supplies but is not necessary for family’s that can’t afford it. Pick up date will be the Saturday November 26th or you can elect to pay $5 extra to have the ornaments shipped. See https://zwellyn.com to RSVP.

Wheel Throwing Demonstrations:
Saturday October 1st 2-4pm
Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel? Now you can! From 2pm - 4pm on Saturday October 1st, you can see how to throw pottery and then try to make one yourself.

Open Studio @ Oyster River Joinery

Oyster River Joinery 182 Church St, Hope

Open studio at Oyster River Joinery. Come visit and see the process from tree to final product.
Sales and refreshments.

Anne Alexander Sculptor’s Home & Studio

Anne Alexander, Sculptor 26 Main St, Windham

Visit a sculptor's home and studio to see and purchase her nature theme sculptures created in clay, wood, and stone. You can also take lovely walks along The Presumpscot River along The Mountain Division Trail or The Hawkes Preserve.
Saturday and Sunday- Oct. 1 & 2nd 10 - 4.

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The Shady Lady

Port O' Call 69 Main St, Bucksport

Saturday, October 1: 10:00am - 5:00pm + Sunday, October 2: 10:00am -4:00pm

Watch local handmade papers artist Gigi Sarsfield as she works her magic with the making of lampshades at Port O' Call. With all of her own handmade fibrous, textured papers, Gigi crafts beautiful shades that will add ambiance to any room for years to come. She owns and operates the Handmade Papers Gallery in Brooklin, Maine.

Fiber Arts Demonstrations @ Belfast Fiberarts

Belfast Fiberarts 171 High St. Suite 8 & 11, Belfast

Demonstrations of Weaving, Spinning yarn, and other Fiber Arts will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.
Find a treasure in our Used Book Sale of vintage and rare textile books. Sales on Yarn, Embroidery Kits, and Rug Hooking Supplies.

Open Craft Studio (Fischer-Barberio Studio)

Fischer-Barberio Studio 269 Upper Hostile Valley Road, Liberty

RUGS! RUGS! RUGS! , Baskets PLUS all shapes and sizes of unique BARREL-FIRED POTTERY. Joseph (potter) and I ((weaver) welcome you to our beautiful setting in the woods of Liberty where we live and produce our work. Our studio is a visual treasure trove waiting for you to explore. Additionally, I will have my tapestry loom set up on which I continue my work on the "Water and Wave" series of pictorial weavings. We hope you will stop in to see why we are so excited about what we make.

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Chaya Studio Jewelry Show + Live Demos @ The Hidden Gem

Chaya Studio- The Hidden Gem 90 Saco Falls Way Suite 201, Biddeford

Join Chaya at the Hidden Gem (located in the Counting House Mill) for a personal tour of her studio, peruse her jewelry designs, enjoy some demonstrations and admire the gorgeous view of downtown Biddeford. She loves to talk shop, jewelry design, tools, gemstones - anything about jewelry and metal! Shop her unique designs and enjoy some complimentary refreshments. The studio will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm.

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Open Studio and Pottery Sale at VKP Studio

VKP Studio 37 Rockbound Lane, Surry

Handmade porcelain tableware and lamps in a delightful display shed on Newbury Neck in Surry.

How to Make a Plain Pine Box- Coffin Building Demonstration

Chuck Lakin's Studio 8 Barnet Ave., Waterville

I just figured out a simpler way to make one of my Quick Coffins. If you would like to learn how to make one yourself, Come visit my house/shop on Maine Craft Weekend. You'll also get to see some of my other coffin designs. If you think you would like to come, would you please call (207.213.0390)or email (crlakin@colby.edu) me just to let me know if I'm going to have to arrange for the police to direct traffic.

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The Art of Monson

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson

An exhibition celebrating 200 years of Monson, Maine artists, curated by Carl Little. From photography and painting, to ceramics and woodwork, artists have been inspired by the north woods of Maine for many years. The Monson Arts Gallery will be open Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5.

J Schatz & Peter Open Studio

J Schatz Studio 378 Lakeside Dr., Boothbay Harbor

Join us for our Open Studio and Gallery at Powder Hill Farm. Tour our workshop and gallery featuring work by J Schatz and Peter. Inspired ceramics designed and created with a heart full of wonder.

When: Oct 1 & 2 from 10am - 5pm.

Where: 378 Lakeside Dr. Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.

View our work online anytime at https://jschatz.com or https://www.petersouzajr.com.

Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jschatzstudio/ or https://www.instagram.com/petersplaypen/

Contact Us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you.

Saltwater Artists Gallery Seasonal Art

Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor

Seasonal offerings from our gallery including fall refreshments 10AM to 5 PM Saturday Oct 1 and Sunday Oct 2.

Seasonal Offerings at The Saltwater Artists Gallery

The Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor

A broad variety of creative art for the Fall season with a complement of refreshments too! OPEN GALLERY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

Tracy S Mastro Enameling, Art and Jewelry pop-up

Hole in the Wall Studioworks 1544 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond

A special pop-up sale of kiln fired enamel jewelry and paintings featured within Hole in the Wall Studioworks in Raymond, Maine.

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Margaret Melanson Pottery

Margaret Melanson Pottery 287 Water Street, Gardiner

Join Margaret Melanson at her studio and shop for wheel throwing and decorating demonstrations! 

Open Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday,  October 2 from 12:00 - 5:00 PM  
Demonstrations will occur at 1:00 PM each day. Can't make the demo at 1? Just let us know and we would be happy to schedule one with you! 

Rick Boyd Exhibits at Richard Boyd Art Gallery

Richard Boys Art Gallery 15 Epps Street, Portland

Stop in Richard Boyd Art Gallery to see a select offering of wheel thrown pottery by noted potter Richard Boyd. Rick's pottery is on exhibit throughout the gallery during the Annual Scenes of Maine exhibition of paintings depicting scenes in Maine through the eyes of established and nationally renowned artists. Open free of charge through October 30th, 2022.

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Meet The Artist Demonstrations @ Markings Gallery in Downtown Bath

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath

Markings Gallery is pleased to join the MCA Studio Tour Weekend this year! We represent over 50 Maine artisans and you will be able to visit a few in the gallery, talking about their work with some demonstrating parts of their techniques. You can ask questions of them and watch while in the process of creating their pieces. The gallery will be featuring them from 10:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 1, and from 10:30 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, October 2.

Open Studio + Trunk Show

Zaz + Moe 17 Jennies Ct, South Portland

Susan Hellier of Zaz + Moe will host a few artist in her showroom/studio on Saturday + Sunday

Open studio, demonstrations, items for sale

Lynette Breton Design 187 Oak Ledge Road, Harpswell

As the maker of the Heirloom Flower Press, I will happily give demonstrations on using the press, storing the material and creating with plants that have been collected and dried. Along with this, I will have my wooden Botanical Split picture frames which are used to simply showcase beautiful plant pressing, without any embellishments. These frames are constructed to easily remove and add material.

Also, as an educator in the art of carving woodenware, with classes that I run in my studio, I will have some projects on display and will be demonstrating spoon carving techniques with the hand tool skills that are taught in the spoon carving classes.

Heirloom Flower Presses, Botanical Split Frames, and Spoon Carving Workshop gift certificates will be available for purchase.

Tandem Glass Open House

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden

Tandem Glass is a hand blown glass studio centrally located in Mid-Coast Maine. Saturday we will be firing up our new wood fired pizza oven for our visitors (suggested donation to MCA) enjoy a slice (as supplies last) or bring your own fixings. Sunday we will be serving muffins from the residual heat.
The hot shop will not be doing demonstrations this year, however the gallery space will be open. We follow CDC recommendations for open air exchange and ask visitors to space themselves according to capacity.
We will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am-5:00pm
More info can be found on our web site and social platforms as the event evolves.
www.tandemglass.com/events tandemglass on instagram & facebook

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Open Studios and Tides Rise Us All Exhibition at Engine

Engine 163 Main St., Biddeford

The gallery at Engine in Biddeford with be open both Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 2 PM showcasing our Compass Project Boat building exhibition, Tides Rise Us All: 20 years of the Compass Project. Plus guests will be able to meet some of the artists and makers that call the Engine studios home. 

The Compass Project was founded in 2002 in Portland Maine with the goal of engaging youth in hands-on, experiential, and cooperative learning through the building of wooden boats. In 2015, Engine adopted the Compass Project and partnered with local schools and colleges to bring boat building to their classrooms. In 2019 the Covid 19 pandemic forced a dramatic shift in how Compass classes were taught. Instead of in-person collaborative boat building, students were taught similar skills virtually through the building of model boats. In recent years, as restrictions have eased, we have returned to in person classes at Biddeford High School with renewed focus on helping youth develop a more meaningful relationship community and environment. Today, in addition to building boats, Compass students work on independent projects, exploring areas of personal interest, and work on projects for organizations within our Biddeford community, allowing students to see their contributions in the real world. Compass Project has brought together thousands of individuals and families through the joy of launching these vessels into the world. Tides Rise Us All is a celebration of the work completed by Compass students in the past year as we set a new course.

Featuring the work of many hands, this exhibition invites you to respond to the question, “What Anchors You?” and will seed a series of events and engagements with our 2022-2023 Compass Project Youth.

Metalcraft Demonstrations

Town House Corners Campus 125 North Street, Kennebunkport

The Benson Forge is a working recreation of R.P. Benson & Son, Horse Shoeing; one of Kennebunkport’s landmark businesses.  The shop is fitted out with Benson’s original tools, photography, memorabilia and diaries that record the history of Kennebunkport in the early 1900s.  Visitors to the working forge can learn about the art of the farrier’s trade from blacksmith, Nathan Blakemore. 

Local metalsmith, Ann Thompson, will be hosting visitors next door in the Barn with demonstrations of pewter casting and family-friendly "drop in" activities." 

Metalwork will be for sale to benefit the Kennebunkport Historical Society.

Silvia’s Sewing for the Doggies

Pet Provisions 72 Main St, Bucksport

Silvia Wight, creator of Memories From Maine will be at Pet Provisions where her doggie scarves and dog collars are sold, with other items she makes like throws and aprons for men and women. Meet Silvia and check out her doggie items plus other things she does sewing with "Maine fabrics".

Fleece to Hats: Handspinning to Crocheting Warm Designer Hats

No Repeats Fiberworks 2 School St., Gorham

No Repeats Fiberworks, Jo Eaton, will be demonstrating handspinning and crocheting of her one of a kind hats. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at spinning and crocheting as well. A wide variety of hats, from simple beanies, to very warm handspun to her designer landscape hats will be available. Patterns and yarns are available for some of the hats.

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Studio Tour and Kids Maker Space!

Mill Studio Arts 2 Main St. Bldg. 18, Suite 104, Biddeford

Stop in to see creativity in action! Mill Studio Arts is a kid-centered art studio located on the bottom floor of the historic Pepperell Mill in Biddeford, Maine. Come see what it's like to paint, draw, build and sculpt in a fun filled maker space for kids of all ages. We will be offering drop in building and creation labs for kids and families along with guided tours of the studio during Maine Craft Weekend. There's a lot going on and we can't wait to share it all with you!

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Roberta W. Jarvis Gallery

Roberta W. Jarvis Gallery 48 Pleasant Street, Monson

(Pre-Computer) hand painted wall art - Acrylic, speculative expressionism. All mediums.
Gallery is open Thursday - Saturday, 11:00 - 4:00 through October 15th

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Sunday Music Series at the Lakeshore House

The Lakeshore House 9 Tenney Hill Road, ME

Both Saturday and Sunday from 3-6 pm, enjoy live music, hopefully outside. We are a small pub with a blend of spectacular lake views, local craft beer, larger company beer, scratch cooking, and not so scratch cooking. Full menu available. Business hours 11:30-9:00

Blaze with Brûlée

Open Bench Project 971 Congress Street, Portland

Yakisugi Fire Art Workshop. Sat & Sun 12:00 - 16:00 both days. Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to put flame to wood. Yakisugi developed in Japan as a solution to the destructive forces of Mother Nature. Sometimes called Shou Sugi Ban.

You apply as much or as little flame to a wood object, demonstrating the protective nature of fire. Apply additional flame to experience a noetic transformation. Take home your personalized artistic expression. The flame does all the work!

Creative expression is a scientifically proven method to end burnout. Originally used for exterior siding and roofing to counteract the salty sea air destroying wooden houses. Burning wood creates a layer of carbon protecting the inner wood core.

Wood Object Considerations:
You will hold the wood object with metal tongs. This factors into the weight of the object and shape of the object. Make sure there is an anchor point to hold the object. Round objects are problematic.
You will use both hands at all times while burning. Adaptations and accommodations possible with Instructor involvement.
You have total agency where the flame goes. Applying the flame to the wood object is the best choice.

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Sea Hag Gallery Annual Group Show

Sea Hag Gallery 134 Centre Street, Bath

Sea Hag Gallery represents local and international artists of all mediums. From emerging to mid-career art practices, we look to offer an overview in the finest of contemporary works. As part of Maine Craft Weekend we will be hosting our annual group show of 10 artist works.

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Hebron Gallery

Hebron Gallery 11 Greenville Rd., Monson

showcase epoxy art at my gallery in Monson @ 11 Greenville Rd

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Oktoberfest- Turning Page Farm Brewery

Turning Page Farm Brewery 842 N. Guilford Rd, Monson

Join us for our annual Oktoberfest and enjoy small batch craft beers and cheeses at Turning Page Farm Brewery. We will have a band playing German Polka music. Owner and head brewer Tim will definitely be sporting his lederhosen, as he serves us his special Oktoberfest beer for this event! Soft Pretzels, bratwurst sandwiches, beer and small batch craft cheeses are all on the menu. Did we mention the goats?
Join us 12-6 Sat and Sun

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Live Theatre: Willy Wonka

The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory... or suffer the consequences. On the Stanley Subaru Stage, Sponsored by First National Bank, Directed by Ashley Terwilliger, Music Director – David Sheehy.

$25 Adults & Seniors. $22 Grand Members, $18 Students (17&under) General Admission

Open studio @ Dromore Grange

Dromore Grange 516 Main Road, Phippsburg

Xenos Works jewelry studio, and the Dromore Grange where it is housed, are exploding with creative energy and handmade goodness. The open studio event will have live jewelry demonstrations, one of a kind custom jewelry pieces for sale and light refreshments.

Open Shop at Goldsmith Woodworks

Goldsmith Woodworks 88 STONEBRIDGE CIRCLE, Newcastle

We welcome you to visit us at our woodworking shop here in Newcastle for Maine Craft Weekend. We love to talk shop, furniture building, wood species, tools and much more! Come see our new line of Farmhouse furniture which compliments our Shaker inspired line! We also have hardwood lumber for sale. Refreshments too! Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 5.

Toko Ellsworth Bali Paintings and Art Sale

Toko 120 Main Street, Ellsworth

Oil on canvas exposition in Toko Ellsworth, right on Main Street. All paintings made by local Balinese artists, mostly Floral.

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Farm in the Woods

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson

A display of locally produced goats milk soap, yarn and sheepskins and other farm products.

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Bath Maker’s Market @ Bath Customs House

Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, Bath

Join artisans from this region for the second annual Maker’s Market in front of the Historic Bath Custom House on Sunday, October 2nd from 11-3 pm. Hand sewn leather bags, paintings, pottery, handwoven textiles, Maine grown flowers, wooden puzzles, and more. Come enjoy the live banjo and get some early holiday shopping done. Afterward, stroll down to the waterfront park or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants in town. Family and dog friendly! October 2nd from 11-3 pm, across the street from Now You’re Cooking and Markings Gallery in Bath.

Open House @ Brant & Cochran – Maine’s Axe Makers

Brant & Cochran 110 Breakwater Annex, South Portland

Come visit our shop and see how Brant & Cochran has revived the art of craft axe making in Maine. Our unique Maine wedge pattern camp axe - The Allagash Cruiser - was named one of the best axes being made in the world! You can kick start your holiday shopping with a one-of-a-kind gift for home hearth or camp.

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Jewelry Demonstration by Fretz Design

Bucksport Historical Society Museum 92 Main St, Bucksport

See world-renowned jewelry tool designer Bill Fretz (Fretz Design) demonstrate the use of his tools at the Bucksport Historical Society Museum! Mr. Fretz’s jewelry-making tools are distributed worldwide. This is a special opportunity to see him work, demonstrating traditional silversmith techniques. 

The museum is located at 92 Main St., in Bucksport.