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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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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

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.

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

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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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!

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.

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.

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.

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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

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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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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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.