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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

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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.

Fall at the Farm Artisan Fair

Orchard Ridge Farm 236 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham

Maine Micro Artisans and Orchard Ridge Farm are proud to present Fall at the Farm in Gorham!

This event will feature dozens of artisans from all over Maine. Just a bit of what you can expect from these talented folks includes:
Soaps - Woodcrafts - Leather Goods - Pottery - Toys - Puzzles - Sewn Craft - Macramé - Folk Art - Crochet - Knit - Resin Art - Jewelry

Stroll the farm's walking trails, check out the orchards and meet the animals. When your feet are tired, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and relax at the picnic tables!

Come experience Fall at the Farm!

Fall Fine Arts & Craft Fair @ the John A. Millar Civic Center

John A. Millar Civic Center 94 Randall Avenue, Houlton

Join us in celebration of some great local talent! Fine art, crafts, handmade goods, woodcraft, ceramics, body products, and more will be on display and available for purchase. The event will also host various demonstrations by the talented instructors from UnContained Art Center. Free admission, concessions available, and something for everyone!

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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.

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.

Coveside Market

Coveside Coffee 28 Vannah Avenue, Portland

Stop by Coveside Coffee for another fun-filled market with local makers and food trucks plus puppet-making for the kiddos with STAGES Youth Theatre!

FEATURING MAINE MAKERS:
Alien Ceramics
Bloodroot Metalworks
Burnt Wave Pottery
Cece and the Seams
Claytec Boutique
Dunter Goose / Lin Snow Art
Jose Gouveia Pottery
Lunalux Botanicals
Pam Chévez
Pickwick Independent Press
Rouxco Leather Goods
Strong Moon Metals
Sundew Sewing Co.
Woodnote

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Open Studio and Trunk Show

Out of My Head Designs 202 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner

Join me at my home studio for an open house and sale! I will be presenting my handmade jewelry plus my full and ever-growing line of fabric creations, home decor and gifts.

The Flowered Apron and Friends at The Maine Craft Weekend

The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor

The Flowered Apron will be hosting a Pop Up event on Saturday, October 1st from 10am-3pm featuring:
Ann Jenkins - Sterling and mixed media jewelry.
Linda Rowell Kelley - Paintings and ornaments.
Jeanne Seronde Perkins - Collages in 3D: paper mache stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers.
Karen Ressel - Aprons, Fiber Curiosities, Bakeshop.
Shira Singer - Skin lotion bars made with healing calendula and frankincense infused oils.
Lucy Tracy - collars, pine balsam sachets and cards.

Live Artist Demonstrations at Lighthouse Gallery

Lighthouse Gallery 86 Main Street, Bucksport

Join us on Saturday, October 1st for Live Artist Demonstrations at Lighthouse Gallery! We will feature three different artists throughout the day, each with their own demonstration. Artist demos will be located in our beautiful waterfront gallery space. Stop in to watch the demonstrations, and stay to enjoy the many local artists displayed in the gallery.

Barbara Stainman will demonstrate the Suminagashi method of marbling at 10:00 AM.

Lisa Oettinger will demonstrate painting leaves in watercolor at 11:30 AM.

Rebecca Emery will demonstrate wire-wrapping jewelry design from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

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Craft at Trio

Trio 169 Main Street, Ellsworth

Trio celebrates Maine craft with a special one-day sale. View the fall collections from Suzanne Anderson of Yikes Studio Enamels and Julia Ventrusco of Onewomanstudio. Handcrafted enamel jewelry and upcycled fashion will be on display with sales happening throughout the store.

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.

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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.

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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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

Pop Up Shop! Creator of America’s Best Bus Stop

Akakpo & Co. Pop Up Shop 132 Washington Ave, Portland

Come see Akakpo and Co., founded by artist, educator, and industrial designer Ebenezer Akakpo. Ebenezer's designs are inspired by ancient symbols from Ghana and Maine wildlife. Each intricate pattern tells a story. Visit the shop and find your story

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Jewelry Making with 5Beads Handmade

Monkitree 263 Water Street, Gardiner

Tonya Gorman of 5Beads Handmade will be demonstrating jewelry making and you are invited to join in! For $15 you can make a pair of earrings (with Tonya’s help if you need it) that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. Beads, paper discs, findings and tools will be available for you to create a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings.

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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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Open Studio at the Hogfarm : Loving Anvil Holiday Preview

Loving Anvil Studio 18 Yale st, Biddeford

Come visit artist/maker couple Gil and Coco Corral in the 1880 barn studio and get a sneak peek of what's in the works for this holiday season! Since moving to Biddeford in 2005, Gil, a painter (gilcorral.com) and Coco, a metalsmith (lovinganvil.com) have worked on their art, hosted acclaimed music events, and guided mindfulness meditation sessions all in this historic space. Nestled on a quiet street in a residential Biddeford neighborhood, it's an easy walk or bike ride from Main Street.

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.