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Open Studio @ Oyster River Joinery

Oyster River Joinery 182 Church St, Hope, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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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Kids Story Time + Art with author/illustrator Lucky Platt

Mockingbird Bookshop 74 Front Street, Bath, ME

Join us/drop by the bookshop between 10:30-noon for stories, book talk and art activities for all ages. We're hosting Maine artist and picture book author/illustrator Lucky Platt for our Saturday Story Time. Lucky's debut picture book Imagine a Wolf (Page Street Kids 2021) was a 2022 Maine Literary Award Finalist, and she'll be reading her book with you and sharing a bit about the craft of writing and illustrating. She'll also be leading a couple of super fun book-related art activities. Without giving too much away, let's just say that there will be wolves! Want to show your love for independent bookstores? Lucky will sign and personalize your copy of Imagine a Wolf, and we hear she has some amazing book goodies to give away, too.

Author website: https://www.luckyplatt.com

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Kids Mural Painting Activity

Water Street Mural 21 Water Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Heart of Ellsworth onsite at the Water Street Mural for a freestyle kids painting activity to connect with the Water Street Mural project in progress across the parking lot. This hands-on activity will demonstrate the importance of public art in community spaces. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials (latex paint) will be provided and children should wear clothes that can come home with paint on them! This activity is free of charge and weather dependent, with no rain date.

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Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend Downeast Scenic Railroad Train Ride

Downeast Scenic Rail 8 Railroad Siding Rd., ellsworth, ME

The Downeast Scenic Railroad offers a scenic thirteen-mile round-trip train ride from Ellsworth, Maine, on the historic Calais Branch Line. This is the first passenger train to run on the line in decades! Your 13-mile, one-hour, 45-minute journey takes you through natural forest settings into Ellsworth, over bridges, rolling past schools and neighborhoods; hear the clickety-clack of the rails & the familiar sounding of the horn at train crossings! Trains depart the station (8 Railroad Siding Rd. Hancock, Me) at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm sharp. Tickets are Adults $20.00, Seniors $18.00, Children age 3-12 $12.00. Tickets may be purchased through this link: https://www.downeastscenicrail.org Any day on the rails is a good one, and we look forward to having you join us!

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Meet The Artist Demonstrations @ Markings Gallery in Downtown Bath

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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.

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Guided Nature Walk

Fierce Chase XC Ski Trails Rt 15/6/Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Come learn about the fauna and flora of our region while enjoying the beauty of the woods during peak fall foliage. Join us at A Fierce Chase XC Ski Trails for a leisurely walk through the woods on mowed trails, led by a biologist. The terrain is gentle for all abilities. Our trails are located 1 mile down the Elliotsville Road off of Route 15/6 (Greenville Road) just north of downtown Monson. Look for our sign on the left. We will meet near the kiosk at the top of the parking lot. Dogs are welcomed, too!

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PanStorm

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Saturday 11am - Enjoy Music by PanStorm next to the Gallery.

PanStorm is a community Steel Band based in the Bangor area. We play every week in the summer in Bangor as well as at special events. Our mission is to spread unbridled joy through the happiest music on earth, steel pan music.

MollyMaps Open Studio

MollyMaps & Wanderlust Gallery 855 Sawyer St., South Portland, ME

Come visit the MollyMaps Studio to shop fine art paintings, prints, (plus artist proofs and seconds), learn about the map-making process, private workshops, and discuss custom projects.

Trunk Show at PortFiber

PortFiber 50 Cove St., Portland, ME

This year's Maine Craft Weekend coincides with PorFiber's 9-Year anniversary! We are looking forward to celebrating with Maine makers Katherine Ferrier of Threadwrite, Wade Stephens of Husk, and Rachel Bingham Kessler of 44 Clovers. Katherine is a poet, dancer, maker, teacher, curator, and community organizer. She will be here with her patchwork clothing and accessories and will be writing typewriter poems on the spot that might just make you weep. Wade is a textile artist with a heavy focus on wool. Inspired by color, texture, and natural forms, they will be showcasing their felted handbags and accessories. Rachel is a plant dye educator, writer, sewist, and painter with a degree in Art Education. She works annually, sourcing Maine fleeces to be spun into yarn, which she then dyes with natural, local plants and other natural dyes. Come squish these beauties and celebrate all things fiber with us!

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Maine Beer Company- Fall Flannel Fun Fest

Maine Beer Company 525 US Route 1, Freeport, ME

As part of Freeport’s Fall Festival, join us Saturday October 1st for the return of our Fall Flannel Fun Fest. Throw on your finest flannel and get ready to toast to the most “Maine” of seasons. We’ll have draft and bottles of our Fall coffee stout, live music throughout the day, warm cider and apple cider donuts, coffee from Coffee By Design, and a special pizza. Don’t forget the raffle including amazing prizes from our friends at Patagonia, Toad & Co., L.L. Bean, Stio, & Miir, with proceeds going to support our 1% for the Planet partner Wolfe’s Neck Center.

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

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

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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Oktoberfest at Mast Landing Brewing Company Freeport

Mast Landing Brewing Co. 200 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME

Mast Landing Brewing Company Oktoberfest is our yearly celebration of German beer culture! While we can't exactly teleport to Munich, we're recreating the best of the experience here in Maine. A variety of Mast Landing-brewed German-style beers will be flowing, with festive food options from our next door neighbors at Nighthawk's Kitchen. Commemorative steins will be available to ensure you're able to say Pröst in true style!

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Story Time at Union River Book and Toy Co.

Union River Book and Toy Co. 100 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Union River Book and Toy Co. supports many local artists, carrying adult and children's books by Maine authors along with gifts and toys handmade here in Maine. During Maine Craft Weekend, stop in at 11am on Saturday and Sunday and peruse while your kids listen to a selection from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in anticipation of the local artists who will be performing the musical here in Ellsworth at The Grand. When we have finished reading let's see who can use their creativity to design and name a new candy or candy making machine out of Legos here in the store!

Tandem Glass Open House

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

(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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Candy Crafts @ Sugar Mags!

Sugar Mags Central 142 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join us at the coolest candy store IN THE WORLD during Maine Craft Weekend!
Eight year-old Marguerite will be hosting a candy meets art EXTRAVAGANZA at her store located on Main Street in Ellsworth.

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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

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Jewelry Making with 5Beads Handmade

Monkitree 263 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

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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Pots At Bateau Brewing

Bateau Brewing Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Showing handmade stoneware pottery at Bateau Brewery in Gardiner Maine
Functional ware, pub mugs, bowls, mugs vases to mention a few.

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Papermaking Open Studio

Share Studios 6 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Come see the inner workings of a busy papermaking studio and learn all about the craft of handmade paper. Stephanie will introduce you to a variety of fibers and techniques while sharing the process of turning pulp into paper. Watch her form sheets from the vat using her collection of unique papermaking tools, and peruse a wide variety of finished papers available. Linocuts by her husband Peter Hedstrom will also be on display.

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Ghost Rose’s Temporary Tattoo Application Station

Ghost Rose Tattoo 112 Main St, Ellsworth, ME

Hey Kids, stop by Ghost Rose's Temporary Tattoo Application Station (say that three times fast) to get your ❤️ 04605 tattoos and celebrate Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend. Jamie and the crew at Ghost Rose Tattoo will have a tattoo station set up for kids (and adults, who are kids at heart) to apply their own temporary tattoos! Open to all ages and free of charge.

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The Creative Process Behind Kharris B Creative Studio

Kharris B Creative Studio 20 Webber Ave., Bath, ME

Come have a firsthand look at how Kharris B gathers her materials, organizes her workspace, and finds her inspiration!

Blaze with Brûlée

Open Bench Project 971 Congress Street, Portland, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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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Artist Talk: Muralist Judy Taylor

Water Street Mural 21 Water Street, Ellsworth, ME

Artist Judy Taylor will take a 30-minute break from painting the Water Street Mural and give a talk on-site about her design inspiration and process. Questions are welcomed and encouraged. Weather dependent, no rain date.

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Old Jail: Colorful future coloring activity

Old Jail Lawn 40 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

The Ellsworth Historical Society will be hosting an event at the Old Jail Lawn, on State street in Ellsworth, from 1-3 pm in the afternoon of our "Art of Ellsworth" event on Saturday October 1. We have a coloring activity to allow visitors to envision the colorful future we are creating for this jail, as we dive into a grand restoration project, fueled by the receipt of grants from the Maine Community Foundation, The Maine DownTown Center’s Main Streets Foundation and private donors.

Use your creativity to color in our beautiful building on a page with room for free expression. Currently the Hancock County Sheriff’s Home and Old Jail is a prominent feature of our historic district in downtown Ellsworth, and serves as a repository for artifacts and living history of the county seat and it’s colorful inhabitants. The Ellsworth Historical Society is partnering with many in the community to create more opportunities to share our history. Come by our lawn stand and contribute your colorful artistic talents to envision the future.

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Corn Husk Doll Making

Bucksport Historical Society Museum 92 Main St, Bucksport, ME

Corn husk dolls are some of the earliest toys created by Native Americans and later adopted by European settlers. See this traditional craft by corn husk doll maker Betty La Forge. Although a common toy throughout the 19th century, this craft is not often seen today. This demonstration is being done by a member of the Bucksport Historical Society at their museum, located at the historic railway station.

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On Press Monotype Demonstration

Circling the Square Fine Art & Press 83 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME

Open studio all day. Circling the Square Fine Art Press member Kris Sader will be printing a 3-plate color monotype on press. This is an exciting way to develop original imagery and serial prints.

Zero Emissions Roasting Demo @ Precipice Coffee

Precipice Coffee 56 Dean St, Ellsworth, ME

Join Maggie and Bill Iannuzzi at Precipice Coffee for a demonstration of the unique roast process on their zero emissions Bellwether Coffee Roaster - the first of its kind in Maine. In addition to sourcing organic and fair-trade beans, the coffee at Precipice is produced with zero carbon emissions and is sold in eco-friendly packaging. They will also show you how to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte featuring local Maine pie pumpkin puree. Other coffee and tea beverages as well as home baked goods will be available. Roasting demonstration starts at 2pm.

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Gallery Exhibition and Presentation by Todd Watts

Gascoine Gallery 16 Greenville Road, ME

Todd Watts will give a talk and answer questions about the “Made not Taken” exhibition at the Gascoine Gallery, on October 2, between 2 and 4pm.

The exhibition comprises the work of seven artists, and photographers all, inventing and innovating within the photographic medium. They create images that do not document events. Their artworks are the events.
Each of these artists has been a resident at Monson Arts, the Abbott Watts Residency, or produced their work at the Watts Studio.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. It will also be open Sunday, October 2 for Maine Craft Weekend.

The Gascoine Gallery is located at:
16 Greenville Road
Monson Maine 04406
On the second floor above Monson Pottery.

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Open Studio at the Hogfarm : Loving Anvil Holiday Preview

Loving Anvil Studio 18 Yale st, Biddeford, ME

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.

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Live Theatre: Willy Wonka

The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

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 Workshop Party

Bradbury Metalworks 56 Minot Road, Pownal, ME

Bradbury Metalworks will be celebrating 5 years in business! Thank you to our customers, vendors, and community! Please feel welcome to check out our workshop and join us for light refreshments.

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Connecting with the Modern Maya – The Chiapas Maya Project

Bath Freight Shed 27 Commercial Street, Bath, ME

For 26 years, Lori Benson has traveled to the southern Mexican state of Chiapas to work with the Highland Maya. At first, it was part of a continuing project with the Science Museum of Minnesota. Currently, she and colleagues are developing a virtual space to gather archives, photographs, textiles, and artifacts for communities, museums, students, and scholars. Her talk will focus on the stories, the relationships, and the hope for the future. Available in-person and on Zoom.

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The Future Tents Project: Artistic Collaboration in Freeport with Maine Master Craft Artist Rebecca Goodale and Poet Jefferson Navicky

Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, ME

4:00 PM Saturday October 1, 2022 at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Maine St. Freeport, ME

For the 2021 Belfast Poetry Festival, artist Rebecca Goodale and poet Jefferson Navicky rented a campsite for a week in September at Wolfe’s Neck Farm Campground near where they both live. For their Campsite Residency, they spent the week creating images of tents, writing swimming poems, doing some actual swimming, and walking the campgrounds in search of new and compelling tent structures to draw. The result of this process was their collaborative project, “Future Tents." Later that year, Rebecca created an artist’s book of the same name, which included Jefferson's poem and hand-colored drypoints.

Please join Rebecca & Jefferson as they talk about their collaboration, the importance of self-made residencies, and the general creative spirit necessary to collaborate. Jefferson will read a few poems and Rebecca will exhibit her artist's book, Future Tents as well as unframed drypoints and serigraphs inspired by Wolfe’s Neck farm and campground.

The public is encouraged to participate in this lively dialogue about artistic collaboration in Freeport.

Suggested admission: $5-10. **All ticket proceeds to be donated to the Wolfe's Neck Farm Camp scholarship program** ++++And a percentage of the sales from Jefferson’s poetry books and Rebecca’s artwork will benefit Meetinghouse Arts++++

Here is the link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/404196461497

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Distillery Tours and Tasting!

Sebago Lake Distillery 463 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Sebago Lake Distillery will have its tasting room open from 5:30-8:30 on Saturday, October 1st. Free tours, free samples, and excellent craft cocktails at an affordable price.

Open studio @ Dromore Grange

Dromore Grange 516 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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, ME

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.

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10X10 multimedia art show

Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, ME

2nd annual featuring mixed media, oil, acrylic on board or canvas. All pieces are 10"x10" in size unframed and priced at $250.

Love, Loss and What I Wore

City Theater 205 Main St., Biddeford, ME

This is perfect for a girls’ night out, so put on a great outfit and come make some memories!
City Theater in Biddeford is opening its 2023-24 season with Love, Loss, and What I Wore on September 29, 2023. This intimate collection of stories by superstar sisters, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. The show uses clothing, accessories, and the memories they trigger to tell funny, startling, and poignant stories that every woman can relate to. The actresses of all ages sit side-by-side with script in-hand, deftly guiding the audience through an evening of humor, nostalgia and, of course, fashion.
Love, Loss and What I Wore runs September 29 through October 15 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00. There is no performance on Sunday, October 1. Tickets are $25 & $30(All fees included) and are available at www.citytheater.org/buy_tickets or 207-282-0849

Creation Station at Stained Glass Express

Stained Glass Express 966 Western Ave, Manchester, ME

Creation Station at Stained Glass Express--All week in honor of Maine Craft Weekend, enjoy 10% off the Creation Station. Come see what all the fuss is about!
Regular prices range from $18-85, and projects are designed to be completed in less than an hour (they'll go in the kiln and be ready to pick up in about one week!) All the materials and instructions are included in your "kit", but you'll assemble the kit from a huge variety of choices. Because you don't have to do any cutting, these projects are great to do with kids! No experience needed, but someone is always around if you need encouragement. We have a spacious classroom where you can work on your projects, or take them home and bring them back at your convenience to go in the kiln. Come any time during store hours (Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5); the Creation Station is always open. While you're here, check out our Gallery of work by local glass artists, and maybe sign up for a class!
Email glassacademy@stainedglassexpress.com with any questions!

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Down East Dead and The Wayside Live at the Grand Theater

The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join your community at The Grand Theater for the launch of our 6th annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend event. Kick off a weekend filled with local art and talent Thursday night with LIVE music with Headliner Down East Dead and The Wayside. The Down East Dead attributes their sound to the Brent Mydland years of the Dead with whole-hearted energy, love, and enthusiasm. D.E.D. often ventures into the territories of the Allman Brothers Band, Santana, The Band, Rolling Stones, Phish and more. The opener will be The Wayside, a Maine-based power trio (Matt Johnston, James Rea and Corey Smelley) a blend of blues, rock, and funk reminiscent of the 60’s & 70’s.

Watercolor Techniques

Ellsworth Public Library State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join local artist Lisa Oettinger for a watercolor class designed specifically for beginners. Learn the art of color mixing and watercolor painting techniques. Registration is required and space is limited!

Shop Our Closets!

Gloss 148 Main St Suite 102, Biddeford, ME

Friday 10/6 from 10am-6pm and Saturday 10/7 from 9am-4pm come shop gently used clothing from the closets of our stylists!

Open Gallery at Lemont Block Collective

The Lemont Block Collective 150 Maine St, Brunswick, ME

Come explore the collective which features the work of 20+ Maine artists. Ceramics, jewelry, fiber, paintings, glass, woodworkers and more.

Open house at Galleria Gardella and Imagine Lamps at 7 Washington St in Greenville

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME

Galleria Gardella and Imagine is a unique gallery in the Moosehead Lake Region. We have paintings, sculptures, Lamps, wooden puzzles and signs. Baskets, kids crafts, clothing and jewelry items. Our gallery is colorful and fun. We will be having refreshments, sales and demonstrations during this event. More info can be found at facebook.com/robinlowngardella

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24th Annual Freeport Fall Festival

Freeport Fall Festival 95 Main Street, Freeport, ME

Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 175 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival on the L.L.Bean campus, behind the Freeport Historical Society, and in the Freeport Village Station courtyard in Freeport, Maine.

In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus for three days of live music. There are also plenty of free activities for kids from make ‘n take crafts, to scavenger hunts and more. And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!

New for 2023, park at the L.L.Bean headquarters on the corner of Casco Street and Route 1 and enjoy our complimentary shuttle to the center of town!

Meet The Author with Book-signing: Forgotten Industry and Institutions of Maine by Arend Thibodeau, at The Framemakers

The Framemakers 46 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Join The Framemakers for First Friday to kick off our Maine Craft Weekend!

Forgotten Industry and Institutions of Maine is a new title by Arend Thibodeau which uncovers Maine’s forgotten past by exploring remnants and artifacts left behind.

Maine has its share of industry, some current and some obsolete. Over the last century, many industrial practices have grown and flourished while others have vanished entirely. Likewise, state institutions have seen vast changes in their structures and methods of operation.

Changes to our industry and institutions have left behind artifacts of a bygone era. Many of these artifacts are demolished, replaced, or vanish further into obscurity. This book offers a visual tour of our forgotten past and practices in hopes of preserving history to prevent it from vanishing entirely. Readers will explore an abandoned jail built in 1873 (in which its first prisoner was convicted of killing two people with an axe), visit The North Maine Woods in search of ghost trains abandoned in the wilderness close to a century ago, and much more.

Forgotten Industry and Institutions of Maine contains images, interesting facts, personal anecdotes, and the stories that make these places unique and give them their distinctive character.

Arend Thibodeau resides in Harmony, Maine with his wife, and has been a professional photographer since 1996. His photography has won awards in galleries as far away as Athens, Greece and he has been published in multiple genres ranging from wildlife to portraiture.

In pursuit of his passion for writing, Arend returned to academia and attended the University of Maine in Orono where he earned dual degrees in art and English literature. While attending the university, Arend was published with his poetry, non-fiction, and academic writing. He graduated summa cum laude in 2021 with membership in multiple honor societies including Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society.

When not working in the field, or writing, Arend enjoys teaching photography and playing bass in a local rock band.

Craft Apprentice Program: Capstone Exhibition Opening at Watershed

Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts 19 Brick Hill Rd, Newcastle, ME

Mentors + Apprentices: Work from Maine + New Hampshire's 2023 Craft Apprentice Program opens Friday, October 6, 5-7pm

The Maine Craft Association’s Craft Apprentice Program, developed and offered in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission & the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, provides mentor craft artists and apprentices the opportunity to learn, create and connect. The program is designed to advance and expand the apprentice's craft studio practice and professional experience. 

Nine mentor artist + apprentice pairs were selected for the 2023 program cycle (six from Maine, three from New Hampshire) and have worked side by side for seven months. Apprenticeships focused on natural dyeing & hand weaving, book arts, wood instrument creation, printmaking, leather working, pottery foundational skills, Nerikomi ceramics, tile making & more!

New work created during the apprenticeship period will be on view in the 2023 Craft Apprentice Program capstone exhibition, on view at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, October 6 - 30, 2023. 

The opening reception is free and open to the public! Join us in celebrating the achievements of the nine 2023 apprenticeships on Friday, October 6, 5-7pm at Watershed’s Barkan Gallery (103 Cochran Road, Edgecomb). Can't make it to the opening reception? The gallery will be open Monday - Friday, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, or by appointment, for the duration of the exhibit!

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MATILDA the Musical

The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Art of Ellsworth visitors can head to The Grand Theater for a showing of ROALD DAHL’S Matilda - the musical! Showings this weekend include a Friday evening, Saturday matinee and evening showing, and a Sunday matinee.

Book by Dennis Kelly - Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Directed by Ashley Terwilliger

Musical Director – Rebecca Edmondson

$25 Adult, $22 Grand Member, $15 Student (17&under) Reserved Seating

Matilda is a joyous fantasy power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

More information available at The Grand's website: https://www.grandonline.org/upcoming-events

Buy tickets here: https://secure.boxofficeavenue.com/TheGrand/Home/ListShowings?aid=188

Performances Maine Craft Weekend:
10/6 Friday 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
10/7 Saturday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
10/8 Saturday 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
10/9 Sunday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Open house at Galleria Gardella

Galleria Gardella 7 Washington St, Greenville, ME

Galleria Gardella is a haven for handmade treasures including mixed media paintings, whimsical canvas sculptures, and guest artisans who create pottery, wreaths, wooden puzzles, cutting boards, lamps, baskets, clothing and signs. Greenville is on the shore of beautiful Moosehead Lake so this will make the perfect outing to visit our gallery and wander our region. Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.

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Explore Sit Down Belfast Project from Our Town Belfast

Our Town Belfast 82 Main St., Belfast, ME

Maybe you want to enjoy a cup of coffee. Maybe you are tired and need to rest. Maybe you just want to people-watch. No matter what the reason is, it is important to be comfortable. You can find 18 artist-designed, painted, and assembled chairs throughout downtown Belfast from Post Office Square, along High Street to below the Park on Main.

When the OTB Design Committee identified a need for additional seating throughout downtown, the idea of an iconic Adirondack chair was immediately discussed. However, the committee knew the traditional design would need to be reimagined to make it accessible for people with mobility issues. Working with local craftsman Doug Bell, the seat width and height were increased, the arm width increased, and the “dip” in the back of the seat was eliminated. The redesign has been tested by community members with various mobility issues; each of the testers had no problems getting in or out of the chairs.

Each chair has been hand-painted by local artists and individually sponsored by community members/businesses. Each chair has a plaque representing the sponsors and a plaque identifying the artist!

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“Here is Magic” Mural at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

“HERE IS MAGIC” PUBLIC ART PROJECT
A Nod To Waterfall Arts’ Long History of Community Collaboration
Belfast, ME — June 1, 2023 — Waterfall Arts’ new collaborative public art project “Here is Magic” further solidifies its role as an anchor of the Midcoast art community. This modular 32-panel mural design, using a hive of hexagons, “is a mark of respect for both the individuality of our community members and the power of collaboration in Maine,” as proposed by local mural artist and Waterfall Arts’ Public Art Liaison Peter Walls and Waterfall Arts’ Program Director Amy Tingle.

Over thirty local artists are set to participate by completing individual reflective narratives on the theme of home. When joined together, these panels will form a whole; a creative placemaking that will highlight and celebrate the natural assets of Midcoast Maine. Waterfall Arts is an active home, a nest, an incubator for the fine arts, a hive of energy and inspiration for the entirety of the Midcoast and beyond.

This public mural project is a springboard to create deep and more meaningful collaborations between Midcoast artists, art organizations, and regional entities. By fairly compensating the artists, engaging and educating them about how to be more active community members, as well as teaching them new ways to be self-sustaining in their studio practices, Waterfall Arts cultivates a creative community that can grow and ultimately support itself.

Local artist and project co-coordinator Peter Walls says, “One of the most engaging roles of public art today is to enliven or reinterpret public spaces like Waterfall Arts. Our project ‘Here Is Magic’ was created in order to allow artists a chance to be seen and heard outside of the gallery system, educating them about the creation of Public Art, while also establishing the newly renovated building as a beacon for the Arts and Culture of the region.”

The mural will fill the blank wall on the south side of the Waterfall Arts’ building, organically working its way around the corner to the front, which faces High Street. Although this is the initial installation design for the mural, it may not be the only one, and Waterfall Arts, through their existing partnerships with the local community, is hoping to plan other smaller, temporary installations of the panels throughout Waldo County in order to further facilitate community collaboration, fostering new relationships to grow the hive.

Madison Business Alliance Handmade Marketplace

Somerset Abbey 98 Main Street, Madison, ME

Shop local makers and crafters! Sip your favorite cocktail and have a snack! All under the comfort of Somerset Abbey's grand tent and beautiful sanctuary. Madison Business Alliance is proud to present our first annual Handmade Marketplace. Join our community of creatives, support your local artists and get a head start on your holiday shopping all in one place. The MBA's Handmade Marketplace will be held on October 7th & 8th from 8-3 at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main Street, Madison, Maine 04950. Event is Rain or Shine and will be under the big top and inside the Abbey so the weather won't interfere with our fun!

Maine Craft Weekend

Built By Osmond Studio 372 Little River Rd, Lebanon, ME

Built by Osmond is a MCA member takeing part in the annual Maine Craft Weekend-stop in and enjoy the products made from the beauty of wood.

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Union River Story Walk – SELF GUIDED EXPERIENCE

Ellsworth Public Library State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Just behind the Ellsworth Public Library on the banks of the Union River is River Walk North's Self guided kids story walk. A partnership with Ellsworth Garden Club, Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Green Ellsworth and the Ellsworth Public Library features All Along the River, author-illustrator Magnus Weightman, a story about a Bunny Rabbit who has lost her toy duck! Bunny and her brothers jump in their boat and head down the river in search of Little Duck. Their journey takes them from the mountaintop to the open sea, but there are many other adventures for readers to follow along the way.

About the book All Along the River: https://www.clavis-publishing.com/picture-books/all-along-the-river

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Water Street Mural – SELF GUIDED EXPERIENCE

Water Street Mural 21 Water Street, Ellsworth, ME

The Heart of Ellsworth Water Street Mural project was born in 2019 with the committee meeting for two years to develop the project. By partnering with the Ellsworth Historical Society, historical images of Ellsworth’s past inspired the community mural. Muralist Judy Talyor and more than 24 volunteers painted the mural with Maliseet visual artist Mihku Paul being welcomed to add the final touches to the mural completing the project in fall of 2022. In Spring of 2023 a interactive QR code was installed on the wall for viewers to scan with the camera on their cell phones that will take viewers to the mural page for more information on the significance of each reveal of the Water Street Mural.

QR Code located on the lower left side of the wall closest to the river. Attention should be paid, this is a parking lot as well, be aware of traffic as you are viewing the mural description on your phone.

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Museum in the Streets – SELF GUIDED EXPERIENC

6 State Street 6 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Take a self guided tour of Ellsworth's history with Museum in the Streets. Ellsworth’s history is proudly showcased on 19 different locations around town. Your journey can begin at either of the large information panel at Knowlton Park or downtown on State Street just in front of Mac Revival. This project was initiated by an informal group of residents from Ellsworth’s business community, representatives from the Historical Society, Historic Preservation Commission, Heart of Ellsworth and Chamber of Commerce who collaborated on the project. Many hours were spent studying Ellsworth history, selecting photographs, writing accompanying narration, and determining site locations.

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Art Meditation Ride: Cycle Amongst the Art

Recycle 2 Main Street, Building 18, Suite 130, Biddeford, ME

During this 45-minute indoor cycle class we will embark on our signature meditation ride. The studio will be filled with art, various mediums, from local Saco-based artist Ramune Bulmer. Ramune's art is inspired on her Lithuanian roots, Maine, nature and the supernatural. This ride will be aligned with the emotion and intention of the art allowing participants to connect with the work at a more personal level, as we sweat and meditate. The artist will kick us off by sharing the intention and meaning behind her pieces.

The studio will remain open for an hour after class, accompanied by light refreshments, to allow individuals to speak with the artist and view the artwork in more detail.

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Instrument Petting Zoo

Ellsworth Public Library State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Ellsworth Community Music Institute presents our Instrument Petting Zoo. Some of our teachers will be showing off their instruments, allowing young children 4 and up to touch, play and experience them in person. Join us at the Ellsworth Public Library from 9-11 to hear some music and experience hands-on interactions with our instructors and their instruments.

Fiber Day

Bath Freight Shed 27 Commercial Street, Bath, ME

Join us for the 9th annual Fiber Day at the Bath Freight Shed. Local fiber artists will be weaving, spinning, knitting, hand sewing, felting, and doing rope work, much like that used in Virginia's rigging. See techniques both modern and dating from the 17th century. Some artists will offer hands-on opportunities as well as demonstrations.

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Featured Artist and Musician at Elements Books Coffee Beer

Elements Books Coffee Beer 265 Main St, Biddeford, ME

Saturday October 7th, come over to Elements from 9am - 1pm to check out Sean Brewer's mobile shop. As October's featured artist, he will have shirts, prints, stickers, and more available for purchase. Later that evening from 6:30 - 8pm come by for a coffee or beer and enjoy Jason Roman's live music.

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Shop the United Farmers Market of Maine

United Farmers Market 18 Spring Street, Belfast, ME

More than 70 vendors are at the United Farmers Market of Maine in downtown Belfast. Located a few steps off Main Street, near plenty of public parking, the market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You will find makers of all kinds including food, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, flowers, fabrics, and so much more!

List of vendors: https://www.belfastmarket.com/all-listings/?sort=title-asc

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Penquis Valley HS Craft Fair

Penquis Valley High School 48 Penquis Drive, Milo, ME

This is our 5th annual Penquis Valley HS Craft Fair (we missed 2 years due to COVID). Local craft and food artisans, artists, and authors, along with school clubs and community non-profits offer a variety of item. There is also a basket raffle and lunch options available. Proceeds from the event support student activities.

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A Walk Through History – film showing

Biddeford Mills Museum 2 Main Street Building 18, Room 108, Biddeford, ME

The Biddeford Mills Museum will be open from 9am until 4pm on Saturday 10/7/23. There will be two showings of our popular 30-minute film, A Walk Through History. The first showing at 11am and the second showing at 2pm.

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The 35th Annual Maine Wood Carvers Association Show

Gardiner Lions Club 25 Lions St, Gardiner, ME

Woodcarvers from the Greater New England Area and beyond participate in the 2023 Show with carvings that are judged and receive awards according to the carving level and quality. Theawards will be given at 3 PM. There will be carving classes to take and demonstrations to watch. Carving vendors will be there including tools that can be purchased and the carvings are displayed for viewing until about 4 pm. Food is available for purchase at the Lions Club.

Bare Bones Handsewn – Open Shoe Shop and Pop-up Market

Bare Bones Handsewn 550 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME

Bare Bones Handsewn, a traditional handsewn shoe making factory will open their doors for the weekend. Providing workshop tours and shoe making demonstrations. The Bare Bones Handsewn makers market will be set up for moccasin purchases and offer the opportunity to place custom design or fit orders. We will have make-and-take custom jewelry making and leather cuff demonstrations. As well as a local artisan pop-up market featuring a few of our favorite makers.
Saturday and Sunday
9am - 3pm

Blue Mountain Arts + Crafts Fair

Sunday River 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry, ME

The Blue Mountain Arts + Crafts Fair is a staple of Sunday River's Fall Festival, featuring many local vendors with unique crafts and gifts.

DownEastWoodArt Open Studio

DownEast WoodArt 28 Churchill Road, South Portland, ME

See handmade baskets, quilts, and furniture  at Downeastwoodart's studio in South Portland, Maine. 

Unique this year are baskets and quilts by Lorraine (a very skilled and active artist for 25 years).  On display (some at sale prices) will be a wide variety of recent and unique handmade baskets, quilts and furniture including chairs, tables, end tables, lamps, mirrors, and small boxes.

I provide woodworking education and design and build custom furniture for clients. 

This two-day event (part of the statewide Maine Craft Weekend) features answers to questions and demonstrations of woodworking skills, techniques, and methods.

Hope to see you there.

In addition, answers to questions and demonstrations of woodworking skills, techniques and methods will occur. Jim Vander Schaaf provides highly desirable woodworking education and designs and builds custom furniture to meet client needs. His first book was published in 2018.

Upcountry Homecoming Art Show

Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Area Base Lodge 5012 Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME

Upcountry fine arts and crafts show at the base of Sugarloaf mountain on October 7th and 8th
Featuring some of Maine’s finest artists and craftsmen. Art programs for kids plus Skier’s Homecoming weekend activities for the whole family.

Rick Osterhout Open Studio

Rick Osterhout Studio 64 Hymie Norton Rd, Farmington, ME

Maine Craft weekend is the opening of Rick Osterhout's new studio. Woodworker, sculptor, creator of Maine Rockers https://www.mainerockers.com , Rick is putting the finishing touches on the new studio/workshop at his home in Farmington. Made from wood and stone from the beautiful property it sits on, and many reclaimed materials, the small timber frame barn is a piece of art in itself. There will be sculptures on display, some Maine Rockers animals and various folk art for sale. Stop in on your way to or from Sugarloaf's Homecoming.

Open Forge at Master Blacksmith Douglas E. Wilson

Wilson Forge 455 Eggemoggin Rd, Little Deer Isle, ME

Master Blacksmith, Douglas E. Wilson will host an open forge event and open gallery both Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Demonstrations will run throughout each day from 9 AM - 5 PM.

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Sidewalk Chalk Art Show

McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME

Come create your masterpiece on the library's walkway with chalk!

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Life Drawing Pop Up at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Clothed model, drop in and draw!

Join us during Maine Craft Weekend in Belfast for a FREE Drop-In Life Drawing session for anyone who is curious about drawing from the figure and wants an opportunity to try it. This week we’ll have a clothed model and shorter poses.

256 High Street

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Common Roots Open House

Common Roots Studio 165 Main st, Biddeford, ME

We will have free food and drink, while exhibiting local Maine artists! CRS also has interactive arts for the family!

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Live Sewing with Albert the Tailor @ Wooven

Wooven 160 Main St, Biddeford, ME

Stop into Wooven to watch live sewing with Albert the Tailor. Ask questions about his techniques, learn about his work with handmade fabrics, and browse through his designs. Learn about fair trade hand made goods from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and India!

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Throwing a ‘Trash Can’ Demonstration on a Potter’s Wheel

Monson Pottery 16 Greenville Road, Monson, ME

Jemma Gascoine will demonstrate how to build a trash can out of clay by partially throwing the base on a potter's wheel followed by further building by adding extruded coils.

Wood Kiln Opening + Pottery Sale at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts

Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts 19 Brick Hill Rd, Newcastle, ME

Watch artists Tim Christensen, Aidan Fraser, Keanne Petri, Jon Ho and Ellie Porta-Barnet unbrick the Salubrious Brother wood kiln and discover what their work looks like inside. Learn about the process of wood firing and chat with artists one-on-one about their work. Pieces will be for sale once the kiln is unloaded. This event runs from 10:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, October 7.

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Putting Your Garden to Bed with Pumpkin Spice Lattes!

Precipice Coffee 56 Dean St, Ellsworth, ME

Join Precipice Coffee and Little Red Flower Truck on Saturday, 10/7 for a lesson in the art of putting your garden to bed before frost takes hold of Downeast Maine. Molly, LRFT, will have flowers available for purchase and offer fall garden tips! Maggie, Precipice Coffee, will demonstrate a tutorial on making your own pumpkin spice syrup for coffee drinks from roasted whole Maine pie pumpkin. Enjoy a cozy autumnal beverage while learning about tucking your beds in for the season.

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Madder Root: A Botanical Dye Workshop at Waterfall Arts

October 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
$40.00 – $50.00

Join us during Maine Craft Weekend in Belfast for a botanical dye workshop with professional fiber artist Jude Hsiang. This 3-hour workshop invites participants to learn about the ancient and continuing art of using natural materials from plants, insects and minerals to permanently dye a wide range of fibers. This class may be of special interest to quilters as we will dye cotton fabrics with madder (Rubia tinctorium) a classic dye plant that can be grown in Maine and gives a range of shades from pinks to reds to purples. Other fibers and dyes will be sampled, and all are welcome to join the fun. The instructor will share knowledge gained in her many years as a natural dyer through finished works, dye record books, and samples of dyestuffs. Note-taking and photos are welcome. A resource handout will be provided.
About the instructor: Jude Hsiang has been dyeing with natural materials for 45 years and teaching the craft for 12. She is particularly interested in exploring the use of Maine-grown fibers—wool, alpaca, mohair, angora, linen, and hemp—that are spun in Maine by hand or in local mills. She grows a dozen or so varieties of dye plants in her Central Maine garden and forages more in the wild. She also uses traditional dyes and fibers from around the world. A knitter, weaver, and stitcher, Jude enjoys putting her results to work in an array of items and selling naturally dyed yarns.

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Glasswork at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Make your own glass pumpkin workshop, live demos, and glass for sale.

256 High Street

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Ceramics at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Live demos and try your hands at Wheel Throwing.

256 High Street

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Art Together Morning: Creating Shadow Puppets at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

Join us for Maine Craft Weekend in Belfast! Check out some real Chinese shadow puppets, learn about the artist who created them and how shadow puppetry has mesmerized audiences around the world for centuries. Then, get to work designing and assembling your own puppets (with moving parts) to put on your own shows at home.

Registration required. https://waterfallarts.org/event/make-shadow-puppets-with-your-family/

$15 Reduced Rate: If this rate better matches your financial situation, we invite you to choose this program fee. Thank you!
$25 Base Rate: Buying a ticket at this rate allows us to cover our basic costs. Thank you!
$35 Pay-It-Forward: Buying a ticket at this rate helps increase access for others to attend our programs! Thank you for your generosity.

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Pop Up Art Market at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

The Belfast Art Market brings a cast of talented Maine artists. Come by and check out the eclectic array of high-quality ceramics, clothing, jewelry, paintings, and more!

The Belfast Art Market at Waterfall Arts is a fantastic place for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re visiting the area and looking for a special handmade Maine souvenir or you’re a local looking for the perfect gift, the Belfast Art Market has something for you.

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Balsam Wreath Making

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Learn how to make Balsam Wreaths with D.D. Morong From 10-2 Saturday Oct 7th

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Guided Tour of the Angelrox® Design Studio

SUGER 5 Washington St #3, Biddeford, ME

Please join us at suger® (5 Washington Street, Biddeford) on Saturday, October 7th for a guided tour of our Angelrox® Design Studio located within the Pepperell Mill. We will offer three tours - 10a.m, noon, and 2p.m. You will see where our dedicated team of angels craft our versatile clothing designs with care and joy. We hand cut and stitch in our light filled mill space using traditional techniques. each piece is is sewn from start to finish by a single stitcher using American made machines that were invented in 1881 in New England.

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Cider Press Demo @ the Monson Town Office

Monson Town Office 10 Tenney Hill Road, Monson, ME

Join us in celebrating Fall at this family fun event sponsored by the Monson Free Public Library. Bring your apples! We'll be on-hand to help you make cider the old fashion way, one turn of the wheel at a time. This event will run from 10am-2pm between the Historical Society and Monson Town Office under a tree and near brook, the perfect setting for turning apples into liquid gold!

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Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch

Atlantic Art Glass 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME

Glass Pumpkin Patch
Atlantic Art Glass 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME | Saturday + Sunday 10 - 3

Every October we turn the hot glassblowing 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. Fine jewelry, pottery, prints, and more... and Fogtown Brewery, located in the same building, will be slinging beverages and wood-fired pizza!

The Flowered Apron and Friends Pop Up Market at The Maine Craft Weekend

The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, ME

A group of Bar Harbor artists and makers are coming together for a Pop Up Market as part of Maine Craft Weekend. Ann Jenkins will be selling a collection of sterling and mixed media jewelry. Mary Lyman will be selling her handmade BFF Dolls. Suzanne Norgang of The Wretched Briar will be selling her handfelted wool hats. Jeanne Seronde Perkins will be selling her collages in 3D: paper mache stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers. Karen Ressel of The Flowered Apron will be selling aprons, potholders and baby cloths. Karen's bakery will be open and fully stocked with delicious baked goods. Lucy Tracy will be selling cards and pine balsam bags. The Pop up Market will be open Saturday 10/7/2023 from 10am-3pm. Bakeshop opens at 8am. Rain date Sunday 10/27/23

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Artisan Trunk show @ Elizabeth’s

Elizabeth's Fine Goods 124 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Maine artists Anne Woodman and the creators of Maine Shellware for a trunk show at Elizabeth Fine Goods in the heart of downtown Ellsworth. Meet the artists behind these Maine-inspired creations and shop at one of the most unique shops in downtown Ellsworth.

Fall Festival 2023

Ripley Town Office 47 West Ripley Road (Hwy 23), Ripley, ME

Fall Festival - Join us as we celebrate local artists & crafters and their unique handmade creations.

Fall Festival 2023 | October 7th | Ripley Town Office 47 W Ripley Road (Hwy 23) | 10 am - 4 pm

Learn About Wildlife
"Look Out for Loons Proiect"
Maine Lakes Association
Fish Lead-Free

FREE Admission - Hourly Door Prizes for Lucky Winners! Experience the best of Maine's locally-made art and crafts. Indulge in a Dual Delight of Shopping & Dining
The Community Club's Food Booth - Come and treat yourself while you shop.

Open Studio and Sale @ Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics with Briana Feola – Eliot, ME

Art On The Hill Kittery 78 Government St., Kittery

Step inside my pottery studio where I craft everyday porcelain wares. Joining me is special guest Briana Feola of Brainstorm. She will be showcasing her original paintings and works on paper. The studio will be open to the public Saturday 10 a.m - 4 p.m. where can experience the charm and chaos of a working pottery studio, learn about our creative processes, and indulge in a curated shopping experience.

Katharine Watson Open Studio

Katherine Watson Studio 100 Brentwood Street, Portland, ME

Come visit Katharine Watson's Portland studio, and get a chance to pull your own print! We will have our presses set up and ready to go; you can try printing, take a walk in the garden, and have a chance to shop directly in the studio. The studio will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 7th, and we will have everything you need to pull your own print!

Pop-Up Trunk Show at Handworks Gallery, Blue Hill, ME

Handworks Gallery Handworks Gallery 48 Main St, Blue Hill, ME

Celebrate Maine Craft Weekend at Handworks Gallery in Blue Hill

Handworks Gallery will be hosting a pop-up trunk show featuring the jewelry by Janelle Delicata on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm as part of the Maine Crafts Weekend.

The gallery’s collection includes works of more than 100 local and Maine artists. Many are Maine Crafts Association members. Handworks is located in the center of the village of Blue Hill at 48 Main Street.

Celebrate the wonderful craft traditions of local makers during the Maine Crafts Weekend. This event takes place every October and showcases the work of Maine craftspeople and craft brewers!

The Maine Crafts Association has locations and events for the state on their website: www.MaineCraftWeekend.org

Please contact Handworks Gallery at 207-374-5613 or Janelle Delicata at 207-944-8822 for more information.

Autumn Cipala Ceramics with guest Christine Peters Jewelry

Autumn Cipala Studio 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston, ME

Artists, Autumn Cipala and Christine Peters invite you to an open studio on Saturday, October 7, 10:00–4:00 at 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston ME. The doors to Autumn’s ceramic studio will be open with handmade works by both artists on display and available for purchase.

Autumn Cipala creates luminous porcelain vessels with a truth to function. Soft, translucent glazes enhance the clean elegance of form and highlight fine details of surface embellishment.

Christine Peters will be visiting from her jewelry studio in Edgecomb, and exhibiting her sterling silver and gold, one of a kind jewelry. Christine has been creating jewelry since 1996 and uses her sculpture background to create these nature inspired art pieces.

The artists invite you to come see their newest artwork, shop for one of a kind pieces, and talk about the inspirations, processes, and techniques used to create each piece by hand.

Open Studio at Autumn Cipala Pottery with guest Christine Peters Jewelry

Autumn Cipala Studio 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston, ME

Artists, Autumn Cipala and Christine Peters invite you to an open studio on Saturday, October 7, 10:00–4:00 at 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston ME. The doors to Autumn’s pottery studio will be open with handmade works by both artists on display and available for purchase.

Autumn Cipala creates luminous porcelain vessels with a truth to function. Soft, translucent glazes enhance the clean elegance of form and highlight fine details of surface embellishment.

Christine Peters will be visiting from her jewelry studio in Edgecomb, and exhibiting her sterling silver and gold, one of a kind jewelry. Christine has been creating jewelry since 1996 and uses her sculpture background to create these nature inspired art pieces.

The artists invite you to come see their newest artwork, shop for one of a kind pieces, and talk about the inspirations, processes, and techniques used to create each piece by hand.

Wendy VE Kaye Open Studio with Guest Artists Diana Coit and Martha LaMarche

Wendy VE Kaye Studio 2 Main Street, Building 18, Suite 110, Biddeford, ME

Please come on by Saturday, October 7th from 10-4 to get a peek into my studio. As an oil painter, inspiration comes to me from my surroundings here in Maine - the mountains, the sea and the industry it supports. Joining me are guests Diana M. Coit (dianacoit.com) and Martha LaMarche (marthalamarche.com). We will have our work, drinks and snacks to share with you.

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Free Candle Dipping Demo + Workshop

Mimi's Craft Basket 51 Franklin Street, Ellsworth, ME

Mimi's Craft Basket will be hosting candle dipping. This is a free, hands-on experience for all ages. All participants will leave with a dipped candle they created. No pre registration required just drop by and learn the acient art of candle dipping

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Nature Creations pop up shop at the Monson Gallery

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Nature Creations Pop Up Shop
On the patio @ Monson Gallery
8 Main St, Monson Maine
Saturday, Oct 7
10-3
Come by and check out my newest pieces and see live demonstrations
Tree of life ornaments
Micro-stone pictures

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Out of My Head Designs Pop Up

Monkitree 263 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Katherine Kollman of Out of My Head Designs will be at Monkitree with extended inventory of her brainy designs for radiant people, including new designs- pillows, jewelry, hats, hair sticks and more! Stop in during Swine and Stein and say hello.

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Improv Theme & Variation Workshop with Denyse Schmidt

Fiddlehead Artisan Supply 64 Main St, Belfast, ME

Join Denyse Schmidt in Fiddlehead's sunny new classroom space for a day of exploring the art of "talking" quilts with her pattern, The Proverbial Quilt! Workshop description and supply list below. Lunch provided by Fiddlehead's - please let the shop know if there are any dietary considerations.

Improv Theme & Variation

A single block pattern can yield an infinite number of variations. In this workshop, we’ll use improvisational patchwork to explore repetitions and variations on a theme. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the design elements of structure and composition, while building confidence in working with improvisation to create quilt tops that reflect your own voice. Bring a favorite traditional or original block pattern to work with. (See below for ideas.)

Tools & Equipment to Bring:
Sewing machine
Thread
Rotary cutter
Acrylic ruler
Fabric shears
Snips
Sketchbook
Pens or pencils
Digital camera
Template
Making supplies (paper or thin cardboard – a file folder is great –as needed for your block, pencil, paper scissors, etc)

Materials:
A total of 3-5 total yards will be ideal for this workshop, based on your preference for working large or small, and how fast (or slow) you typically work. This total should include mostly solids, supplemented with prints and/or yarn-dyed wovens in a variety of values and hues. Your overall fabric palette should be simple and reflect the composition of the quilt block pattern you are bringing. For instance, if your quilt block pattern has three parts, select three main colors and broaden your selection for each by bringing several related fabrics that represent that one color.

* Selecting a Quilt Block Pattern to bring

Your experience will feel more successful (and you’ll have more fun) if you reduce your block choice to its most elemental form. Complexity and secondary patterns emerge through overall composition. Blocks like the examples below are all excellent. The blocks as shown have two main colors.

Above left to right: Basketweave quilt from my book Modern Quilts Traditional Inspiration, L pattern, Shoeman’s Puzzle pattern from my book Modern Quilts Traditional Inspiration, half-square triangle.

To Prepare:
Online, take a look at the Quilt Index. You can search by pattern names, or by “one patch”, or “four patch”. Either of these search terms will yield good references and ideas for this class.

Your local library will likely have one of the following books, or something like it. A little time perusing any of these is perfect preparation for the class. Bring a sketchbook to the library for visual note-taking.

• Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns by Barbara Brackman
• The Quilter’s Album of Patchwork Patterns by Jinny Beyer
• Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns by Patricia Wilens
• 5,500 Quilt Block Patterns by Maggie Malone

Age
16 and up

Location
Our classroom space is on the second floor of our building. Please let us know if we can help you carry up your things.

Please familiarize yourself with our class policies before enrolling. Thank you!

Kiln Tours + Pottery Sale @ Buckland Ceramics in Bridgton, ME

Buckland Ceramics 184 N High Street, Bridgton, ME

Brian Buckland will be hosting an open studio with tours of Buckland's newly built wood kiln as well as a pottery sale featuring work from the very first firing of the Train Kiln!

Open Studio & Sale

Howarth Hill Studio 176 Route 236, Berwick, ME

Visit Howarth Hill in Berwick Maine. See inside our working pottery studio and shop in the newly updated showroom. Meet ceramicist Lindsey Howarth, see wheel throwing demos, and try your hand at the mini makers pottery wheel!
Saturday October 7th & Sunday October 8th, 10am-5pm

Open Studio @ Once In A Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon Studio 1298 Main St., Lovell, ME

Play with fabric, paint, paper, and fiber. Create a card, make a collage, or necklace. Try your hand at triangle loom weaving. Enter laughing, having fun is a requirement!!

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Basketweaving Demonstrations

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

I will be at the Maine Craft Weekend to demonstrate different types of basket weaving using a mold, without a mold and using a wooden base. Visitors may try weaving on the demonstration baskets or a small ornament. I will also have baskets for sale both outside and in the Gallery Store. I will be there from 10:00 am to 1:00PM each day.

Open Studio and Art Market @ Puzzle Mountain Glassworks

Puzzle Mountain Glassworks 1029 Bear River Road, Newry, ME

Enjoy a scenic drive into the mountains of Western Maine during foliage season. Our Annual Open House and art market includes discounted prices on our stained glass creations, as well as additional artists selling their work. There will be snacks too! Hours are 10am - 4pm on Saturday and 10am - 2pm on Sunday.

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Hebron Gallery

John Bozin Gallery 11 Greenville Rd., Monson, ME

Visit John Bozin's gallery of painting and mixed media works along side Bella Bozin's wood and acrylic creations. Meet the artist and learn about the process.

Open
Sat 10-4
Sun 10-3

Hand-printed fabric made into Art to Wear at Two Imagine Studios in Farmington

Two Imagine Studios 173 Mosher Hill Road, Farmington, ME

This Is It, a designers and makers art studio and gallery.
Print-making on fabric demonstrations! Want to try your hand at it? Come on out!
Art to Wear, Scrabble Bags (need to have!) pillows and place mats.
Free gift book with every purchase.
Last chance at digital posters and postcards; all priced to sell.
Heirloom quality hand-knit Christmas Stockings, also priced to sell.
Artists books and journals.

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Artisan Hub + Glass Pumpkin Patch at Artsworth

Artsworth Studios 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME

Maine crafts artists will gather at the downtown warehouse to demonstrate and show their work.  Artisans plan to fill the gallery and parking lot with autumn inspired work for sale. Artisans who make pottery, weaving, fiber art, house wares, painting and sculpture will be showing and demonstrating and discussing how they make their work. As usual at this annual harvest season event, you can watch the Atlantic Art Glass team create blown glass pumpkins. The studio of Atlantic Art Glass will be turned into a glass pumpkin patch as the molten glass is pulled from the furnace, blown and hand formed on the end of a blowpipe. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages. Fogtown brewery located in the building, will be slinging wood fired pizzas and their delicious and creative brews including cider, beer, wine and seltzers.
artists in attendance;
Emit ito, weaver -https://www.emiito.com
Maeve Perry, multi media-https://maeveperry.com/bio/
Diane Abatemarco-@irrationaldress_mvmt
Mary Lou Reid, pottery-https://www.facebook.com/yellowchickadee
Susan Bushman, spinning, knitting, https://www.facebook.com/sue.bushman.10
Brier Rose Werner, glass blowier, @elsewernerglass

Rosemont Artist Guild Pop Up

ChaliceWorks Turning 64 Rockland Ave, Portland, ME

ChaliceWorks Turning hosts pop up gathering of Rosemont Artists Guild members. Featuring wood turning, fabric crafting, jewelry, pottery, and our craft arts

Chris Becksvoort Open Studio + Showroom Retirement Celebration

Chris Becksvoort Studio 186 Durham Rd, New Gloucester, ME

My studio and showroom will be open to celebrate my retirement. More than a dozen pieces for sale at over half off! Cookies, cider and donuts, plus good conversation and interesting people.

Juniper Ledge Designs, Peg's contribution, will have note cards and photos for sale. Stop by for an entertaining time, Saturday or Sunday. We look forward to seeing friends and customers , both old and new.

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Fine Woodworking Demonstrations

J. Wentworth Furniture 24 Pleasant Street, Monson, ME

Demonstration of woodworking processes from hand cut dovetails to CNC woodworking.

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Scott Roy Painting Pop-Up

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Scott Roy selling paintings

Open Studio- Witness The Magic

Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME

Have you ever wondered how a mobile gets its balance? During this open studio, you will get the chance to see works in progress and you can witness the magic of sculptures taking to the air, balancing and moving. Additionally, walk through the garden display and enjoy the artwork on the open porches. Dynamically moving sculptures need to be seen in person, no photo will give justice to the magic. Enjoy this chance of seeing mobiles as well as a line of jewelry and belt buckles in different sizes and materials. I look forward to meeting you. - Antje
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm | Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Maine Craft Weekend at Zwellyn Pottery

Zwellyn Pottery 20 Spencer Lane, Limington, ME

Zwellyn Pottery in Limington is excited to participate in 2023 with an open studio, pottery sale, bake sale and holiday ornament making workshop. 100% of the proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the MSAD6 Backpack Program and the Limington Food Bank.
Bake Sale:
Saturday October 7th noon-4pm
Sunday October 8th noon-4pm
All Proceeds Benefit the Limington Food Bank
Kid’s Holiday Ornament Making Workshop:
Sunday October 8th 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 25th or you can elect to pay $5 extra to have the ornaments shipped. See https://zwellyn.com to RSVP.
Wheel Throwing Demonstrations:
Saturday October 7th 2-4pm
Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel? Now you can! From 2pm - 4pm on Saturday October 7th, you can see how to throw pottery and then try to make one yourself.

Tandem Glass – Group artist FUNdraiser Open House to benefit MCA + Midcoast Conservancy

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME

Join Tandem Glass alongside other Artists and Craftspeople to celebrate Maine Creativity and Biodiversity. Our Multi artist event that hopes to draw attention to some of Maine's less popular residents: The mightly Sturgeon graces our invitation (as rendered by Lisa Pixely of Grand Army Arts), and serves as a reminder of that mythic, sometimes frightening creatures are vital to our eco system.

VKP Studio Pottery Sale

VKP Studio 37 Rockbound Lane, Surry, ME

Handmade functional porcelain ceramics. Colorful tableware and lamps.

Paper and lampshade making demonstration

Handmade Papers Gallery 113 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME

Hands on event making kozo paper as well as demonstrating how to make lampshades from that paper. Also in the gallery are featured artists: Lou Charlett (wooden wares) of New Gloucester, Maurice Klapfish (musical instrument lamps) of Tenants Harbor, Hillary Hutton (hand woven rugs) of Vienna, Lynn Curran (clay lamps) of Brooklin and maritime linocuts featuring the Maine working waterfront by James Dodds.

Enjoy Art + Treats @ Saltwater Artists Gallery

The Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME

Come to the Saltwater Artists Gallery and join us for our Maine Craft Weekend Celebration! We will be serving fall treats and cider! There are 25 artists displaying a wide variety of art in seven rooms. We have recently been named Reader's Choice Best Maine Gallery in Down East magazine. Come see if you agree! Open 10am - 5pm daily.

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Monson Gallery Store

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

Monson Gallery Store Featuring Maine Artist products for Sale

J Schatz Open Studio

J Schatz Studio 378 Lakeside Dr., Boothbay Harbor, ME

Please join us for Open Studios at our ceramic studio located at Powder Hill Farm in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Tour our gallery, workshop, and stroll through the gardens to see our bird products in their natural environment. We create playful, glossy, and bright utilitarian objects and art that are engaging and fun; also work that is earthbound and primitive. Be inspired by our bird, lighting, objects & art, and tableware.

Our Mission: We create objects that are at home in an inspired life.

Our Vision: We animate objects with wonder.

About Us:
Jim Schatz and Peter Souza
We started J Schatz in 2004 as a place for playful, glossy, and bright utilitarian objects, art, and decor that were engaging and fun. Our handmade ceramics appeared as if they were machine made because of the methods we developed to create a precise, refined object that was glazed to mirror-finish perfection. The line was modern and many of the items have become design classics. Peter joined the company in 2014 and encouraged unique forms, textures, and finishes that were brutal, earthbound, and primitive.

Together we are fearless and in private we call our life together P&J's adventure. In search of an inspired spot to locate the studio they moved from upstate New York to Los Angeles then Providence and finally to Boothbay Harbor, Maine where we setup the studio in a barn located in a place known as Powder Hill Farm. A beautiful spot with birds, gardens, untamed forests, and a history rich with stories from the Revolutionary War. Definitely an inspired spot to continue the evolution of our work.

When
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8 from 10 am - 6 pm.

Where
378 Lakeside Dr. Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.

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

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Coloring the Downeast Scenic Rail Road

Downeast Scenic Rail 8 Railroad Siding Rd., ellsworth, ME

Take a ride on the Downeast Scenic, an adventure that takes you back to a time of elegant travel in lovingly restored one-hundred-year-old passenger coaches. For roughly an hour and 45 minutes, leisurely roll along 12 miles of well-maintained tracks that were a huge part of Maine railroad history. To celebrate Maine Craft Weekend and Art of Ellsworth, on Sunday, October 8th, in the morning 10:30 AM train ride will include coloring fun for all ages. Purchasing tickets in advance is advisable. Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.downeastscenicrail.org/downeast-scenic-railroad/ Additional Train Ride that Weekend: October 7th 10:30 AM and again at 1:30 PM & October 8th 10:30 AM and again at 1:30 PM

Union River Book and Toy

Union River Book and Toy Co. 100 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join award-winning Maine children's author Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs for a storytime and book signing! Her most recent books include New England Book Award Finalist The Lobster Lady, I Am Made of Mountains, and The Pocket Book. https://alexandrahinrichs.com/

Introduction to Watercolors ~ Learn to Paint Beachstones + Seaglass

Kristin F Simmons Studio 103 Whitten Hill Road, Kennebunkport, ME

Join us as we create a beautiful composition of beach stones and sea glass in our Maine Craft Weekend Watercolor Class. This class is perfect for both beginner and experienced watercolor artists.

We will review paper types and brush techniques, wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet techniques, color matching, and composition. Each participant will leave with at least ONE finished 12x16 watercolor painting.

What is included:

Step-by-step instructions
2 Sheets, 12x16 100% Cotton Cold Press Watercolor Paper for your finished pieces
Practice paper
Coffee, Water, Tea + Light Snacks
Please note: All art supplies will be on-hand to create your paintings. Brushes, paints, water containers, cloths, and paper towels will be available for your use and are the property of the Artist.

You are welcome to bring any supplies you like to use. You will also be provided with shopping lists and links to purchase supplies after the class is complete if you want to continue your watercolor practice.

Mixed Media + Textile Art with Deborah Pipes

The Framemakers 46 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Meet the Artist + Demo
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 • 11am-2pm
Free Admission

Deborah Pipes will be available for viewing and questions on how to incorporate Mixed Media & Textile Art into a final product. This includes the displaying of her finished works, displaying her works in process, and displaying her reading material to educate on the subject for all who are curious of her artistry. If your looking to combined many forms of media as well as explore the un-conventual
side of the artworld, stop on by!

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Studio Tours

Brown Goldsmiths 11 Mechanic Street, Freeport, ME

The popularity of our April Spring Studio Saturday tours inspired us for this fall! Jump on this opportunity to visit our jewelers upstairs and see, firsthand, how our jewelry designs are created. Tours are 11am-3pm at the top of every hour (limited to 8 people).

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Open Jewelry Studio

Nisa Jewelry Studio 93 Main St, Ellsworth, ME

If you've ever wondered about how fine jewelry is crafted by hand, then please join me on Saturday, from 11am-4pm, as I open the doors to my private studio for Maine Craft Weekend! Nestled in the heart of downtown Ellsworth, my sunny, second floor studio is full of inspiring curiosities and countless in-progress jewelry creations. Come and observe me working at my bench, tour my studio and classroom, and view my shoppable collection of fine, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

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Running With Scissors Open Studios

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

Saturday, October 7 | 11am - 4pm Open Studios at Running with Scissors Studios! 

We are happy to be opening our 16,000 sq ft fine art studio workspace housing Clay, Wood & Print departments as well as many other mediums serving over 80 artists Saturday in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood. Tour the workspace, meet the artists, watch demos, get interactive with Pottery Painting with Armstrong Pottery, and live t-shirt printing from woodblocks. Free and open to all. A great neighborhood to walk around in before or after. Full of artists, beverage artists, food trucks, and more. 

250 Anderson Street, Portland ME | Off-street parking is available.

Join us later that evening at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7 pm for an informal meet and greet and to view the annual RWS 6x6 Show. Each piece is 6” x 6” and up to 6” deep, an accessible and unifying format that showcases members' diverse styles and talents. The exhibit will be up through the end of November. 

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Mill Pond Ceramics Studio Grand Re-Opening

Mill Pond Ceramics Studio 2 Main Street Suites 18-206 / 18-208, Biddeford, ME

Mill Pond Ceramics Studio will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening in their newly expanded space inside the North Dam Mill. Visitors will be able to make a bowl to contribute to the Empty Bowls fundraiser and try their hand at wheel throwing, as well as browse our retail shop featuring member-made ceramics and other craft. See artists at work and talk to them about their process/technique. At 3pm, we will host Round 2 of our Amazing Pottery Smackdown where participants compete to see who can throw the highest number of consistent forms in 15 minutes.

Mary Allen Chaisson Retrospective Exhibition: Evolution of An Artist

Maine Fiberarts 13 Main Street, Topsham, ME

Colorful, original hand-painted fabric quilts are on view by Harpswell artist Mary Allen Chaisson who passed away in 2021. Along with the quilts are samples of her work in ceramics, weavings, paintings and drawings. Over forty quilts are installed in this beautiful collection, with most items offered for sale.

Also available at Maine Fiberarts: tour maps to Statewide, Midcoast, and Western Maine locations; our Learning Fiber Arts Guide to 100 places to take fiber art classes in Maine; and the working studio of painter/handmade paper artist Arlene Morris. Come see!

Check out our second website—https://www.mainefiberfolio.com—with visits to major fiber studios and farms in Maine. Christine will be braiding or spinning during your visit.

Chocolate Making

Bixby Chocolate Co. 1 Sea Street Place, Rockland, ME

Come see how we make bean to bar chocolate at our Rockland Factory. Presentation with images and tastings of chocolates all day!

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Glass Bead Making Demo with Tam Trafford in the Courtyard at Belfast Fiberarts

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

Basic Bead Making techniques, as well as some more advanced methods used to incorporate semi precious metals, ashes, and using multiple colors to create depth and design and the structural techniques used to build hollow beads on a bead mandrel.

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Creating Designs on Cloth with Natural Dyes: Mordant Printing with Amanda Affleck in the Courtyard at Belfast Fiberarts

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

Amanda will demonstrate mordant printing: an ancient technique for producing patterns and designs on fabric with natural dye colors. Mordants, or metallic salts such as alum and iron, are applied to fabric using blocks or paint brushes. When the piece is introduced to the dye bath, colors from the plant dyes show up in different shades on the cloth. It’s a fun and magical process that offers endless possibilities for creative expression.

Amanda Affleck of A Skirt of Leaves Textiles is a fiber artist, natural dyer, and weaver living in midcoast Maine. She loves to teach natural dye techniques and to share the creative inspiration that comes from a close collaboration with nature to make meaningful and beautiful pieces of textile art.

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Belfire Hot Glass + Gallery Open Studio

Belfire Hot Glass 10 Westpoint Lane, Biddeford, ME

Come see some glassblowers in action and shop the gallery for handmade glass! Demos will be happening through the day and customers will have the opportunity to sign up for future glass classes.

Perry Home Naturals – Open Studio Event!

Perry Home Naturals 396 Main Street, Oxford, ME

Join me (Kim Napolitano-Perry, owner & artisan of Perry Home Naturals) during Maine Craft Weekend at my studio!
Discover aromatherapy, watch me create, sew, learn something new, shop, and explore my workspace. My doors will be open from 11 am-3 pm on both days.

Handwoven Tapestry, Felt, and Dye @ Old Point Comfort, Waldoboro

Old Point Comfort 28 Pitcher Rd, Waldoboro, ME

Handwoven tapestry rugs, wall-hangings, pillows, and guest artist Wayne Myers' felted shawls, in the gallery and in process in the studio. Dye garden and dye pots outside (weather permitting). Pre-owned weaving tools and accessories for sale. Saturday and Sunday, October 7 + 8 from 11 am - 4 pm.

Artist Demonstrations at Markings Gallery in Bath

Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, ME

On Saturday, we have Susan Mills demonstrating her technique of wet felting at 4. Wayne Robbins will be demonstrating his wood craving all day on Sunday. Wayne's exquisite sculptures include sea birds and sea mammals.

The Turtle Gallery – End of Season Celebration Weekend

The Turtle Gallery 61 North Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, ME

The Turtle Gallery - Help us prepare for winter storage and add to your collection to receive a $100 gift certificate with any purchase over $500. Join us for conversations with artists and refreshments Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm before we head for hibernation.

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Birch Syrup Tasting

The Maine Organic Marketplace 55 Main St., Freeport, ME

People often ask what birch syrup tastes like. Here's your opportunity to meet the makers, Temple Tappers, and try it for yourself.

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Papermaking Open Studio

Share Studios 6 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

What's in a sheet of paper? Join me in my papermaking studio on Saturday Oct 7th, from 12-5pm, and I'll show you! Celebrating Maine Craft weekend, we'll be hanging out at the studio, ready to give tours and share the papermaking process from start to finish. Peruse my collection of Magnetic Mould and Deckles (papermaking tools), a wide variety of finished papers, and perhaps get inspired to start your own papermaking journey. Looking forward to splashing around with you!

Social Fabric Workshop Series at Hinge Collaborative

Hinge Collaborative 5 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Social Fabric is a series of workshops exploring the power and potential of art and co-creation to build connection and belonging in our communities. Workshop offerings are from artists working in various processes, including printmaking, book arts and textile techniques. Participants will explore the material meanings and rich metaphors of thread and fabric to imagine new ways of weaving together a stronger social fabric through making and connecting.

The workshop series launches with artist Evelyn Wong of Fireball Bookbindery on Maine Craft Weekend, Saturday, October 7. Join Evelyn for the day at Hinge with a beading circle from 12-2 and a bookmaking workshop from 3-5. Attend one or both workshops. Registration is required.

All workshops are at the Hinge Collaborative studio storefront, 5 Silver Street in downtown Waterville Maine: more information and sign-up links on Instagram @hingecollaborative.

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Swine + Stein Brewfest

Water Street Water Street, Gardiner, ME

All-day sampling of beers, wines and spirits. Epic bands. Food trucks. Quirky games. All in Gardiner’s historic downtown!
Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest features all day samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up of great music, tasty food vendors, fun games and activities all day long.
ALL DAY SAMPLING
From barrel aged beers to award winning rum, you’ll enjoy brews and blends not always found at the store, for a true handcrafted, small batch experience. To tantalize all taste buds, hard cider, wine and craft spirits will also be on tap. Enjoy local favorites like Bateau Brewing, and Chadwick's Craft Spirits, as well as established and emerging brewers from across the state – as they pour their best brews. Taste the day away with all day sampling – no beer tickets needed!
A PARTY IN THE STREET
We’re partnering with Johnson Hall to create an outstanding music lineup of Maine’s best and emerging bands.
Crowd pleasing quirky games will include favorites and new additions. For the 8th year, participants will groom, style, and dress their facial hair in the hope of being named “best in show” in the crowd favorite Beard and Mustache Competition.
The intense Rock Paper Scissors Championship, Corn Hole, Giant Jenga and a Frozen T-shirt Race and a Pass The Pigs tournament!
DON’T FORGET THE PORK!
An array of food trucks and local restaurants will be serving up incredible pork varieties, along with other creative dishes to tantalize your taste buds.
Proceeds from Swine and Stein Brewfest support Gardiner Main Street’s mission to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage.
Event is Rain or Shine
Tickets are available online at: https://swineandsteinbrewfest.com/tickets/ and at the following Downtown Gardiner businesses-
Bateau Brewing, Table Bar, Monkitree, Stone Broke Bread & Books, Goldfinch Creamery, Lisa's Legit Burritos and The Blind Pig Tavern. When you purchase tickets at one of these locations you will save $5 off the online price.

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Wood Turning Demo

Monkitree 263 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Gardiner wood turner, Glen Glazier will share his passion for wood turning while demonstrating techniques of turning small bowls, pens and handles.
Glen will be located inside the Swine and Stein event, in front of Monkitree. A percentage of his sales will go to Maine Veteran Woodturners.

Demos are scheduled for 12, 2 and 3pm.

Pickwick Open Studio!

Pickwick Independent Press 536 Congress St Second Floor, Portland, ME

Our first official MCW open to the public since 2019! Come take this rare opportunity to say hi, take a look at our awesome print shop and studio space and a stroll through our Corner Store, featuring diverse and dynamic prints by our members. If you're lucky, you just might see one of them printing!! We are open Saturday from noon-5 and Sunday from 10-3. We are up one flight of stairs in the Space Studio Building.

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Oktoberfest

Turning Page Farm Brewery 842 N. Guilford Rd, Monson, ME

Turning Page Farm Brewery is hosting our annual Oktoberfest on Oct 7 &8. Live music, local food, small batch beers, artisian cheeses, and German Specialties. Open Sat-Sun 12-6

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Paint Your Own Barn Board Pumpkins

Barn Boards and More 521 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Let's celebrate Fall! For this class you'll be painting three barn board pumpkins. We'll supply all the materials required, you will add your own spice, creating pieces to decorate your home with or give as a gift. Space is limited. Light refreshments offered, BYOB event. Please follow most up to date CDC guidelines.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-your-own-barn-board-pumpkins-tickets-703554228637

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DIY Holiday Spheres Workshop

30 Water Street 30 Water Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Heart of Ellsworth Design Committee Chair, Amy Reisman for a creative event where she will teach you how to create stunning holiday light displays from chicken wire and string lights. The sculptures created in this workshop will be used in a holiday light insulation at Merrill Park for the 2023 holiday session. All attendees will learn the basics of chicken wire sculpting using common tools, chicken wire and string lights. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for everyone wanting to participate in the creation of community cheer while getting crafty at the same time.

Materials Provided :
Chicken wire
String lights (LED recommended for energy efficiency)
Zip ties or twist ties
Please Bring:
Wire cutters
Pliers
Safety gloves

Registration: To reserve your workshop spot, visit www.heartofellsworth.org

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Clay making day

Flourish 140 Main Street Suite #105, Biddeford, ME

Drop in and try your hand at creating a clay pinch pot. Add coils for a unique one-of-a-kind piece to use as a bud vase or tea cup.

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Stuff + Nonsense Craft Party with Sew What?! @ The Art Certificate Program!

The Art Certificate Program 148 Main Street #108, Biddeford, ME

Come hang out with Biddeford's hottest new fiber arts collective, SEW WHAT?! in the most amazing studio space you will find downtown; The Art Certificate Program! Bring a project and work on it with your fellow crafty crafters while enjoying some lovely tea and cookies! Don't have a project? Just want a fun little something to do on a Saturday afternoon? We will have plenty of materials and tools available for a little of this and a little of that! Some of the tools available in the studio include: needles and hooks, knitting looms, scissors, etching press, iron and ironing board, cutting mats, etc... Materials include so much fabric and ridiculous amounts of yarn, ribbon, iron on embellishments, embroidery floss, assorted papers, and way too many other things to list! What's your CRAFT? We got you! *Unless it requires sinks or a heat source- we only have a bathroom sink and no stove top.

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Wool Felt Bowls!

The Art Certificate Program 148 Main Street #108, Biddeford, ME

Come on by and learn how to make your very own felted wool bowl! For $10 you can make and take your newest obsession!

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Belfast Bay Beer Bash at Marshall Wharf Brewing

Marshall Wharf Brewing 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, ME

Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. will host their Annual Beer Festival on Oct 7. There will be 40+ craft beers on tap, 2 bands, 3 food trucks, and a whole lot of laughs!

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Free Family Drop-in Maker Space

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

Families can drop in to the maker space at Mill Studio Arts to get crafty and make original works of art with a buffet of fun, mixed media materials! The maker space will be open from 2:00-4:00 on Saturday the 7th and 10:00-2:00 on Sunday the 8th.

Searsport Art Walk + Art Party at Sea Bird

Sea Bird 31 E Main St, Searsport, ME

Join us for Searsport Art Walk and a special opening art party of the newly opened gallery, Sea Bird. Sea Bird is an artist-run gallery and curated shop located in the up-and-coming downtown of Searsport. Sea Bird features exhibitions by rotating artists, objects, wearables and other gifts handmade by local and emerging artists.

‘Little Sparks’ closing presented by Lights Out Gallery

Lights Out Gallery 10 Tannery St, Norway, ME

Lights Out Gallery presents "Little Sparks," a blowout exhibition comprised of over 120 Maine artists and crafts people. This show represents the magnitude and vigor of Maine's art community and our mission to show emerging and established artists alongside one another.

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Build Your Own Terrarium at Moon Lady Plants

Moon Lady Plants 115 Main St., Biddeford, ME

Join us for our highly rated + requested terrarium class at our new plant shop located at 114 Main Street in Downtown Biddeford.
Absorb the healing energy of houseplants that surround you in the plant shop as Kristy Verdel of Moon Lady Plants guides you through how to build your own terrarium! By sinking your hands a little deeper into organic soil and working with reiki attuned plants, this class will not only ground you but also have you tapping into your creative side. Top it off with a crystal tumble of your choosing + bring your creation home!

You will be planting into a unique glass terrarium while unwinding + taking in the energy of the reiki infused plants around you.
You will have the choice of creating a succulent, fern or cactus terrarium.
Cost is $55, includes glass terrarium, plants (either succulents, cactus or ferns), moss, pebbles, organic potting soil, 1 crystal tumble + instruction.
Class size is limited and they have been selling out quickly, so be sure to register asap.

Additional crystals provided by Lily & Quartz (based in Portland, ME) are available for purchase in the shop!

Terrarium Building takes roughly 45 minutes. Additional 15 minutes is allotted for questions and cleanup for the next round.
Time slots are 1 hour and will run from 4-8pm. Please determine which time slot you would like to reserve when you book on moonladyplants.com
4-5pm
5-6pm
6-7pm
7-8pm

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Annual RWS 6×6 Show @ Belleflower Brewing

Belleflower Brewing Company 66 Cove Street, Portland, ME

Saturday, October 7 | 5 - 7 pm| at Belleflower Brewing Co: 66 Cove St. Portland, ME After you wander the 16,000 sq ft fine art studio workspaces of the Running with Scissors artists during their open studios from 11 am - 4 pm (250...

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A Sense of Wonder–Kaiulani Lee’s one woman play about Rachel Carson

Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, ME

For the past twenty-six years Kaiulani Lee has been performing her one-woman play, A Sense of Wonder, based on the life and works of Rachel Carson. The play has been the centerpiece of conferences on conservation, education, journalism, and the environment. She has performed it at over one hundred universities, dozens of high schools, the Smithsonian Institute, the Albert Schweitzer Conference at the United Nations, and at the Department of Interior’s 150th anniversary. Act One takes place in Miss Carson's summer home as she is preparing to leave. Fighting cancer, she fears this may well be her last visit to her beloved Maine coast. Act Two begins two months later in the wake of the furor over her book Silent Spring. Carson is simultaneously battling the chemical industry, the government, and the press to get her message to Congress and the American people.

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Retro Game Night

Fogtown Brewing Company 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME

Play or watch locals and tourists revisit favorite Nintendo 64 video games. Bring the kids and show them what games used to be like! Games begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. Sign up for a 15-minute slot, enough time to challenge a friend to a four-course Mario Kart Grand Prix or face off in a best-of-three shoot out in 007 Golden Eye. Gameplay is 2-player, but you're welcome to bring your own Nintendo 64 controllers and games from home. Challenge and beat the Game Night Boss in a MK64 race and get a $25 gift card to Fogtown Brewing!

Open Studio at Helene Farrar Art

Hélène Farrar Art 993 Western Avenue, Manchester, ME

Slow down time with a pleasurable visit to Helene Farrar Art, a farmhouse art studio in Manchester! This studio has beautiful natural light to enjoy encaustic (a molten, beeswax paint) paintings! We will also get to enjoy some live music from Wizbe!

Autumn Seaweed Wreath + Autumn Moth Watercolor Workshop

Kristin F Simmons Studio 103 Whitten Hill Road, Kennebunkport, ME

Autumn Seaweed Wreath & Autumn Moth Watercolor Workshop

Join us for a fun and creative session at the Kristin F. Simmons Studio! In this in-person event, you'll learn to paint a beautiful autumn seaweed wreath using watercolors. This event is part of Maine Craft Weekend.

Prior experience is optional, so whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is for you!

We will guide you step-by-step, teaching you various techniques to create stunning watercolor effects. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of fall and let your creativity flow! Don't miss this opportunity to explore your artistic side and take home a unique masterpiece. Limited spots are available, so reserve yours now!

All supplies, including paper, paints, brushes, and light snacks, are provided.

Notes:

Masks + Vaccinations are highly suggested
All sales are final. An alternate date or class option will be offered in inclement weather.
All skill levels are welcome. All people are welcome.
All guests will leave with a final 11x16 Autumn wreath or Autumn Moth watercolor
Bring your water bottle for drinks.
Questions? Email kristin.f.simmons@gmail.com

Open House & Axe Making Demo

Brant & Cochran 110 Breakwater Annex, South Portland, ME

Come visit our shop in South Portland to see how Brant & Cochran is bringing the craft of axe making back to the Pine Tree State! We'll have blacksmith demos, show you how we put handles on our heirloom quality axes and hone them to get them wicked sharp. We'll also have custom and vintage axes for sale along with accessories to take care of your axe and apparel to look good doing it!

Bath Maker’s Market @ Bath Customs House

Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, Bath

Join artisans from this region for the third annual Maker’s Market in front of the Historic Bath Custom House on Sunday, October 8th 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 3rd from 11-3 pm, across the street from Now You’re Cooking and Markings Gallery in Bath.

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Fete Market Biddeford

265 Main Street 265 Main Street, Biddeford, ME

A free-to-attend outdoor craft market of fine and local craft, organized by Fete Market and Mill Pond Ceramics Studio. The market will be located on the corner of Jefferson and Main Street, across from Elements Books Beer and Coffee, courtesy of Maine Community Bank.

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Tour of ‘Certainly Sculpture’ Ceramic Show

Gascoine Gallery 16 Greenville Road, ME

'Certainly Sculpture' is a ceramic sculpture exhibition on the second floor of Jemma Gascoine Pottery in Monson featuring 7 different ceramic artists from Maine and Vermont including Jeffery Ackerman, Anne Alexander, Andrew Berends, Randy Fein, Jemma Gascoine, Rebecca Hillman and Kathy Weinberg. A 10 minute tour of the exhibition and artists work will begin on Sunday 8th October at 12pm.

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Micro Gallery Gathering at Studio on the Hill: 21 Pleasant Hill Rd, Freeport

Studio on the Hill 21 Pleasant Hill Rd., Freeport, ME

Join us on top of the hill! Enjoy an ever evolving collection of local arts + crafts, fresh baked goodies & good company. Ask us about our big dream project focused on Art, Food, Sustainability & Community. Sunday 12 noon -4:00

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Smoke and Mojo, live at the Lakeshore House

Lakefront Pub 9 Tenney Hill Rd., Monson, ME

Lakefront Pub in Monson Maine hosting a live band 3-6 pm. We also offer scratch made cooking for sale. Band is free to all patrons.

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Art Yoga: Flow Amongst the Art

Recycle 2 Main Street, Building 18, Suite 130, Biddeford, ME

During this 60-minute yoga class the studio will be filled with art, various mediums, from local Saco-based artist Ramune Bulmer. Ramune's art is inspired by her Lithuanian roots, Maine, nature and the supernatural. This class will be aligned with the emotion and intention of the art allowing participants to connect with the work at a more personal level, as we sweat and flow. The artist will kick us off by sharing the intention and meaning behind her pieces.

The studio will be open the hour prior to class, serving light refreshments, to allow individuals to speak with the artist and view the artwork in more detail.

Subcircle Barnraiser

Magnus on the Water 12 Water Street, Biddeford, ME

Please join us for Subcircle's 2023 Barnraiser on the patio of Magnus on Water on Sunday, October 8th at 5pm! This year's event will feature live drag performance by the incredible John Jarboe from the Bearded Ladies Cabaret (Philadelphia)accompanied by vocalist/pianist Pax Ressler, dance performance by Subcircle, film projections, beer from Banded Brew, wine and light fare from local Biddeford businesses including Nibblesford, Elda and Sweetcream Dairy.

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GF Sourdough Baking Workshop

SipHouse 32 Main St, Freeport, ME

This in-person workshop will introduce you to the sacred art of gluten-free sourdough baking and connect you to the wisdom of your ancestors. Discover how you can nourish your body and soul through living in harmony with nature in a sustainable and mutually beneficial way. This workshop includes all ingredients, a gluten-free sourdough starter, tools list, gluten-free sourdough baking booklet with recipes for different breads, pancakes, and scones, and a light snack.