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Enjoy Arts of New England at De’Bramble Gallery
De'Bramble Gallery 16 Middle Street, Freeport, MEMeet and Greet the Artists of De’Bramble !
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The 10×10 Show @ Meetinghouse Arts Gallery
Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main St, Freeport, METhe 10x10 show at the Meetinghouse Arts gallery in Freeport features work by over 20 gallery member artists in oil, acrylic, encaustic and mixed media. All work is original, 10"x10" in size and unframed. 3d art, cards, works on paper and small gift items will also be included in the show.
The show runs September 13-October 19 and is open 10:00-5:00 Wed-Sat and 12:00-4:00 on Sunday.
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Marking Time – A Measure of Craft: An Exhibition Presented by Lights Out Gallery
The Carriage House 476 Main Street, Norway, MEAn exhibition that explores how traditional craft techniques and materials, developed over time and practice, influence and inform artistic expression. Craft has often been associated primarily with utility and decoration. This collection of work aims to challenge the delineations between form and function, decorative and expressive, practical and emotional.
Soda Kiln Build
Caribou Kiln 205 Vance Road, Caribou, MEJoin us as we host ceramic artist Jeff Whyman to build a hybrid gas-soda-wood kiln in the potato country of Aroostook County, Maine. At Caribou Kiln you can expect a welcoming atmosphere to observe the most intensive part of this project: completing the kiln.
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Demonstrations
Maine Craft Weekend featuring Old Pool Glassworks
Trillium 238 Main St., Biddeford, MEVisit Trillium onFriday & Saturday, October 4 & 5 from 10-4.
OPG will be set up in Trillium with jewelry making
demos throughout the day.
Both days we will give 20% off ALL OPG jewelry.
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Fall Fine Jewelry @
Brown Goldsmiths 11 Mechanic Street, Freeport, MECome visit our Freeport store, where we create fine jewelry in our upstairs studio. While shopping, we're happy to offer you complimentary professional jewelry cleanings and inspections Friday + Saturday. We'll have refreshments while you browse for your fall style and create your holiday wish list.
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Festivals + Fairs
Visit Freeport’s 25th Annual Freeport Fall Festival
Downtown Freeport Downtown Freeport, Freeport, ME2024 is our 25th Anniversary!
Each year on the first weekend in October, Visit Freeport brings together over 200 of the best New England artists, makers and local food producers for a three-day festival throughout downtown Freeport!
In addition to browsing local art, join us at the Discovery Stage on the L.L.Bean campus and the Second Stage in the Mallard Parking lot 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. Free parking and complimentary ADA-accessible shuttle makes visiting easy! And, thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s all FREE!
Friday, October 4 from 12 - 6 pm
Saturday, October 5 from 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, October 6 from 10 am - 4 pm
See freeportfallfestival.com for the event schedule, shuttle details and profiles of the participating artists, makers & food purveyors!
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Running with Scissors Studios Annual 6 x 6 Show @ Belleflower Brewing Co.
Belleflower Brewing Company 66 Cove Street, Portland, MEAnnual 6x6 Show from the Artists at Running with Scissors Art Studios
Join us the evening of Friday, October 4, 2024 at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7pm for an informal artist 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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Live Music at Black Moon Public House
The Black Moon Public House 142 Main Street, Ellsworth, MECan you have enough fun and music? Visit Black Moon Public House on Friday, October 4th, to listen to Stillwater, a rockin' bluegrass band from the Maine highlands! Friday, October 4th, 6 - 8 pm. NO COVER. FREE PARKING. ALL AGES.
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Live Music and Craft Beer
Fogtown Brewing Company 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, MEJoin us at our Ellsworth taproom for an unforgettable weekend filled with live music and craft beer! See where we brew all our delicious products, taste them, and immerse yourself in the craft brewing scene of Downeast Maine.
Enjoy our pizza special, highlighting farm-to-table ingredients, and groove to live music on Friday and Saturday. It's the perfect way to unwind, celebrate, and savor the unique flavors of craft brewing in Maine!
Event Details:
Location: Fogtown Brewing Ellsworth Taproom
Days: Friday and Saturday
Time: Starting at 6 PM
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Live Theatre: Disney The Litttle Mermaid
The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, MEDirected by Ashley Terwilliger, Music Direction by Rebecca Edmondson
On the Stanley Subaru Stage
Performance Dates: October 4-6/11-13/18-20
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Brunch @ Catface Cafe
Catface Cafe 17 Alfred Street, Biddeford, MECome join us at Catface Cafe in downtown Biddeford so we can show off our new cafe that opened in March 2024! We have breakfast sandwiches, toasts, pressed sandos, salads, boozy breakfast cocktails, specialty coffee drinks and some brunch items not to be missed like our blueberry popover.
Madison Business Association Presents the Madison Handmade Market at Somerset Abbey
Somerset Abbey 98 Main Street, Madison, METhe Madison Business Association is proud to present the Madison Handmade Market! We'll be featuring local makers, crafters and artists at Somerset Abbey in Downtown Madison, Maine. Last year we welcomed more than 25 makers to Somerset Abbey and we anticipate even more to join us this year as we will have indoor and outdoor under the tent.
6th annual PVHS Craft Fair
Penquis Valley High School 48 Penquis Drive, Milo, METhe annual craft fair features 30+ craft artisans, artists, food vendors, school clubs, and local community organizations. There are basket raffles and lunch options available as well.
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Workshops + Live Demos at Waterfall Arts, Belfast, ME!
Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, MEImmerse yourself in a world of artistic expression at Waterfall Arts, as our vibrant programming comes alive with engaging workshops,classes, and live demonstrations. Unleash your creativity in life drawing, ceramics, and printmaking community studios. Feel the heat and magic of glassblowing, and get hands-on in our special Crankie Workshop with the talented Lucky Platt. Come and be a part of the dynamic, creative community at Waterfall Arts during Maine Craft Weekend! Learn more and pre-register by visiting waterfallarts.org
The “Mountain Street Pottery” Studio of Peter Jones in Camden, Maine
Mountain Street Pottery 80 Mountain Street (Rte 52), Camden, MEPeter has been a potter in Maine for 51 years and forty of them in Camden. His pottery showroom and two days of a chance to watch him make his wares in the studio will take place at 80 Mountain Street (Rte 52) at the foot of Mount Battie on Maine Craft Weekend. Take a trip to beautiful Camden, climb a mountain if you wish and watch what Peter has loved doing for more than half a century. Yikes, 51 years! I still love it, and hope to see you here on the weekend.
Everyday Wares @ Camden Hills Studio
Camden Hills Studio 202 Beaucaire Avenue, Camden, MEEveryday ceramic wares for you to love or give. Practical, pretty and functional! Sale seconds available. Hours 9am ~ 4pm, October 5 & 6, 2024 Visit my new showroom at 202 Beaucaire Avenue, Camden, @camdenhillsstudio
Open studio and Sale @ Collated Craft
Collated Craft 1053 Forest ave, Portland, MEWe will host a time for people to see our studio and potentially buy work set up in a section of the studio. We will give tours and give visitors a glimpse into what we are working on.
Craft event at Camden Library with Mountain Street Pottery at the event.
Camden Pubic Library 55 Main St., Camden, MEPotter Peter Jones will be exhibiting at the Camden Library Art Festival during the Oct 5, 6 weekend downtown in Camden. His studio is just 3/4 mile up the road from downtown at 80 Mountain Street. Come see the event on that Saturday or Sunday to learn more about his 54 years as a potter!
Celebrate Craft Weekend @ The Merry Barn
The Merry Barn 417 River Road, Edgecomb,, METhe Merry Barn, Midcoast Maine's innovative venue for the creative community, will host a presentation and sale of work by regional artisans in celebration of Maine Crafts — artisan booths, demonstrations, workshops, and seasonal refreshments
Community Maker Days
Waterville Creates 93 Main St, Waterville, MEHeld in conjunction with the Holiday Bazaar, Waterville Creates invites the community to a series of fun and engaging events where people of all ages come together to explore their creativity. Participants can enjoy a range of hands-on workshops guided by skilled artisans and crafters. Perfect for learning new skills, sharing techniques, and connecting with fellow makers in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, Community Maker Days are a fantastic opportunity to create, collaborate, and celebrate the joy of making.
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Instrument Petting Zoo with Ellsworth Community Music Institute
Ellsworth Public Library State Street, Ellsworth, MEJoin Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI) for an Instrument-Petting Zoo from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Ellsworth Public Library. This interactive musical instrument demonstration features the cello, violin, piano, and guitar. ECMI faculty will offer the demonstrations, allowing young children four and up to touch, play, and experience instruments in person.
The Instrument Petting Zoo will be held at the Ellsworth Public Library. The event is sponsored by the Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI), and admission is free to all!
Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics Open Showroom – Kittery, ME
Art On The Hill Kittery 78 Government St., KitteryDiscover a curated collection of handmade porcelain pottery at Elizabeth Benotti Ceramics' showroom, located in the charming Art on the Hill building in Kittery. Each piece, crafted with care in her Eliot, Maine home studio, combines elegance with practicality, making them perfect for everyday use.
Open Studio Day
Karen Olson and Hilary Mank team up for an exciting open studio day during Maine Craft weekend. Karen offers fine art photography prints, artist books, and paper sculpture. Hilary offers wood and leather pyrography, items for the home, accessories, and tools.
The Flowered Apron and Friends Pop Up Market at The Maine Craft Weekend
The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, MEMeet the artists and makers at our Bar Harbor Pop Up Market and Bake Shop! MDI artist Jeanne Seronde Perkins will be there with her Collages in 3D: Paper Mache Stars + other creatures embellished w/ hand painted papers. Bar Harbor artist Ann Jenkins will offer a collection of Sterling and Mixed Media Jewelry. Karen Ressel will show her 2024 Apron Collection. Our porch bakeshop will be fully stocked with Cakes, Cookies, Bars, Scones, Whoopie Pies and more! Stay tuned for updates regarding additional artists.
Pickwick Independent Press Open Studio!
Pickwick Independent Press 536 Congress St Second Floor, Portland, MEJoin us for an open studio and check out our Corner Store - chock full of original and unique prints by our 25 independent printmakers!
Pickwick is a community print studio located in the SPACE Studios building at 536 Congress Street: a hub for professional artists in southern Maine.
We are a group of printmakers that share space and equipment to make our work, educate and activate our communities, and serve as a platform for our members to become or continue professional careers as artists.
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Straw Painting
Mimi's Craft Basket 51 Franklin Street, Ellsworth, MECome join the fun as you experiment with water colors and straws to make your own unique art. This class is free.
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Open Studio and Artist Collaboration
Out of My Head Designs 202 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, MEJoin us at our home studio for a special sale of our handcrafted sewing and jewelry collection. Located in a rambling old Victorian home in a beautiful Gardiner neighborhood near our gorgeous Gardiner Common and thriving downtown. You can make a day of it and check out Gardiner's other restaurants, shops and incredible waterfront, too!
Ripley Fall Festival Maine Craft Weekend – Courser Memorial School
Courser Memorial School 47 W Ripley Road, Ripley, MEDiscover the Finest of Maine's Locally Handmade Products - Free Admission, Hourly Door Prizes, & a Special Raffle!
Indulge in a dual delight of Shopping and Dining with The Community Club's tasty lunch + bake sale
Special Guests
'Look Out for Loon Project" - Maine Lakes Association -Fish Lead Free Program
Biddeford Mills Museum Open House
Biddeford Mills Museum 2 Main Street Building 18, Room 108, Biddeford, MEBiddeford Mills Museum will be holding an Open House at our new location - 2 Main Street, Building #18, Suite 230. New Exhibits and a continuous showing of slide shows and films.
Liz Gold Open Studio. – 32 Hillside Ave, South Portland, Maine
Liz Gold Studio 32 Hillside Avenue, South Portland, MEMixed media artist Liz Gold opens up her home studio for an art show and sale. Come by for bright, vibrant abstract paintings of all sizes and live painting.
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Friends of Pinecone Studio Creative Showcase @ Salt Cod Cafe
Salt Cod Cafe 1894 Harpswell Island Road, Harpswell, MEPinecone Studio is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Maine Craft Weekend with the Friends of Pinecone Studio Creative Showcase. The event will take place on October 5th from 10am to 4pm at the Salt Cod Cafe in Harpswell, ME.
Pinecone Studio will use this event to showcase the diverse creative programs it offers year-round. By inviting creative collaborators who represent each of Pinecone Studio’s key programs, the event will feature live music, craft demonstrations, and art displays by local artists. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the artistic expression and community engagement that Pinecone Studio supports throughout the year. Additionally, attendees can explore offerings from our community partners, including the Salt Cod Cafe and the Orr's Island Candy Company.
Rest Day Sauna Grand Opening
Rest Day Sauna 42 Pleasant Street, Monson, MEJoin us for the Grand Opening of Rest Day Sauna in Monson! We offer our handmade sauna for private rental and public seatings, where guests can experience traditional sweat-bathing and cold plunge in Lake Hebron year-round. Rest Day Sauna is more than just a place to relax and heal — it's a sanctuary designed with care for our guests and love for the natural beauty of our surroundings.
As part of Maine Craft Weekend, we're excited to open our doors and invite you to experience the warmth and serenity of our hand-made sauna. Enjoy guided tours, meet the makers, and take part in a public sauna session. Whoever you are, Rest Day Sauna offers the perfect place to heal the hurts of what's behind, set intentions for what's ahead, unwind and reconnect with yourself and community.
Come and be a part of this special day — we look forward to welcoming you!
Chris Becksvoort Final Open Studio Tour + Sale
C.H.Becksvoort Furniture 186 Durham Rd, New Gloucester, METhis is my last open studio sale and showroom clearance. Tables, lamps, clocks, music stands, shelves and cabinets will be reduced for two days only. No more orders taken, this will be the last chance to own a Becksvoort original. There will be cider, donuts and cookies. Even a few books (signed) and tools. Also cards and photos form Juniper Ledge Designs. Well worth a trip down a dirt road in New Gloucester.
Open Studio and Art Market – Puzzle Mountain Glassworks
Puzzle Mountain Glassworks 1029 Bear River Road, Newry, MEStep into our annual Open House event's colorful world of stained glass! Discover the artistry behind each vibrant piece, meet our fellow talented artisans, and learn about the techniques that bring glass and other mediums to life. Whether you're just passing through Western Maine, or live locally, this is a rare chance to interact with the artists and browse our work. Located along the Grafton Notch Scenic Highway, this is a great opportunity to pause during leaf peeping, shop, meet the makers, enjoy a snack, and browse all the colorful and handcrafted pieces.
Pop-Up Sale @ Handworks Gallery, Blue Hill, ME
Handworks Gallery Handworks Gallery 48 Main St, Blue Hill, MEA pop-up sale featuring Blue Hill area art and craft. Three local artists will be vending their work at Handworks Gallery in downtown Blue Hill.
Handworks will be open on Saturday, October 5 from 10 to 4 and Sunday, October 6 from 10 to 2.
Turning Studio Show @ ChaliceWorks Turning
ChaliceWorks Turning 64 Rockland Ave, Portland, MEPop up outside display and demonstration of turning design and tool use. Shop tour option available including brief lathe demonstration of off center turning. Open 10-3 on Saturday and Sunday.
Wood-Fired Train Kiln Opening and Pottery Sale @ Buckland Ceramics in Bridgton
Buckland Ceramics 184 N High Street, Bridgton, MECome witness the opening of the 5th train kiln firing in Bridgton! The train kiln is a wood-fired kiln that takes 35-45 hours to fire and 5 days to cool. The kiln will be opened at 10 am on Saturday the 5th with work from multiple artists. Work will be for sale directly out of the kiln.
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Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch at Atlantic Art Glass
Atlantic Art Glass 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, MEEvery October, we turn the hot glass-blowing shop into a "Glass Pumpkin Patch." We will pull out all the stops for Maine Crafts Weekend 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. New this year are weaving and enameling workshops – stay tuned! Fine jewelry, pottery, prints, and more... Fogtown Brewery, located in the same building, will be slinging beverages and wood-fired pizza.! Swing by on Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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Maine Craft Weekend at Artsworth
Artsworth Studios 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, MEA weekend of open studio activities! Artsworth annually creates this "hub" of fine arts activities in the building we share with our glassblowing neighbor, Atlantic Art Glass. It's a grand celebration of creativity by local makers, and you can find many of them here in one dynamic location.
Linda Perrin's team of glassmakers will demonstrate traditional glassblowing all day as they make glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors! Atlantic Art Glass's studio 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. There are bleachers set up, and refreshments will be provided for your comfort as you watch demonstrations. The glass pumpkin patch charms visitors of all ages!
Artsworth is considered an MCA HUB. Local artisans will share their work at the 25 Pine St. Warehouse—fine jewelry, prints, pottery, fiber art, and more! Everyone will be showing, selling, demonstrating, and discussing how they make their work.
Come one, come all! Artsworth prides itself on being welcoming to all people and focusing on building community one event at a time. We want to see you out for this fabulous weekend—see you there!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Alna Craft + Arts Show @ Village School at Puddle Dock
Village School at Puddle Dock 275 Head Tide Road, Alna, MEAn eclectic mix of Alna crafts and fine arts, including everything from wooden ware to jewelry, quilts to vintage clothing and fabric arts, and fine art painting to fly tying and taxidermy. The event will be held at the Village School at Puddle Dock, one of Alna's National Register Listed one-room schoolhouses, located behind the Alna Post Office at the intersection of Dock Road and Head Tide Road (Route 194) in Alna.
Dragon’s Breath Pottery
Dragon's Breath Pottery 191 Depot Rd, Warren, MEDragon's Breath Pottery is a well-known Staple on the Coast of Maine. Bridgette makes a wide variety of functional dishware and sometimes sculptural pieces, as well as full dish sets. A Stoneware pottery open shop with guest artists and pottery wheel demos throughout the weekend. Full Shop with plenty of pottery and other Maine-made products as well. New pots are brought into the shop every few weeks.
Sale at Kremer Glass Studio
Kremer Glass Studio 621 Sligo Road, North Yarmouth, MEIn North Yarmouth Maine, come by and be wowed by the works of the award winning Glass Artist Martin Kremer and his students.
The influence of architecture, quilts, Maine scenery, Native America, and more can be seen in these glass works. Glass is a fascinating medium. Some pieces come out exactly as planned while others send us in a whole new direction!
Stop by, browse, buy, and enjoy Cider and cookies!
Maine Craft Weekend at The Red Door Pottery Gallery and Studio
The Red Door Pottery Studio 44 Government Street, Kittery, MEJoin us at the Red Door Pottery Gallery & Studio for our Maine Craft Weekend Open House and Studio Sale.
We’ll be hosting hands-on workshops, and demos, and light refreshments will be served. Make your own figurine, pumpkins, ghosts, or tiny animal.
All ages are welcome.
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Demonstrations
Glass Torchworking Artist Demonstrations at Mainely Gallery + Studio
Mainely Gallery & Studio 181 Searsport Avenue (route 1), Belfast, MEJoin us Maine Craft Weekend to watch Belfast glass artists create in our on site working studio. Want to try making a glass bead yourself? We will be offering walk-in beginner experiences for the weekend, and can lead you through a beadmaking process. Visit our gallery shop building also which has over 30 local artists in different mediums including glass, ceramic, wood, metal, fiber, painting & wood.
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Pottery Demo @ Keyes Pottery, 107 Church St. Belfast
Keyes Pottery 107 Church Street, Belfast, MEWe will be demonstrating how our large vessels and vases are made using hand-building techniques. In addition, we will be demonstrating throwing on the wheel and giving visitors the opportunity to try it out for themselves.
The gallery will also be open for shopping.
10-4pm Saturday and Sunday
KIT CLARK FURNITURE
Kit Clark Furniture 173 Milliken Rd., North Yarmouth, MEStop by the studio/shop to enjoy something to drink and snack on while enjoying a sneak peek at my latest work. I'll also have a large portion of my inventory available for purchase at sale prices in honor of Maine Craft Weekend! 10am-4pm on the 5th & 6th. See you here!
Open Studio and Sale at Wishbone Clay
Wishbone Clay 5 Huddle Rd, New Harbor, MEOpen studio and pottery sale.
Tandem Glass Open House + Guest Artist Pop Up!
Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, MEJoin Tandem Glass and 8 guest artists/vendors as we celebrate Maine Craft Weekend! For the latest information about Vendors visit: https://www.tandemglass.com/events
Our current guest list includes: Mary Kay Spencer/Ceramics, Jon White/Ceramics, Lisa and Scott Cylinder/Narrative Jewelry, Manon Whittlesey/Painting, Dippermouth/Hand died and printed wearables.
Snacks from our wood-fired oven :)
Jody Johnstone Pottery Open House
Please join me for kiln and studio tours, open showroom and refreshments. Open Saturday Oct. 5 and Sunday Oct. 6, 10 - 4.
Homeport Pottery and Artisan Gallery
Cathie Cantara Studio 131 Beachwood Ave, Kennebunkport, MECome visit a full time working pottery studio and browse our showroom and Backdoor Gallery filled with unique handcrafted works created by Maine Artisans. There will be ongoing pottery demos throughout the weekend. Guest Artist Susan Collier will be here with her paintings and block prints and guest Artist Susan Wallack will have her wonderful jewelry for sale. Light refreshments will be provided.
MOUNTAINESS HANDMADE
Moutainess Handmade 139 Baker Rd, Albany Township, MEMy little home studio has been creating soap, balms, deodorants, and soy candles for 11 years with local and home grown ingredients. Mountainess Studio has shared our artisan skin care through the bethel farmers market, maine specialty food and gift shops, and craft shows. i am thrilled to Open the Studio for Maine craft weekend and share the space i create in!
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Pop Ups
Bike Art Open House @ APEX Youth Connection
APEX Youth Connection 45 Granite St, Biddeford, MEJoin us for a sale of Bike Part Jewelry, Belts, and Bicycle Themed Fine Art with
a portion of the proceeds going to support the programming at the APEX Youth
Connection https://www.apexyouthconnection.org/
Saturday - 10:00 a.m - 4 p.m.
Sunday - 12 p.m. -4 p.m.
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Open Studios
Marcie Jan Bronstein: Open Studio + Sale
Marcie Jan Bronstein 39 Homestead Close, Belfast, MEUnique sculptural/functional ceramics. The studio is located in a reconstructed barn just 3 miles from the Penobscot Bay and the beautiful town of Belfast. 10 am-4 pm, October 5 + 6, 2024. Homemade biscotti as well!
Open Studio and Sale @ VKP Studio
VKP Studio 37 Rockbound Lane, Surry, MEColorful handmade porcelain tableware and lamps at a charming display shed on Newbury Neck in Surry.
Open Studio + Sale @ Howarth Hill Pottery
Howarth Hill Studio 176 Route 236, Berwick, MEVisit Howarth Hill in Berwick Maine for studio tours, sale, and demos! Guest artists to be announced
Saturday 10/5 & Sunday 10/6 10am - 5pm
Phippsburg Petroglyph: Rock carvings and ceramic casts together
Center Pond Preserve Trail Head 111 Parker Head Rd, Phippsburg, MEConceptual artist Kevin Sudeith has a unique approach to art, combining his background in painting, drawing, and ceramics with his love for ancient rock art. He creates petroglyphs - images carved into rock that can last thousands of years - to document contemporary life in a place. Since 2019, he has been carving petroglyphs along nature trails in Phippsburg, Maine representing the local nature and culture through images of birds, butterflies, boats, ships, and even Ingenuity, the Mars helicopter.
From the petroglyphs Sudeith makes ceramic casts to represent the petroglyphs to viewers who may never visit Phippsburg. This weekend will be unique, for Sudeith is exhibiting ceramics near one of his petroglyphs. Viewers can see the petroglyphs and the derivative works together, and Sudeith will be present to talk about and sell ceramic works.
Maine Craft Weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery New Harbor, Maine
Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, MEPlease join us for Maine Craft weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor, Maine just steps from the Pemaquid Lighthouse! Explore our cooperative gallery with featuring 25+ local AMAZING Artists! Our Gallery is home to many accomplished Artists with a wide variety of mediums from Fiber Arts, Watercolors, Pastels, Glass Art, Wood Turnings, Encaustic , Oil, and Acrylic Paintings, Etchings, Mosaics, Mixed Media, Jewelry as well as Pottery.
MJ Benson + Friends Studio Show – Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture
MJ Benson Studio 27 Pillsbury St., South Portland, MEMJ Benson will be showing studio works from prints to encaustics to ceramics, with materials you can play with, too!
Various artist guests will be in attendance, too!
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Paint Morning + Fiber Craft-ernoon
McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, METhe McArthur library welcomes you to a Saturday of crafts!
10:30 - 11:30am:
We will hold a "Paint Morning" in the style of our VERY popular "Paint Nights" - but this time on a Saturday morning! Join us in the community room to create your own masterpiece! Follow along step by step to create a beautiful painting!
Spaces are limited, email jzavala@mcarthurlibrary.org to RSVP
12:30 - 2:30
Join us for a crafternoon - in the style of our fiber arts + knitting group that usually meets on Friday mornings, we wanted to invite all, especially those who may not be able to make it at the usual time, to bring your portable craft -- whether it's knitting, crochet, embroidery or any fiber art, to spend the afternoon with us working on your craft! Beginners are very welcome & a limited number of start-to-knit kits will be available!
Brian Dubina Studio + Gallery: Grand Opening + Open Studio!
Brian Dubina Studio & Gallery 350 Head Tide Rd, Alna, MEJoin us in beautiful Alna (between Wiscasset and Damariscotta) for our official launch! The gently renovated historic barn has a large first floor gallery space featuring original paintings, framed prints, and small works featuring local Maine scenes. In the rest of the barn, see the various workspaces and tools Brian Dubina uses to create his pieces, from oils to acrylics, illustration to printmaking, mixed media, and much more! Visit briandubina.com to see Brian's work and learn about his experience, and come meet the artist (and Jack the Dog) on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. as we begin a new adventure! Look for the big (attached) yellow barn, parking available on either side of the building.
Open Studio Demonstrations + Mini Workshops – Maine College of Art + Design
Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress st, Portland, MEMECA+D Open Studios:
Join working students in their studios for a range of live demonstrations and discussions of their practice, and take part yourself in a beginner level mini workshops to take home a small work of your own. Workshop participants should expect a $10 cash only materials fee, workshops will run throughout the day and last approximately 15 minutes.
Showcasing 18 Craft students within their third year of study in ceramics, fashion and textiles, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking and woodworking. Organizers will meet guests in the Congress Street Lobby and direct visitors towards participating studios. Maps will be provided.
Saturday October 5th, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Bonnie Chase Open Art Studio and Historic Barn Gallery
Bonnie Chase Studio 256 Oak Hill Rd, Bar Harbor, MEMixed media artistry, incorporating natural dyes, botanical prints, handmade paints and inks, natural fibers, hand stitching and local found objects. Joining us will be pop-up artists displaying hand forged metal work, turned wooden bowls and unique hand made lamps designed from found and vintage materials. The arts and crafts will be displayed in our historic 1810 barn gallery, working studio and workshop. Demonstrations on solar dying techniques using local plant and garden materials grown on the farm will be on going.
Fiber Show and Sale at Old Point Comfort – Sara Hotchkiss + Wayne Myers
Old Point Comfort 28 Pitcher Rd, Waldoboro, MEWeaver Sara Hotchkiss and felter Wayne Myers open their studio and showroom, showing work for sale and to admire. Demos include their weaving, felting, and yarn dyeing processes. Sara weaves rugs and home items on her looms including 10' and 12' Swedish rug looms and upright tapestry looms. Wayne creates beautiful wearable nuno felted shawls from silk saris and wool fleece.
Jewelry + Ceramics @ dowstudio in Deer Isle
dowstudio Dow Road, Deer Isle, MEJoin Mozelle Fine Jewelry and guest artists for an exhibit of jewelry, ceramics, and fibers, as well as demonstrations of Precious Metal Clay and Kumihimo bead braiding. Saturday, October 5 from 11am-4pm, and Sunday, October 6 from 12-4pm.
Greenwood Furniture Making Demostration @ Village Handcraft, Wiscasset
Village Handcraft 52 Water St., Wiscasset, MEJoin Eric McIntyre - greenwood worker, spoon carver & broom maker - in his downtown storefront workshop to see the delight of simple hand tools in action. He'll be demonstrating the craft of greenwood furniture making throughout the weekend in his shop, Village Handcraft. Starting with a storm-fallen ash tree from just a couple hundred feet from the shop, Eric will use wedges, axes, drawknives and more to split parts from the log, shape them with hand tools, and join them into a beautiful, functional seat. Stop by 11am-5pm Saturday or Sunday to see where he is at in the process, ask questions about the work, or peruse the other goods he makes right there in the store.
Craft Fair + Exhibition – 49 Oak Student Gallery / Maine College of Art + Design
49 Oak Student Gallery / Maine College of Art & Design 49 Oak St., Portland, MEShowcasing 19 Craft students in their fourth year of study, artisan booths include ceramics, fashion and textiles, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking and woodworking. Expected graduates will be present to discuss and present their one-of-a-kind exhibition works, with a selection of production pieces available for purchase. Only cash and credit cards are available for purchases.
Saturday October 5th, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday October 6th, 11:00am - 6:00pm
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Beautiful Wearables + Slow Clothing at Studio on the Hill
Studio on the Hill 21 Pleasant Hill Rd., Freeport, MEMixed media artist + print maker, Cat Schwenk and stitcher, Susy Perrine team up to create singular wearable art at the micro gallery/farm stand 21 Pleasant Hill Rd. in Freeport. Come check out the happenings and enjoy a treat. 11:30 to 3:00 Saturday & Sunday. While you're with us, check out our timber frame project, a gathering place for art, food & community!
Open House at Tear Cap Workshops
Tear Cap Workshops 22 Hampshire St, Hiram, MEJoin us at Tear Cap Workshops in Hiram for an Open House on October 5, noon to 5 pm, featuring artisan demonstrations, open studios of our resident artisans, live music, food, and children's hands-on craft activities. Watch a Bell HIll Forge blacksmith Ryan Adams at work, and visit luthier Alex of Edney Guitars. Take a tour of our community Rent-A-Bench woodworking shop and the historic John Hammond & Son millyard.
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Wool Vessel Make and Take Plus Mini Market!
The Art Certificate Program 148 Main Street #108, Biddeford, MEFolks will be invited to try their hand at wet felting a small vessel over a resist! Suitable for all ages- if they can roll a ball they can felt a vessel! Cost includes materials, $25, plan to spend at least 40 minutes
While you are there you can check out the first ever Sew What?! mini market, where you will find fabulous hand made goods! Stop in anytime between noon and 5pm, demos start every half hour!
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Open Studios
80+ Artists! Explore Open Studios at Running With Scissors Art Studios + Community!
Running With Scissors Artist Studios & Community 250 Anderson St, Portland, MEOn Saturday, October 5, 2024 stop by the studios located at 250 Anderson St, Portland from 12 - 5pm and wander 16,000 square feet of artist work spaces. Explore the life and works of 80+ artists working with diverse mediums, goals, backgrounds, ages, and experiences and watch live demonstrations including printmaking, felting, tiny stone house building, and wheel throwing.
RWS is a multimedia artist space and home to the Clay, Print, and Wood Departments. Our studios are a community where members share equipment, ideas, tools, and support. RWS aims to help artists reach their independent creative goals by providing access to shared equipment, tools, information, and community. Open studios only happen twice a year. Support local artists and learn more about RWS at these family-friendly and free events!
Stone Broke Bread + Books presents Tourmaline Moose Ceramics Pop Up!
Stone Broke Bread & Books 347 Water Street, Gardiner 04345, MEMusician and ceramicist Dan Usher will be showing lovely pottery pieces -- he says that he lets the clay and the glazes organically make their own decisions resulting in living works. He'll accompany the collection with atmospheric guitar stylings or come and sit in to play music with him. Small cups for herbal tea, espresso, or a Moroccan wine tray -- beautiful bowls to fit right in the palms, lobster claw ornaments, and specialty shapes like earthy creamers, mugs, and canisters. Noon-6pm Sat, noon-4pm Sun.
Markings Gallery
Markings Gallery 50 Front Street, Bath, MEMarkings Gallery will be proud to have several of our artists on location for both days to engage customers with discussion of their work.
Paper Making Demonstration @ Handmade Papers
Handmade Papers Gallery 113 Reach Road, Brooklin, MEnoon to 5
Wooden ware by Lou Charlette
Linocuts by James Dodds
Handmade paper lampshades
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oUTSKIRT STUDIO Open House
oUTSKIRT STUDIO 328 Goodwins Mills Road, Lyman, MEOpen house, studio tours and art sale!!
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Experience Beer Brewed Without Gluten @ Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company
Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company 40 Main Street Suite 13-131, Biddeford, MECome visit Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company, Maine's first dedicated gluten-free brewery, and taste beer brewed with grains that are naturally free of gluten. We'll have drink specials for folks visiting as part of the Maine Craft Weekend and we're open Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday 12-6pm. Cheers!
Art on the River – 360 River Road Eliot, Maine
360 River Road 360 River Rd, Eliot, MESmall artist collaboration - local talented artists in a new barn situated on the beautiful Piscataqua River featuring mixed media, oil on canvas and fiber art. Join us this fall for light fare, a beverage and fine art!
Saturday October 5, 2024 12PM-7PM and Sunday October 6, 2024 12PM-6PM
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Banded Brewing Brewery Tours
Banded Brewing 32 MAIN ST BLDG 13-W, STE 102, Biddeford, MEMultiple tours of the brewery throughout the whole weekend. Food and beverage specials.
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Reading Dragons Kickoff Party
Ellsworth Public Library State Street, Ellsworth, MELet the dragon adventures begin! Register for Reading Dragons and pick up your first three cards! There will be dragon-themed crafts to take home, games, and snacks! This event will take place from 2-4 pm, after hours in the library.
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Blooms and Hues: In the Garden
Alan Day Community Art Garden 26 Whitman St., Norway, MECome explore a vibrant exploration of nature's palette with Blooms and Hues from Thymeline Print Co. This event celebrates the stunning colors that the natural world can offer. Stroll through the Alan Day Community Art Garden, a public growing space for community members, and witness the beauty of the natural dye garden beds as the growing season comes to a close.
View large artworks displayed next to their dye plant sources and gain insight into various natural dye techniques. Discover the magic that unfolds when you experiment with colors sourced directly from the garden.
This project is made possible with support from the Kindling Foundation via SPACE Gallery in Portland, ME, aimed at creating a dye garden and advancing the learning and testing of new natural dye techniques.
Maine Crafts Gallery – InspirArt North
InspirArt North 75 Water St., Skowhegan, MEOpen gallery Inspirart North on facebook and instagram, and chat with me about my rock creations and other artists in the gallery.
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Steven Moore at The Black Moon Public House on Main Street
The Black Moon Public House 142 Main Street, Ellsworth, MEBlack Moon Public House presents singer-songwriter Steven Moore. Hailing from Los Angeles and currently lost in Maine, Moore is the consummate entertainer who knows how to work the room. He will perform on Saturday, October 5th, from 6-8 pm. NO COVER. FREE PARKING. FAMILY FRIENDLY.
Live Music @ Elements
Elements Books Coffee Beer 265 Main St, Biddeford, MECome out to see Bird at Sea, an alt/indie songwriter duo, and check out our monthly rotating gallery featuring Victoria Gordon!
Drag Me Downtown @ The Black Moon Public House
The Black Moon Public House 142 Main Street, Ellsworth, MELet us drag you downtown for a night to remember! Cocktails, dinner, friends, and of course Drag! Hostess Lucy Ho and her performers are here to slay as they sing, dance, and gyrate to upbeat pop and soulful ballads.
Get ready to laugh and cheer while you join in on the experience! This event is 21+ and has NO COVER CHARGE!
Come meet the best queens on the planet! ✨Izzy Lovelace ✨Rez Bone ✨Jen D’abenda ✨Lucy Ho
Saturday , October 5 at 8 pm.
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Eclipse: A Night Of Dark Dance Music. Monthly Goth Night. Annual Halloween Gala.
Sacred Profane Brewery 50 Washington St, Biddeford, ME*-midnight- come dance your hearts out with Briar & Bone, Color Sound Oblivion and guest vendors and djs. Dress to impress at our Goth Night- Halloween Edition
Pots in Maine: The Potter’s House @ Tandem Glass
Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, MEPots in Maine will be showing with several artist at Tandem Glass Gallery in Dresden Maine.
Studio Tour @ Antje Roitzsch
Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, MEHave you ever wondered how a mobile gets to 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 to see mobiles as well as a line of jewelry and belt buckles in different sizes and materials. I look forward to meeting you.
- Antje
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Free Family Makerspace! at Mill Studio Arts, 24 Pearl St. Biddeford 04005
Mill Studio Arts 2 Main St. Bldg. 18, Suite 104, Biddeford, MECome create with us! In celebration of Maine Craft Weekend, Mill Studio Arts is hosting a free family makerspace from 10:00 to 2:00 on Sunday, October 6th . We will have our friends, Kind Kids Music putting on a joyful kid's concert from 10:00-11:00 and a studio full of crafting fun for the whole family!
Open Studio + Demonstrations @ Turning Arts Studio
Turning Arts Studio 182 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham, MEJoin potters Janna DeWan and Zachary Fields along with guest artists at Turning Arts Studio in Bowdoinham. There will be interactive hand building and wheel throwing clay demonstrations suitable for folks of all ages and abilities! Pottery and other arts will be available for sale alongside a live raku firing.
Kimberley Harding Open Studio
Kimberley Harding Studio 20 Pamela Rd, Portland, MEVisit fiber sculptor Kimberley Harding in her studio and learn about her process of creating works with found objects, foraged fibers, natural fibers and other materials. She'll be demonstrating weaving in 3D throughout the day. Sculptures, jewelry and ornaments will be available for sale.
Caravan ‘Feisty Fall Artist Market!’ at Bath Waterfront Park
Bath Waterfront Park 61 Commercial Street, Bath, MEJoin us for a magical day of community, food, music, + ART!
Located in Bath Maine's beautiful waterfront park, featuring 40+ local artists, makers, + fine crafts.
A juried & curated show - you'll find a unique, high caliber, & quality shopping experience, from original art, paintings, pottery, printmaking, candles, skin care, glass, metals, textiles, children & adult wears, toys, & jewelry at every price point!
Coffee, food trucks & live music, FREE to attend, family friendly, good vibes only event!!
October 13th rain date.
Bath Maker’s Market
Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, BathJoin artisans from this region for the fourth annual Maker’s Market in front of the Historic Bath Custom House on Sunday, October 6th from 11-3 pm. Hand sewn leather bags, paintings, pottery, handwoven textiles, artisan soap, and more. Come enjoy the music and treats 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 6th from 11-3 pm, across the street from Now You’re Cooking and Markings Gallery in Bath.
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Upcycling Fabric Art @ The Community Closet 207
Community Closet 207 330 Water Street, Ellsworth, MECome upcycle with the Community Closet 207! Our workshop will feature LOADS of cool fabrics and accessories so you can create a one-of-a-kind creation. Make a T-shirt bag, a sock puppet, an ocean scene on cardboard, or whatever your imagination dreams up. All ages are welcome! ADA accommodations and a big private parking lot.
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Cardamom-Ginger Ghee Making Demonstration at the Conscious Cafe
Conscious Cafe 50 Church Street, Ellsworth, MEJoin Chef Jesse Steiger as he clarifies butter and turns it into ghee. Ghee is a type of clarified butter originating from India. The milk solids are removed, meaning ghee has less lactose than butter. Traditionally, ghee has been used as cooking oil, an ingredient in dishes, and in Ayurveda therapies. Infusing herbs into the ghee, such as ginger and cardamom, is the best way to acquire the healing benefits of those herbs.
After the demonstration, participants are welcome to buy some ghee and take it home in their kitchens. Chef Steiger will share more about the health benefits of ghee and how he uses it in his own recipes. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The demonstration will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 5:00 PM.