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Open Studio and Art Market – Puzzle Mountain Glassworks

Puzzle Mountain Glassworks 1029 Bear River Road, Newry, ME

Step 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.

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Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch at Atlantic Art Glass

Atlantic Art Glass 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME

Every 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, ME

A 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

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Alna Craft + Arts Show @ Village School at Puddle Dock

Village School at Puddle Dock 275 Head Tide Road, Alna, ME

An 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.

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Autumn Cipala Ceramics with guest Jackie Haines Jewelry

Autumn Cipala Studio 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston, ME

Autumn Cipala Ceramics with guest Jackie Haines Jewelry, Oct. 5, 10-4 & October 6, 11-3

Autumn Cipala and guest artist Jackie Haines invite you to an Open Studio & Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, October 5, 10:00–4:00, and Sunday, October 6, 11-3 at 15 Ross Ave, Thomaston Maine. 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 and surface embellishment.

She is honored to be the 2024 Maine Artist Fellow in Fine Craft, an award presented by the Maine Arts Commission. Autumn holds an MFA from University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and a BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Her work is exhibited nationally & internationally.

Jackie Haines will be visiting from her Lamoine studio with mixed metal wearable treasures. Her jewelry is made with gold, silver, and beautiful gemstones. Haines uses sustainable practices, recycled metals, and carefully selected ethically sourced stones. She finds inspiration everywhere, whether from an insect in her garden or a sunset from a mountaintop.

The artists invite you to 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.

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Dragon’s Breath Pottery

Dragon's Breath Pottery 191 Depot Rd, Warren, ME

Dragon'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.

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Sale at Kremer Glass Studio

Kremer Glass Studio 621 Sligo Road, North Yarmouth, ME

In 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!

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Glass Torchworking Artist Demonstrations at Mainely Gallery + Studio

Mainely Gallery & Studio 181 Searsport Avenue (route 1), Belfast, ME

Join 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, ME

We 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

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KIT CLARK FURNITURE

Kit Clark Furniture 173 Milliken Rd., North Yarmouth, ME

Stop 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!

Tandem Glass Open House + Guest Artist Pop Up!

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME

Join Tandem Glass and guest artists/vendors as we celebrate Maine Craft Weekend! Enjoy snacks from our wood-fired oven (weather permitting) and the work of:

- Terrill Waldman + Charlie Jenkins of Tandem Glass 
- Jon White of Odd Inc.
- Scott & Lisa Cylinder of Chickenscratch Jewelry 
- Rose of Dippermouth Sewing & Printing will be in our sweet little cabin
- Barbara Coburn will doing some painting demonstrations. She works in Watercolor and Tempura
- Lisa Jones of Ember Grove
- Manon Whittlesey- painting
- Mary K Spencer of The Potters House
- Hannah Niswonger - Ceramics
- Marpa Nursery will be joining us Sunday 

For the latest information about vendors visit: https://www.tandemglass.com/events

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Homeport Pottery and Artisan Gallery

Cathie Cantara Studio 131 Beachwood Ave, Kennebunkport, ME

Come 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.

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Bike Art Open House @ APEX Youth Connection

APEX Youth Connection 45 Granite St, Biddeford, ME

Join 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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Marcie Jan Bronstein: Open Studio + Sale

Marcie Jan Bronstein 39 Homestead Close, Belfast, ME

Unique 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!

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Fall at the Farm @ Orchard Ridge Farm with Maine Micro Artisans

Orchard Ridge Farm 236 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham, ME

Join Orchard Ridge Farm and Maine Micro Artisans for our second annual Fall on the Farm! This family favorite event features over 50 makers from our talented community as well as food trucks, live music and more! This two-day festival is an excellent way to spend the weekend with your family. Come explore the farm, sample great local food and check out great items handmade by local Mainers!

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Open House at Once In A Blue Moon Studio

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

Unique Fiber Art, Painted Clothing, Triangle Loom Weaving Knit and Woven Wear. Come play, paint or weave, take home your own unique piece. Open hours from 10:00 - 4:00 Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 Sunday

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Rising Stars + Mini Makers Market!

Freeport Villiage Station 1 Freeport Village Station, Freeport, ME

Rising Stars & Mini Makers Market!
Saturday, October 5 from 10AM - 6PM and Sunday, October 6 from 10AM-4PM
Location: Freeport Village Station, Suite 350E 

Support Maine’s up and coming creators! Shop for products and artwork made exclusively by those 18 years old and under. Visit freeportfallfestival.com for profiles of these Rising Stars & Mini Makers and to learn more about the young people who inspired this new project of Visit Freeport and the Freeport Fall Festival. 

Special thanks to Freeport Village Station, Freeport Market, Maine Made and the Maine Craft Associations for their support of this program.

Are you a Rising Star or Mini Maker? There's still time to sign up to sell your work for free in this new market! FMI: https://www.visitfreeport.com/freeport-fall-festival/minimakers

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Treasures of Nature and Craft at The Raven Collections

The Raven Collections 406 Main St., Norway, ME

Treasures of Nature and Craft at the Raven Collections. Our enchanting boutique style shop will showcase a selection of handcrafted jewelry, locally crafted scented candles, stunning stained glass and more all thoughtfully curated among our collection of crystals, minerals, and fossils.

Explore a diverse array of locally made jewelry, from earrings to necklaces, all crafted by talented artisans. Immerse yourself in the warm glow of handmade candles, each infused with unique scents that evoke the beauty of nature. Marvel at the intricate designs of stained glass pieces that bring color and light into any space.

Discover the fascinating world of crystals, minerals, and fossils, each telling a story of the earth’s history.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or a special treat for yourself, we like to think our shop has something for everyone.

Don’t miss this chance to support local artisans and find one-of-a-kind treasures that connect you to nature and artistry.

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Ember Grove at Tandem Glass Gallery and Studio

Tandem Glass 6 Eagle lodge lane, Dresden, ME

We will have a selection of our nature inspired, hand crafted lighting + jewelry at the Tandem Glass Open House + Guest Artist Pop Up. Come visit and see our newest creations that incorporate organic flowers from Sun Catcher Farm. Hope to see you there.

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With the Grain – demonstrations and conversation

With the Grain 29 North Guilford Road, Monson, ME

Visit Ed Hoovler at with the Grain where "the curious are welcome"! See his shop and learn about the art of bowl turning. Each bowl that Ed makes comes with a story told by the tree. Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm Enjoy lemonade and snickerdoodles. A raffle for 50% off a bowl purchase will take place.

Open Studio and Sale @ VKP Studio

VKP Studio 37 Rockbound Lane, Surry, ME

Colorful handmade porcelain tableware and lamps at a charming display shed on Newbury Neck in Surry.

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Phippsburg Petroglyph: Rock carvings and ceramic casts together

Center Pond Preserve Trail Head 111 Parker Head Rd, Phippsburg, ME

Conceptual 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.

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Maine Craft Weekend at Saltwater Artists Gallery New Harbor, Maine

Saltwater Artists Gallery 3056 Bristol Road, New Harbor, ME

Please 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.

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Weaving and Natural Dye Demonstrations @ Belfast Fiberarts

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

Enjoy weaving demonstrations in both tapestry and floor loom weaving. Give it a try! Several looms will be set up to walk in and weave. Dye pots will be bubbling in the courtyard on Saturday and Sunday creating gorgeous colors from the dye garden that has been growing in planters in front of Belfast Fiberarts all the summer.

Open both Saturday + Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. 

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Explore work from Maine artisans @Handmade Maine

Handmade Maine 414 Main St, Norway, ME

Come visit our gift shop featuring work from over 140+ Maine makers. We offer pottery, jewelry, home décor, kitchen goods, various types of original art work, along with bath and body products that are made in store.
Open from 10am to 5pm everyday

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50 plus Maine artists @ Veras Iron + Vine

Veras Iron & Vine 319 Main Street, Wilton, ME

Veras Iron and vine features 50+ Maine artists and makers.
Many items are made right in Wilton at Vera's studio 'Belle Creative arts'
Former W.S. Wells fiddlehead cannery
Blacksmithing, woodworking, repurposing, fiver Arts, watercolor,
Oil paintings, copper and sterling jewelry and so much more.

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Paint Morning + Fiber Craft-ernoon

McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME

The 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!

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Perry Home Naturals

Perry Home Naturals 396 Main Street, Oxford, ME

Visitors are invited to our open studio event to see the magic behind the scenes as I handcraft and design my products. Light refreshments will be available, and all are welcome!

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Maine Crafting, Artistry and the Written Word at Food for Thought

Food for Thought 446 Main Street, Norway, ME

Seek out the unusual and intriguing at The Maine Bookhouse’s sister store, Food for Thought, in the historic district of downtown Norway, Maine. With over 10,000 new & vintage books on every imaginable subject, 2,000+ quality collectible records, a curated collection of select antiques, vintage art, contemporary art, prints, ephemera, and a huge bargain area, there is something for every discerning eye. Come on in and be inspired by our one-of-kind atmosphere! We welcome you!

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Factory 3 Open House — 105 Saint James St, Portland, ME

Factory 3 105 Saint James St., Portland, ME

Come visit Factory 3 and meet our community!

Our 5000 square foot makerspace includes facilities for working with wood, metal, fiber, 3D printing, bicycle repair, and electronics—all yours if you become a member for $155/month.

We also offer private studios and 52 classes in art and fabrication.

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Cathy’s Jacks at Monkitree

Monkitree 263 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

"Tis the season for Jack-o-laterns! Cathy Galgano will be at Monkitree on October 5th with her Jacks and will demonstrate some of the techniques for adding texture to her creations. Cathy is a potter living and working in Gardiner.

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Fiber + Vine Open Studio + Wine Tasting

Fiber & Vine 402 Main Street, Norway, ME

Please join us for a casual open studio at Fiber & Vine. View past and present works by Fiber Artist Kimberly Hamlin. We will be offering free samples of wine and non alcoholic beverages during the event. October 5 & 6 from 11am-2pm.

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Brian Dubina Studio + Gallery: Grand Opening + Open Studio!

Brian Dubina Studio & Gallery 350 Head Tide Rd, Alna, ME

Join 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.

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Open Studio + Art Sale at Loveline Baskets with AP Curiosities + Ellipsem Jewelry

Loveline Baskets 22 Main Street, Topsham, ME

Gallit Cavendish of Loveline Baskets invites you to tour her new studio for a day filled with art and exploration featuring guest artists
Brooke Knippa of AP Curiosities & Molly Rose Hearn of Ellipsem Jewelry

October 5th, 2024 11 am - 4 pm 22 Main Street, Topsham, Maine

At Loveline Baskets, we invite you to explore our vibrant collection of hand-dyed cotton Rope Baskets, Rope Totes, and exquisitely crafted hand-turned Wood Lids. Immerse yourself in a realm of ingenuity and artistry, where each piece is a testament to our dedication to creativity and precision. Loveline Baskets are made to be used and enjoyed daily, combining aesthetic appeal with practical functionality.

AP Curiosities is a joyful collection of ceramics and jewelry, lovingly hand-crafted by Brooke Knippa. Spring, summer, and autumn inspiration coalesce into her collection offered during this pop-up. She will have a variety of her signature ceramics (mostly mugs alongside some tumblers and bud vases) with creatures nestled into nooks as well as a small trove of wearables.  

Ellipsem Jewelry is high-quality handmade jewelry designed to be worn and lived in for many years. It explores dimensionality and rests between function and sculptural form. Its designs are often textured and geometric, hammered and curved, and always made to be worn. The Ellipsem Jewelry studio is currently located in Dover New Hampshire.

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Artist Pop-Up

Mossoki House 5 Alfred St Suite 4, Biddeford, ME

Join us for a local artist pop-up featuring Emily Goldman of Locally Maine on Saturday, October 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM!

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Open Studio Demonstrations + Mini Workshops – Maine College of Art + Design

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress st, Portland, ME

MECA+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

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LOQUAT – Fashion Studio + Vendor Demonstrations (jewelry + wood-burning)

Loquat 521 Congress St., Portland, ME

Join us in the MECA+D alum owned and operated fashion studio at Loquat. Tour the equipment, materials, and engage with makers as they produce their work. Artists and alumni Bryan Hansen (Metalsmithing & Jewelry 18’) and Jason Haskell (Woodworking 20’) will also be in store all day working in their portable studios. Hansen and Haskell will be demonstrating jewelry making and wood burning respectively. Their works and the works of many other artists will be on display and available for purchase with cash and credit card.

Saturday October 5th, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday October 6th, 11:00am – 6:00pm

LOQUAT: We know that art can save lives. Our materials, motifs, collaborations and contributions are selected to directly benefit and empower marginalized people, causes and aesthetics. Our goal as artists and designers is to honor the individuals, traditions and communities that have made LOQUAT possible.

Jason Carias graduated from Maine College of Art and Design in 2021 where he received his BFA in wood working and furniture design. Carias is a POC Maine based woodworker and turning artist based in Portland Maine. Carias’s focus is to create work that is ethically designed. He does this by working with locally sourced lumber to create bold pieces that showcase design and woodgrain. Carias’s designs are handmade and inspired by sculptures within furniture, nature, and art by using the process of stack lamination. Carias’s hope, through his art, is to inspire other POC youth to join the field of woodworking.

Bryan Hansen grew up in the midwest and graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing and jewelry from Maine College of Art in 2018. In reference to his childhood mindset, he fabricates, casts, and forges objects of vague whimsy that appear artifactual in nature. Hansen’s interests lie in tools, relics of supposed unimaginable significance, the augmentation of the body through said objects, and a precursory state of perception that makes up any and all of the connections we experience in our individual constructions of reality. Stripped of these heady concepts he also appreciates and pursues the beauty in simple objects and curated forms and the almost supernatural allure certain forms are capable of producing.

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Micki Whelan Open Studio Sale!

Micki Whelan 15 Marial Ave, Biddeford, ME

Open Studio and Gallery : preview of new jewelry collection in memory of Jan Yager, along with our tried and true best-loved styles. Also a new series of smaller original paintings at friendly prices...

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Bonnie Chase Open Art Studio and Historic Barn Gallery

Bonnie Chase Studio 256 Oak Hill Rd, Bar Harbor, ME

Mixed 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.

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Fiber Show and Sale at Old Point Comfort – Sara Hotchkiss + Wayne Myers

Old Point Comfort 28 Pitcher Rd, Waldoboro, ME

Weaver 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.

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Greenwood Furniture Making Demostration @ Village Handcraft, Wiscasset

Village Handcraft 52 Water St., Wiscasset, ME

Join 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.

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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, ME

Showcasing 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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Craft beer, food, and cocktails @Norway Brewing Company

Norway Brewing Company 237 Main Street, Norway, ME

We are a family owned brewery located in the heart of historic downtown Norway. Join us for housemade brunch or dinner, tailored to suit the season. Pair that with any of our 10 craft beers on tap, Mr Grumpypants, Lust for Gold, or Rosemary Saison, and cocktails made on site, the Beetnik or Orange You Dreamy.

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Beautiful Wearables + Slow Clothing at Studio on the Hill

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

Mixed 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!

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Open Studio at Sew Crafty

Sew Crafty 650 Congress St., Portland, ME

Do you have the urge to create something everyday? Are you looking for a new hobby? Come spend some time at Sew Crafty and play with our supplies. Try out a sewing machine, or try some weaving. Learn how to use felting supplies or make some polymer earrings. We’ll have different stations set up for you to explore. Bring the family!

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Open House at Tear Cap Workshops

Tear Cap Workshops 22 Hampshire St, Hiram, ME

Join 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, ME

Folks 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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80+ Artists! Explore Open Studios at Running With Scissors Art Studios + Community!

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

On 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!

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Stone Broke Bread + Books presents Tourmaline Moose Ceramics Pop Up!

Stone Broke Bread & Books 347 Water Street, Gardiner, ME

Musician 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.

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Free Slate Painting at Leapin Lenas

Leapin Lenas 20 Pleasant St, monson, ME

People can come and paint slate shingles. They can take them home or we can hang them up outside on our building with the ones the hikers have done and they can forever be part of Leapin Lenas.

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Experience Beer Brewed Without Gluten @ Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company

Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company 40 Main Street Suite 13-131, Biddeford, ME

Come 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!

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Art on the River – 360 River Road Eliot, Maine

360 River Road 360 River Rd, Eliot, ME

Small 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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Community Print at Waterfall Arts

Kennedy Press - Waterfall Arts 82 Main St., Belfast, ME

What is Community Print? These are 3-hour blocks of time with a studio artist present to give you a chance to start a new printmaking project or finish something you have started. They are held in the Kennedy Press, our state-of the-art printmaking studio where we have all the equipment you need to drop in and work independently on your printmaking project, share ideas, develop techniques, experiment, and help us build a lively community around printmaking! Community Print is great for folks who have taken one of our classes and want more time at the press, they are great for folks who learned printmaking in college but their skills have lapsed and they need a refresher, they are great for folks who have printmaking experience but lack the equipment to make prints at home. Join us and feel the power of printmaking!

Drop-in rates are $20 for a 3-hour session. Students currently enrolled in Waterfall Printmaking classes can purchase tickets for $10—a 50% discount! Maximum 5 artists during Community Print.

About the Studio Monitor:

MF Morison hails from the west coast where she was primarily known as a metalsmith, apprenticing under Stieg Gusterman (Georgetown, CO) and Thomas Schlicting (Amsterdam). Using acid etch in many processes, she continued to explore this medium, resulting in attending S.F. Art Institute, studying printmaking under the tutelage of Michi Itami. While in SF, MF also worked out of U.C. Berkeley Open Studio and Fort Mason Print Department. Upon her arrival to Midcoast Maine, MF shelved printmaking for a time until she became aware of the Waterfall Arts Printmaking Studio. Since then she has been consistently enthralled and engaged with printmaking, primarily working with copper plate intaglio etching with use of embossment and chine colle.

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Artist Talk with Aminata Conteh, Juria Toramae and Kenny Shapiro

Sidle House 20 Bartol Island Rd, Freeport, ME

Artists featured in “things we lost in the: The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" at Sidle House (Oct. 3 - Nov. 1) This talk is from 2-3PM on October 5th.

“things we lost in the:The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" is a captivating art exhibition set within a unique historical narrative. The guest curator is mid-coast Maine poet, artist and musician Colin Cheney; it opens on October 3 and will be on view through November 1, 2024. This exhibition invites visitors to explore a blend of contemporary artwork and thought-provoking historic artifacts inspired by the fictional St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre. A number of artist talks, musical events, and performances will occur throughout the show’s tenure.

Inspired by works such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Primitive and The Museum of Jurassic Technology, guest curator Cheney creates a superfictional space where reality and fiction complicate each other. The fictional St. Amelia’s College, which was destroyed in a fire in 1996 in rural Vermont, was a sanctuary for artists exploring unconventional art, sound, and ecological studies.

“things we lost in the” features a wide variety of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, and time-based video and sound art. The exhibition highlights the talents of nineteen local and international artists, including Khaila Batts, Rita Bernstein, Jordan Carey, Aminata Conteh, Epiphany Couch, Maung Day, Fadl Fakhouri, Shaina Gates, Dana Guth, Jenny Ibsen, Marcus Jackson, Lokotah Sanborn, Adam Rosenblatt, Kalyn Pavliniç, Martin Pavliniç, Kenny Shapiro, Juria Toramae, Andrew Tosiello and Zizou Zou.

Each artwork will be accompanied by text providing lyric insights into the artist’s vision and their connection to the myth of St. Amelia’s. Additionally, the exhibition includes “artifacts” from the college, such as a disassembled pump organ, burnt timbers, archival files, and scientific apparatuses. While some artifacts will be identified, others will invite visitors to contribute their own stories.

I'm committed to valuing artists time and creative energy. Please help me support our speakers with a suggested donation of $10, all proceeds will go directly to the artists.

Thank you!

- Maddy Vertenten

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Reading Dragons Kickoff Party

Ellsworth Public Library State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Let 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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Public Art Workshop: Creating String-Light Spheres @ 16 State St

Ellsworths Downtown Makerspace 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Amy Reisman for a community workshop where participants will learn to create beautiful spherical sculptures using chicken wire and string lights. These sculptures will be featured in a community art installation in downtown Ellsworth’s Merrill Park for the 2024 holiday season. During the workshop, you'll be guided through the basics of chicken wire sculpting using simple tools and materials. Whether you're an experienced DIY enthusiast or a complete beginner, this workshop welcomes everyone eager to contribute to our community art project. Let's come together to spread holiday cheer through creativity and community spirit!

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 https://tinyurl.com/lighted-art-spheres

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Blooms and Hues: In the Garden

Alan Day Community Art Garden 26 Whitman St., Norway, ME

Come 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.

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Annual Beer Bash as Marshall Wharf Brewing

Marshall Wharf Brewing 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, ME

Saturday, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. will host their Annual Beer Festival on Oct 5. There will be 40+ craft beers on tap, 2 bands, 3 food trucks, and a whole lot of laughs! $35 presale/$30 day of. Learn more here.

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Sticker Labels w/ the Fam! (Blaze Brewing Company and Common Roots Studio)

Blaze Brewing Company 28 Pearl Street, Biddeford, ME

Come design your own brew labels! Bring the whole family out to design your own (Sticker) labels! Blaze will be hosting Common Roots Studio in our space for an art making activity during Maine Craft Weekend! Grab one of our wood fired pizzas, a drink, and spend time with some hands on art making! CRS Owner Nick Blunier will also be exhibiting his "Maine Animal Maps" series at the brewery ! A fun filled Saturday event supporting local art and business!

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Open Studio + Cabaret

La Maison d’être 58 Pike St., Biddeford, ME

Join us at La Maison d’être for open studios and a cabaret. House Tour and Open Studio 4-6pm, Cabaret in the Barge (it’s a building, not a boat) starting at 6.

Many folks around town know us as the couple behind the massage practice, Hark House, but did you know we are also artists and craft folk? It's true.

Sean Hasey, painter, sculptor, and printmaker will share his recent work on a Tarot deck, printed t-shirts, and art prints. Chrystina Gastelum, textile artist, will be sharing work on upcycled denim skirts, flowy pants, and a zero-waste design sweatshirt.

The Cabaret will feature YOU! We are inviting friends and neighbors to share a song, poem, skit, dance performance or other talent. Some snacks and drinks available. Feel free to bring something to share or not. Walk or bike if you can. Street parking can be a little tight.

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Artist Pop-Up Shop- Cindy Lou!

Briar & Bone 285 Main St., Biddeford, ME

Beloved local artist, Cindy Lou will be bringing her imaginative creations to Briar & Bone! Come meet the artist, and stock up on her delightful stickers, plushies, lunar calendars & more!

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Steven Moore at The Black Moon Public House on Main Street

The Black Moon Public House 142 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Black 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.

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Zona Höst: An evening of timbral contemplations, vibrant matter, and some slowcore

Sidle House 20 Bartol Island Rd, Freeport, ME

Zona Höst: An evening of timbral contemplations, vibrant matter, and some slowcore // Featuring Seren, Ron Harrity, Patrick Carey, Mali Obomsawin and Magdalena Abrego, and Sad Bird Band with special guest Lokotah Sanborn. Saturday 10/5 6-8pm **TICKETS REQUIRED**

Note: Zona Höst was an annual “sound feeling” festival held each autumn at St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre from 1923 through the college’s destruction in 1996. $15 suggested donation. Space and parking limited: pre-registration required, ride-sharing encouraged.

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“things we lost in the:The Legacy of St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre" is a captivating art exhibition set within a unique historical narrative. The guest curator is mid-coast Maine poet, artist and musician Colin Cheney; it opens on October 3 and will be on view through November 1, 2024. This exhibition invites visitors to explore a blend of contemporary artwork and thought-provoking historic artifacts inspired by the fictional St. Amelia’s College of Speculative Timbre. A number of artist talks, musical events, and performances will occur throughout the show’s tenure.

Inspired by works such as Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Primitive and The Museum of Jurassic Technology, guest curator Cheney creates a superfictional space where reality and fiction complicate each other. The fictional St. Amelia’s College, which was destroyed in a fire in 1996 in rural Vermont, was a sanctuary for artists exploring unconventional art, sound, and ecological studies.

“things we lost in the” features a wide variety of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, and time-based video and sound art. The exhibition highlights the talents of nineteen local and international artists, including Khaila Batts, Rita Bernstein, Jordan Carey, Aminata Conteh, Epiphany Couch, Maung Day, Fadl Fakhouri, Shaina Gates, Dana Guth, Jenny Ibsen, Marcus Jackson, Lokotah Sanborn, Adam Rosenblatt, Kalyn Pavliniç, Martin Pavliniç, Kenny Shapiro, Juria Toramae, Andrew Tosiello and Zizou Zou.

Each artwork will be accompanied by text providing lyric insights into the artist’s vision and their connection to the myth of St. Amelia’s. Additionally, the exhibition includes “artifacts” from the college, such as a disassembled pump organ, burnt timbers, archival files, and scientific apparatuses. While some artifacts will be identified, others will invite visitors to contribute their own stories.

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Live Music @ Elements

Elements Books Coffee Beer 265 Main St, Biddeford, ME

Come out to see Bird at Sea, an alt/indie songwriter duo, and check out our monthly rotating gallery featuring Victoria Gordon!

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Drag Me Downtown @ The Black Moon Public House

The Black Moon Public House 142 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Let 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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Studio Tour @ Antje Roitzsch

Antje Roitzsch Studio 310 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME

Have 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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TJV Art at Time + Tide Coffee

Tide & Time Coffee 35 Main Street STE 102, Biddeford, ME

Join us for another amazing Maker Pop-up in our sunny Biddeford cafe. Tyler Varlese aka TJV Art will be popping up with visionary art, prints, and paintings for your perusal and purchase. Swing on through and explore his art, grab a piece for you or a friend, while sipping on your favorite latte from our Autumn menu.

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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, ME

Come 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!

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

The Flowered Apron 15 Kennebec Street, Bar Harbor, ME

Meet 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.

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Bookbinding Workshop with Diana Arcadipone at Fiber + Vine

Fiber & Vine 402 Main Street, Norway, ME

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 10AM-4PM

Make your own handmade journal, sketchbook, or photo album with guest teacher, Diana Arcadipone. Handmade books make a wonderful gift, and are a great way to exhibit unique fabric or papers you’ve collected.

Please bring light to medium-weight fabric to use for your book cover. Fabric should be a natural fiber like silk, linen or cotton. Synthetic fabric like polyester will not work, so if you’re not sure, bring a couple of options with you. Your fabric will need to be big enough to cover your book in one piece, so somewhere around 12 x 24” will work.

All other materials will be provided, but feel free to bring additional papers, buttons, or a clasp to personalize your project.

There will be a short break for lunch during this class. Students should bring a bag lunch or plan to grab food nearby.

Registration is required. Register here: https://www.fiberandvine.com/classes/bookbinding-workshop

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Kimberley Harding Open Studio

Kimberley Harding Studio 20 Pamela Rd, Portland, ME

Visit 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.

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MOUNTAINESS HANDMADE

Moutainess Handmade 139 Baker Rd, Albany Township, ME

My 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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Caravan ‘Feisty Fall Artist Market!’ at Bath Waterfront Park

Bath Waterfront Park 61 Commercial Street, Bath, ME

Join 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.

Recurring Event Galleries + Exhibitions

‘Tree Talk’ art exhibit at the Gascoine Gallery/Monson Pottery

Monson Pottery 16 Greenville Road, Monson, ME

Jemma Gascoine will conduct a 'Q & A' on the 'Tree Talk' show that she curated for the Gascoine Gallery which features seventeen different artists who all made work in different media, on the theme of trees. The artists hail from two different countries and four different states. Six of the artists included were former Monson Arts residents.

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Bath Maker’s Market

Historic Bath Customs House 1 front street, Bath

Join 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, ME

Come 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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Make Your Own Monster Plush Workshop

Briar & Bone 285 Main St., Biddeford, ME

In this workshop artist Cindy Lou will guide you as you learn how to design and stitch your very own monster plush— starting with your drawing!

Participants will begin by creating a pattern from your own monster drawing, followed by techniques for cutting out your monster from colored fleece and felt . You’ll get to choose from assorted arms, legs, horns or wings to help bring your creation to life ! You will work on hand & machine sewing basics including threading your needle, knotting, and simple stitches to sew your monsters parts together. NO sewing experience necessary!

Ages 12 and up. 

This workshop is limited to 8 participants, so reserve your spot soon!

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Cardamom-Ginger Ghee Making Demonstration at the Conscious Cafe

Conscious Cafe 50 Church Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join 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.