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Creation Station at Stained Glass Express

Stained Glass Express 966 Western Ave, Manchester, ME

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

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Explore Sit Down Belfast Project from Our Town Belfast

Our Town Belfast 82 Main St., Belfast, ME

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

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

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

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Art Meditation Ride: Cycle Amongst the Art

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

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

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

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Ceramics at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

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

256 High Street

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Art Together Morning: Creating Shadow Puppets at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

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

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

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

256 High Street

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Balsam Wreath Making

Monson Arts Gallery 8 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME

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

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Cider Press Demo @ the Monson Town Office

Monson Town Office 10 Tenney Hill Road, Monson, ME

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

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Free Candle Dipping Demo + Workshop

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

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

Open Studio @ Once In A Blue Moon

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

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

Mary Allen Chaisson Retrospective Exhibition: Evolution of An Artist

Maine Fiberarts 13 Main Street, Topsham, ME

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

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

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

Social Fabric Workshop Series at Hinge Collaborative

Hinge Collaborative 5 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

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

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

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

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Clay making day

Flourish 140 Main Street Suite #105, Biddeford, ME

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

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Free Family Drop-in Maker Space

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

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

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Local Maine Artists Featured

Common Roots Studio 165 Main st, Biddeford, ME

Swing by our studio and check out the constantly growing Common Roots! Monthly featured artists that work in a VARIETY of mediums! We average around 18 artists in our gallery space with new pieces being swapped out by those artists weekly! Prices start at just $10 and up for local hand made pieces! Come check out our community driven art studio that has programs from a painted bus to teaching young artists how to develop their career as an artist!

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OPEN STUDIOS + MAKERSPACE RIBBON-CUTTING

Ellsworths Downtown Makerspace 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME

Join Heart of Ellsworth for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their new makerspace in Downtown Ellsworth! This exciting new space will feature an exhibition gallery, artist studios, offices, and coworking spaces, providing a vibrant environment for creativity and collaboration in our community. The ribbon-cutting will occur at 5:00 PM, followed by a chance to explore the building and learn more about this exciting new space. The first show will be “The Life of the River,” an art exhibition by the local high school students from Ellsworth High School. Thank you to Rudman Winchell for sponsoring this event.

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Live Theatre: Disney The Litttle Mermaid

The Grand Theater 165 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME

Directed 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.

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“Here is Magic” Mural Project at Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

Saturday & Sunday, all day: Visit Waterfall Arts to view the installation of a nw public art piece on the Waterfall Arts’ building is a way for the community arts center to offer something beautiful and thought-provoking to the public while highlighting our mission of connecting people with the power of art whether they choose to enter our building or not. The mural’s theme is a nod to Waterfall Arts’ long history of collaboration between artists and its foundational understanding of the innate value that the arts brings to a place. It will tell a story that links the exterior of the building to the ongoing activity on the interior, while bringing color and visual interest to the center.

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

“HERE IS MAGIC” PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Kirk Linder, Deborah Jellison, Christina Barstow, Allegra Kuhn, Elizabeth Moore, Sally Stanton, Marjorie Arnett, Liz Kalloch, Tara Morin, Victoria Barnes, Willy Reddick, Annadeene Fowler, Sam Maheu, Devon Kelley-Yurdin with Lilah Akin, Abbie Read, Heidi Reader, David Estey, Libby Sipe, Emily Sabino, Karen Jelenfy, MJ Viano Crowe, Nell Parker, Amy Lowry, Ruby Day, Julie Crane, Lesia Sochor, Paul Valentine, Ashley Megquier, Kelly Desrosiers, Barbara Sullivan, Stew Henderson, Peter Walls, and Amy Tingle. 256 High Street

Sidewalk Art Festival

Harlow Street Harlow Street, Bangor, ME

Join Downtown Bangor in welcoming over 50 Maine-based artists and vendors, a College Art Tent, live music demonstrations and plenty of food and drink options all on Harlow Street in Downtown Bangor. As the holiday season approaches, take this opportunity to shop for unique gifts from our jury-selected artists from all across the state!

As the premier arts and culture destination in Central Maine, the Downtown Bangor Partnership seeks to highlight the artists and arts organizations located in the Bangor Region. Visitors are encouraged to stroll the streets of the entire Downtown area to explore its public art, permanent statues and numerous galleries. Downtown also offers a variety of shops and restaurants!

Vintage + Antique Prints and More @ Frost Farm Gallery

Frost Farm Gallery 272 Pikes Hill, Norway, ME

Discover aesthetic prints from a multitude of sources, with printing methods including protogravure, chromolitho, letterpress, and modern lithography. Hundreds are available as matted pieces, and many are framed and ready to hang. Subjects range from botanical, historical, and animals, to nautical, automotive, and whimsical.

We feature exclusive handmade Christmas décor that incorporates vintage or antique elements, unique jewelry creations, funky seamstress work, and select vintage items.

We also provide custom design and framing services, and are fluid with a wide variety of artwork styles, ranging from watercolor, needlework and photography, to textiles, posters and memorabilia.

The historic Frost Farm cape was built in 1797 on top of Pikes Hill, and moved approximately 100 rods down the hill in 1862, requiring the efforts of 90 oxen.

Saturday, October 5 from 9am-6pm. Sunday, October 6, 10am-4pm.

Community Maker Days

Waterville Creates 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Wheel Throwing Demonstrations with Art of Clay Studio members

11am–3pm

FREE

During Maine Craft Weekend, visit the Art of Clay Studio for an open studio day, where you can watch members skillfully create pieces on the wheel and by hand. Many of these talented artists will also have pieces available for purchase at the Holiday Bazaar.

11am–1pm

Sherri Vigue: two-color color glaze sgraffito technique with wax resist on a preformed vessel, overview of essential tools, using a sketchbook for design planning, glaze and wax resist process

Debra Michaud-Alexis: Slab built decorative and functional artwork

1–3pm

Monica McCaw: Small jewelry with underglaze surface design

Laurie Osborn: Wheel thrown bowls and mugs with textured surface design

Biddeford Mills Museum Open House

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

Biddeford 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.

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MCW Popup: Rebecca May Verrill Ceramics and Friends

Longley Square 413 Main St, Norway, ME

Come join us in Norway's Longley Square for a colorful pop-up show featuring fun handcrafted items from Rebecca May Verrill Ceramics, colorful animal themed original wearable art by FLYN Hats, Fiber Art from Kim Hamlin at Fiber and Vine, a variety of prints and stickers by Erika Melhus of Embotanical Illustration and more! Saturday October 5th 10-4pm

Wood-Fired Train Kiln Opening and Pottery Sale @ Buckland Ceramics in Bridgton

Buckland Ceramics 184 N High Street, Bridgton, ME

Come 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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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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!

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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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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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!

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.

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.

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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.