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.

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.