Corn Husk Doll Making

Corn husk dolls are some of the earliest toys created by Native Americans and later adopted by European settlers. See this traditional craft by corn husk doll maker Betty La Forge. Although a common toy throughout the 19th century, this craft is not...

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Jewelry Demonstration by Fretz Design

See world-renowned jewelry tool designer Bill Fretz (Fretz Design) demonstrate the use of his tools at the Bucksport Historical Society Museum! Mr. Fretz’s jewelry-making tools are distributed worldwide. This is a special opportunity to see him work, demonstrating traditional silversmith techniques.  The museum is located at...

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The Shady Lady

Saturday, October 1: 10:00am - 5:00pm + Sunday, October 2: 10:00am -4:00pm Watch local handmade papers artist Gigi Sarsfield as she works her magic with the making of lampshades at Port O' Call. With all of her own handmade fibrous, textured papers, Gigi crafts beautiful...

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