Things to Do in Mid-coast Maine
Summer Dance Classes for Children
Registration is open for dance camps for children of all ages and teens, which begin on July 8th! Classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, stretch and conditioning will be offered at 931 Winslows Mills Road in Waldoboro. Please visit Dancemaineia.com for our complete summer schedule! Contact Melanie at Melanie@dancemaineia.com with any questions.
Photo by Megan Dichter
Summer Dance Classes for Teens & Adults
Registration is open for Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance classes for teens and adults, which begin June 3rd! Classes are held at 931 Winslows Mills Road in Waldoboro. Please visit Dancemaineia.com for our complete summer schedule! Contact Melanie at Melanie@dancemaineia.com with any questions.
Photo by Megan Dichter.
Generations: The Legacy of Mentors
Generations: The Legacy of Mentors art exhibit opens at the Maine Art Gallery with a reception on May 4th from 5-7 pm. The show is free and open to the public and continues on Thursdays through Sundays (11-4 pm) with the show ending on June 9. This unique show has two components. The gallery’s second floor features work by the gallery’s founding artists from the 1950’s and 60’s paired with their art students’ work representing the next generation. The first floor gallery will showcase today’s juried member artists who share their own mentor experiences which influence their work today. A wonderful juxtaposition offering up Maine’s unique opportunities to interpret and create amazing art that can only have been created in Maine. Find more details here.
Location: Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578
Opening reception: May 4, 2024, from 5-7 pm, with refreshments and jazz guitarist, David Lawlor.
Contact the gallery: info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org or 207-687-8143 (gallery phone).
Image: Alex Minewski, untitled, 16x20 oil, collection of Monhegan Museum
Fused Glass Trivet Workshop
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of fused glass techniques from our expert instructor, Kathy Faass. From cutting and arranging glass pieces to layering colors and textures, you’ll discover the possibilities of working with colored glass. This is a perfect opportunity to create a heartfelt gift with, or for your mom! Pieces will be constructed in glass then Kathy will take them home to be fired. Your piece will be ready to pick up before Mother's Day (May 12th)!
This is a beginner friendly class, no experience necessary!
FMI: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com or (207) 666-0402; for details and registration.
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Annual Plant Sale
The Garden Club of Wiscasset’s annual plant sale is an outdoor only sale featuring a bake sale and children’s table. Club members will be selling shrubs and perennials including hybrid day lilies and peonies.
The plant sale is the major fundraiser supporting both scholarships and town-wide beautification projects. Cash, checks, and credit cards all accepted.
Anyone interested in sharing plants or for more information, please call Lisa Freeman at 207-720-0801.
Location: Wiscasset Town Hall, corner of Routes 1 and 27.
Photo by Emily Adler.
Wiscasset Farmers' Market
Featuring locally grown veggies, seafood, grass fed beef, pork, rabbit, cheese, flowers, soap, coffee, fruit, baked goods, frozen prepared Columbian food, maple syrup, and hard cider!
Find a list of vendors here.
Location: Wiscasset Town Office Parking Lot (behind the building), 51 Bath Rd., (Rte. 1), Wiscasset, ME 04578
Oil Stick Still Life Workshop
In addition to your creation on a 1" thick birch wood panel, you will get to bring home your own set of Oil Sticks! This materials cost of $47 is included in your registration. A little goes a long way so this take-home set will last you through many more creations! They will surely become your new favorite medium. If you are a seasoned oil painter, these are an exciting addition to your routine, and if you have never touched oil paints, this is a wonderful introduction to them, since you have the option to leave out all the hassle of excessive oil painting supplies by simply using the sticks on their own.
This is a beginner friendly class taught by Sarah Spencer, no experience necessary!
Contact: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com; (207) 666-0402
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Register online here.
Wiscasset Wormfest
As dubbed by National Geographic 20 years ago, Wiscasset holds a unique claim to fame as the "worm capital of the world," boasting a rich tradition of worm digging that stretches back generations. Wormfest will be a celebration of a quirky yet integral part of Wiscasset's history. June 8th will be a day filled with music, local cuisine, entertaining games, and a journey through the fascinating history of worm digging in our community. Highlights include the live band, Something Stupid, a "dirt" pie eating contest, free kids games, food vendors and more!
FMI: send a message to wiscassetwormfest@gmail.com
Location: Wiscasset Village, Rte. 1, Wiscasset, ME 04578
Needle Felting Seascapes Workshop
In this workshop you'll be introduced to the basic techniques involved in needle felting by instructor Isabel Stearns. Together we will create the seascape of your dreams by "painting" with wool. Your piece will be finished in a 5" wooden hoop frame. This is a fun class for all levels and makes a wonderful home decoration or unique gift. All materials are included.
Contact: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com; (207) 666-0402
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Register Online here.
Style Party!
Mark your calendar for a fun, stylish, summer bash at Markings Gallery! Come dressed to impress for an evening celebrating personal style and wearable art. Featuring meet and greet with the artists, raffles, discounts, and more! Find more info. here.
Location: Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath, ME 04530
Questions: markingsgallery@gmail.com
Wiscasset Art Walk
Wiscasset Art Walk is a summertime celebration of art, music, performance, and history, located in the beautiful 19thcentury Village of Wiscasset, Maine, along the sparkling Sheepscot River.
Visit artist-owned galleries and the village’s fine collection of boutique shops and antique stores. Look for music in the galleries; performers, artists, and community groups on the sidewalks. Meet friends or make new friends during this visitor-friendly evening.
All events are free and family-friendly with plentiful free parking throughout the Village.
WAW is located in the Village Center along Rte. 1 (Main St.)
Image: Sylvan Gallery hosts artists and visitors during Wiscasset Art Walk! Bob Bond photo.
Strawberry Festival
It’s time once again for the greatly anticipated, old-fashioned, St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival, now in its 70th year! Everything is fresh, fresh, fresh, and made with love!
The time-honored strawberry shortcake assemblage includes a homemade biscuit, native berries, real whipped cream or locally made ice cream. There will also be fresh-picked quarts of berries for sale, picked for you by St. Philip’s volunteers.
Additional Strawberry Fest features include the ever-amazing Bargain Basement, an antiques table, a hot dog stand, a baked goods table, a plant table, and an outdoor crafts fair. And don’t miss the delicious pie auction at noon! This is truly a ‘families invited’ event with a children’s area with games and activities.
FMI: call St. Philip’s at 882-7184, leaving a brief message and a call-back number.
Location: St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, ME 04578.
Fused Glass Ornament Workshop
CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Dive into some festive fun under the sun and jump into the holiday spirit by making your own glass ornaments! Unleash your inner elf as you create holiday magic in the middle of the summer. Add some sparkle to your tree or sunny window! We had a BLAST at our first ornament workshop and we don't want to wait until December to do it again. Each student will choose and assemble 4 glass ornaments that artist & instructor Kathy Faass will take back to her kiln to fire for us after class. Pieces made in class will be ready to pick up by 12/14. (We can ship them to you if need be for $8 per student.)
This is a beginner friendly class, no experience necessary!
Contact: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com; (207) 666-0402
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Register for workshop here.
Wiscasset Homes on Tour
A classic mid-coast Maine event, Wiscasset Homes on Tour unlocks the doors to some of the fine, historic homes that have led to Wiscasset’s designation as Maine’s prettiest Village and the finest collection of 19th century buildings in Maine.
The home tour of the 2020s revisits the decades of open doors through the 20th century, but with fresh and contemporary flair.
Watch this space for more details about Homes on Tour 2024 and advance ticket sales!
Cyanotype Printing Workshop
We had SO much fun in this class last summer and can't wait to do it again!
Led by experienced instructor, Sarah Spencer, students will make and take home 2 greeting cards and 1 canvas tote bag. We will be using plants, seaweed, shells, and other found materials to create bold relief images that resemble an x-ray!
Cyanotype is a 180 year old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive indigo blue. Compared to other photographic printing processes, cyanotype is easy and accessible. No darkroom is needed; instead, it uses the power of the sun.
This is a beginner friendly class. Kids accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Contact: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com; (207) 666-0402
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Register here.
Wiscasset Art Walk
Wiscasset Art Walk is a summertime celebration of the arts in a 19th century mid-coast Maine village. On the last Thursday of the summer months, the Village of Wiscasset, Maine, invites local residents and visitors from away to enjoy art galleries, artists' studios, unique shops, historic sites, music and street performance, all in a beautiful riverfront setting!
WAW is located in the Village Center, along Rte. 1 (Main St.).
Image: Amy makes polaroid-type portraits during Wiscasset Art Walk. Bob Bond photo.
Summerfest 2024
Wiscasset Common comes alive with Summerfest activities on the 4th Saturday in July! Featuring music by a ragtime band, a Scottish piper, and other musical performers, the day’s events also include plants and baked goods for sale, children’s activities, hand-made wood products and toys for purchase, tables full of treasures (and trash), and the very popular jewelry and book stands where very desirable selections are very affordable!
Win a themed basket or one of the donated items from local businesses. And all pooches are welcome to take part in the dog show and parade - no dog goes home without an award!
If you time it right, have lunch at the Uncommon Cafe with burgers and dogs fresh off the grill!
For more than 40 years, Summerfest has been sponsored by the First Congregational Church (big white church facing Wiscasset Common) and all proceeds are distributed to local organizations which support health, housing, food insecurity, and education for people in need of some help.
Watercolor Batik Workshop
Watercolor Batik is a unique painting technique that uses melted wax & watercolors on rice paper to create work with stunning texture & depth. Experienced artist & instructor, Jeanne Lally, will walk you through using fine point pens, wax resist, applying watercolor paint, and removing the wax at the end! This is a rare technique we are thrilled to host Jeanne to teach us!
Students will learn & create a piece to take home the same day! All materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
Contact: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com; (207) 666-0402
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Register for the workshop here.
Silk Scarf Dyeing Workshop
Taught by Kathy Faass, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the intricate art of silk dyeing while creating your own stunning wearable masterpiece. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Kathy will provide personalized guidance and expert tips to help you achieve stunning results. All materials, including premium silk scarves, dyes, brushes, and resist materials, will be provided, ensuring you have everything you need to bring your artistic vision to life. You'll also learn essential techniques for setting and preserving your dye, ensuring your creations maintain their brilliance over time.
Contact: Annie@SouthportGeneralStore.com; (207) 666-0402
Location: The Barn at the Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04538
Register for the workshop here.
Wiscasset Art Walk
During Wiscasset Art Walk, the Village becomes a festival with sidewalk activities, community art projects, and special features: performances by local musicians on the street and in the art galleries; hands-on art projects, food trucks, a pop-up sidewalk bistro and more! Participant sites are marked with colorful streamers; touring maps are available throughout the Village. Lots of free parking.
WAW is located in the Village center along Rte. 1 (Main St.) Rain or shine.
Image: Sidewalk as stage for Jack and Chris. Bob Bond photo.
Wiscasset Schoonerfest
A day-long celebration of the Wiscasset riverfront and a look back at the town’s long history of a working waterfront. On the water, take a schooner ride, visit White’s Island by boat, help a lobsterman harvest his catch, and delight in the romance of a lighted boat parade. On the land, take a walking tour of historic homes, listen to chanties, play games with your kids, enjoy local food trucks, and dance the evening away.
Find the festivities on the Recreational Pier, Water St., in Wiscasset Village.
FMI: Dan Watts, 860-338-3576
Wiscasset Art Walk
Wiscasset Art Walk is a summertime celebration of art, music, performance, and history in Wiscasset’s charming riverfront Village. Galleries are artist-owned, and boutique shops are open for perusing. Enjoy special music and performance features and guest artists each month.
As the sun sets early during the final WAW of the season in September, join family and friends under the big tent for a dance party!
WAW is located in Wiscasset Village, Maine, along Rte. 1 (Main St.), with plenty of free parking.
Image: T-Acadie plays while visitors dance. Bob Bond photo.
Wiscasset Farmers' Market
Featuring local and regional providers of produce, freshly roasted coffee, baked goods, plants, meats, honey, maple syrup, soaps, and other products.
Location: Wiscasset Town Office Parking Lot (behind the building), 51 Bath Rd., (Rte. 1), Wiscasset, ME 04578
Paper Art in the Barn: Giane Cone Flower Wreath
Elevate your home decor with the stunning beauty of a Giant Paper Cone Flower Wreath in this unique crafting experience, using handmade papers provided by Joelle, or your favorite papers from home. Under Joelle's guidance, each participant will craft a distinctive wreath, transforming simple materials into a captivating piece of art. Embrace the artistry and make a statement with these handmade masterpieces to adorn your home.
Instructor Joelle Webber has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books and craft work. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Location: Rose at Lulu's Barn, 389 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578. Find more info. here.
Link Stitch Books
The Link Stitch continues our exploration of the book form, this class reinforces the vocabulary of book anatomy, the tools needed for hand book binding, and material considerations for making beginner book structures. Our Link Stitched book will be sewn into a folded paper cover with a concertina spine. Historically, this hand stitched pattern would have been sewn onto wooden boards and hidden by leather, but we will make it a decorative element of our books. All tools and materials needed for the class will be provided.
Instructor Joelle Webber has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books and craft work. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Location: Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915, 207-338-2222. Find more info. here.
Triangle Shawl Knitting Workshop
Discover the joy of knitting your very own triangle shawl with life-long knitter, Annie Buchholz Perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike, this class includes everything you need to create a gorgeous accessory: a carefully curated kit featuring luxurious Maine-made yarn, premium circular needles, & an easy to read pattern.
Immerse yourself in a supportive and creative environment as you work on your project, and leave with the skills and confidence to continue your knitting journey at home.
Location: Southport General Store, 443 Hendricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04576
For registration info. and register online here. If you have any questions about the class, reach out to Annie.
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
DaPonte String Quartet with guest oboist, Amanda Hardy, Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra; Assistant Professor of Oboe, Boston Conservatory at Berkeley; and Oboe Faculty, New England Conservatory Prep.
Program: Mozart Oboe Quartet KV 370, Dohnányi Serenade Op. 10 & Britten Phantasy Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello.
Location: St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME. FMI
Photo: Amanda Hardy; photo by South Shaker Photo
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
DaPonte String Quartet with guest oboist, Amanda Hardy, Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra; Assistant Professor of Oboe, Boston Conservatory at Berkeley; and Oboe Faculty, New England Conservatory Prep.
Program: Mozart Oboe Quartet KV 370, Dohnányi Serenade Op. 10 & Britten Phantasy Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello.
Location: Nordica Hall Merrill Hall, Univ. of Maine, 246 Main St., Farmington, ME. FMI
Photo: Amanda Hardy; photo by South Shaker Photo
K-12 Wiscasset Public School's Student Art Show
This show at the Maine Art Gallery gives the Wiscasset art students the opportunity to exhibit in a historic art gallery, which fittingly had also been a school. Besides the anticipated 100 pieces of student work, the exhibit also features their teachers’ work. Students and their mentors offer different generational interpretations of Maine subjects that have attracted artists to Maine for centuries. View the natural beauty of Maine through the eyes of these youthful artists!
The Student Art Show exhibition is open on these Saturday and Sunday dates: April 13/14, 20/21, 27/28 from 11am to 4pm on each of these days.
The gallery shows are free and open to the public. FMI: 207-687-8143; info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org
Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St., Wiscasset, ME 04578.
Image: Sunflower by Grace McKenna, 2022
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
DaPonte String Quartet with guest oboist, Amanda Hardy, Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra; Assistant Professor of Oboe, Boston Conservatory at Berkeley; and Oboe Faculty, New England Conservatory Prep.
Program: Mozart Oboe Quartet KV 370, Dohnányi Serenade Op. 10 & Britten Phantasy Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello.
Location: Meeting House Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport, ME. FMI
Photo: Amanda Hardy; photo by South Shaker Photo
Opening Reception for Wiscasset Public Schools Student Art Show
View art work by local Wiscasset students, grades K-12, with art work by their teachers also on view. Enjoy student vision and accomplishment and multigenerational interpretations of Maine’s natural beauty during this special evening celebration.
Free and open to the public at the Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St., Wiscasset, ME 04578.
FMI: 207-687-8143; info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
DaPonte String Quartet with guest oboist, Amanda Hardy, Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra; Assistant Professor of Oboe, Boston Conservatory at Berkeley; and Oboe Faculty, New England Conservatory Prep.
Program: Mozart Oboe Quartet KV 370, Dohnányi Serenade Op. 10 & Britten Phantasy Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello.
Location: Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport, ME. FMI
Photo: Amanda Hardy; photo by South Shaker Photo
The Making of a Successful Design
The Garden Club of Wiscasset invites you to join us for a presentation by Sandra Leonard of the Judges Council of the Garden Club Federation of Maine*. Sandra will talk about conditioning fresh plant material, choosing a container, and various types of mechanics. She will then demonstrate her technique by doing a few designs for the group.
Refreshments follow the program and the public is invited free of charge. Please note: snow date is April 11.
Take part in this fascinating - and timely - presentation at Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church, 28 High Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578.
*The Judges Council is part of the Garden Club Federation of Maine and the National Garden Club. The Council is made up of accredited members who have completed Flower Show School courses and passed comprehensive examinations.
Image: Arrangement by Lisa Freeman for the Garden Club Federation of Maine June Convention (2023)
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
DaPonte String Quartet with guest oboist, Amanda Hardy, Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra; Assistant Professor of Oboe, Boston Conservatory at Berkeley; and Oboe Faculty, New England Conservatory Prep.
Program: Mozart Oboe Quartet KV 370, Dohnányi Serenade Op. 10 & Britten Phantasy Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello.
Location: Jewish Community Alliance, 1342 Congress St., Portland, ME. FMI
Photo: Amanda Hardy; photo by South Shaker Photo
Book Binding for Beginners
Explore the vocabulary of book anatomy, the tools needed for hand book binding, and material considerations for making beginner book structures. This 3-week class will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Calligraphic Papers, Pamphlet Books, and Pocket Accordion Books. Each class will focus on a different topic. All materials & tools will be provided.
Instructor Joelle Webber has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books and craft work. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Location: Merrymeeting Adult Ed Center, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME 04086, 207-729-7323.
Find more info. here.
Book Arts Bazaar 2024
Visit Joelle Webber of Mermaid Bindery along with fellow book folk from around New England at a festival with book artists, papermakers, bookbinders, printmakers, educators, writers, and all things related to the book. There is always lots of exciting merchandise for book artists and book enthusiasts at the annual Book Arts Bazaar.
Joelle has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books and craft work. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Location: Wishcamper Center, University of Maine, 34 Bedford St Portland, ME 04101. Find more info. here.
French Sewn Books
Expand your book binding skills and learn a new hand bound book technique! The French Sewn continues our exploration of the book form, this class reinforces the vocabulary of book anatomy, the tools needed for hand book binding, and material considerations for making beginner book structures. The French Sewn book is stitched onto tabs that will be laced into a folded paper cover. Historically these hand stitched patterns would have been hidden by covers, but we will make them a decorative element of our books. All tools and materials needed for the class will be provided.
Instructor and book artist, Joelle Webber, has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery, she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Workshop location: Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915; 207-338-2222. More workshop details and registration here.
Explore the Art of the Book with Midcoast Maine Book Arts
The Midcoast Maine Book Arts group is very pleased to be hosted in the Carey Gallery of the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta, Maine, for the month of April, 2024. Our artists create and illustrate a wide range of book forms, including miniature books, paper sculpture, stitched paper images, photography, calligraphy, print material and various versions of pop-up and accordion books. Come enjoy the visual delight and broad range of book arts themes and techniques in this month's exhibit.
Formed in 2018, MMBA is an informal collective with a mission to promote, encourage, and educate working and aspiring book artists in the midcoast Maine area. The group is dedicated to creating and sharing work, processes, and materials with one another to expand and support each other's efforts and skills. We seek to exhibit the works of our members as well as other book artists, hosting artist book workshops, mentoring sessions, and community events with the goal to enlighten the general public about this art form. Find the Midcoast Maine Book Arts on Facebook, or join to get notices of meetings and exhibitions by emailing sandy.weisman2@gmail.com.
Exhibit location: Carey Gallery, Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St, Damariscotta, Maine. The library is open Tues. through Fri., 9am to 6pm; Sat., 10am to 2pm; closed Sun. and Mon.
Image: For the Time Being by Joelle Webber
Lidded Box Workshop
Join instructor Joelle Webber as she guides students through a day-long journey of paper arts! The Lidded Box is the perfect beginner's box. This course will demystify the process while gaining experience using wet adhesives with multiple types of materials. We will learn many important tools & techniques needed in the book arts.
We will all end the day with a hand-bound box that we can each collage and decorate in our own style. This day long class will be taught in two, 3 hour sessions: 9am-noon & 1-4pm, with an hour break for lunch.
Register for the class here.
Joelle has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Hosted by Village Handcraft, 52 Water St., Wiscasset Village, ME 04578
Decoratively Bound Books
A three-week series of book arts classes that will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Paste Papers, French Sewn Books, and Link Stitch Books. Each class will focus on a different topic, while we learn the basics of book binding vocabulary and a bit of book binding history.
Workshop instructor, Joelle Webber, has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery, she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up, and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
The three workshops, Feb. 27, March 5, and March 12, are located at Boothbay Region High School, 236 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, (207) 633-3224
Find details and register here.
Paper Art in the Barn: Accordion Rosettes
Join Joelle Webber of Mermaid Bindery for a delightful afternoon of exploring paper arts by the fire in Lulu's Barn. Revel in two hours of artistic expression and comfortable chat as we craft our decorative paper rosettes and sneak peaks at the adorable alpacas.
Joelle has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery, she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up, and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Workshop location is Rose at Lulu's Barn, 389 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578. Find more details and registration here.
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
Program: Beethoven String Trio in D Major, Op. 9 no 2, Françaix String Trio & Arensky Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35 for violin, viola and 2 cellos with guest artist, cellist Fred Edelen.
Location: Lemont Hall, Brunswick
Find ticket and additional information here.
Edgecomb Community Church Sub Sale
Treat yourself to a fresh 8” ham and cheese sub with toppings, cookie, drink, and bag of chips - all for $10. Please order ahead by Wednesday, Feb. 7, by calling Marjorie DiVece at 207-882-6338. Pick up between 11am and 1pm on Saturday is at the Church, 15 Cross Point Rd., Edgecomb, ME, or arrange for delivery with Marjorie.
Sub sales benefit the Church’s outreach efforts. Doing good never tasted so fresh!
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
Program: Beethoven String Trio in D Major, Op. 9 no 2, Françaix String Trio & Arensky Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35 for violin, viola and 2 cellos with guest artist, cellist Fred Edelen.
Location: Nordica Hall, University of Maine, Farmington
Find ticket and additional information here.
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
Program: Beethoven String Trio in D Major, Op. 9 no 2, Françaix String Trio & Arensky Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35 for violin, viola and 2 cellos with guest artist, cellist Fred Edelen.
Location: Jewish Community Alliance, Portland
Find ticket and additional information here.
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
Program: Beethoven String Trio in D Major, Op. 9 no 2, Françaix String Trio & Arensky Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35 for violin, viola and 2 cellos with guest artist, cellist Fred Edelen.
Location: Union Hall, Rockport
Find ticket and additional information here.
DaPonte String Quartet Concert
Program: Beethoven String Trio in D Major, Op. 9 no 2, Françaix String Trio & Arensky Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35 for violin, viola and 2 cellos with guest artist, cellist Fred Edelen.
Location: St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Boothbay
Find ticket and additional information here.
The How's and Why's of Pruning
The Garden Club of Wiscasset invites you to join us for “The How’s and Why’s of Pruning,” presented by Liz Stanley, Horticulture Community Education Assistant, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
The presentation is in Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church, 28 High Street, Wiscasset, ME 02451
Refreshments after the program and the public is invited free of charge. Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 8. FMI contact Emily Adler.
Paper Art in the Barn: Valentine Chocolate Purses
Join Joelle Webber of Mermaid Bindery for a delightful afternoon of exploring paper arts by the fire in Lulu's Barn. Revel in two hours of artistic expression and comfortable chat as we craft our Valentine gifts and sneak peaks at the adorable alpacas.
Joelle has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Location: Lulu's Barn, 389 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578
Decoratively Bound Books
This is a three-week series of book arts classes that will cover various techniques and materials including Decorative Paste Papers, French Sewn Books, and Link Stitch Books. Each class will focus on a different topic while we learn the basics of book binding vocabulary and a bit of book binding history.
Instructor Joelle Webber has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery, she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Find more class details here.
Location: Merrymeeting Adult Ed Center, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME 04086, 207-729-7323
Transformation: Inspiration into Object
Transformation - noun, a metamorphosis. In physics – the induced or spontaneous change of one element into another by a nuclear process. This exhibition explores how artist books are made. From the initial inspiration, such as a poem, story, image or structure, and how the artist book object transforms and evolves in the creative process. Book artist Joelle Webber, of Westport Island, has two hand lettered pieces in this dynamic show.
Joelle has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
Find exhibit details here.
Location: Glickman Family Library, 7th floor; University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus; 314 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Social Media Workshop
In this workshop for local community organizations, non-profits, and small businesses, Christine Mercer, President, Blue2Media, will lay out the why's and the how to's for planning your 2024 marketing strategy, including determining your goals and how to achieve them.
Christine will review which social platforms work for various types of community organizations, non-profits, and small businesses and will advise how to structure your posts and communication to get a larger following -- followers who act on your pitch.
Blue2 Media is a marketing company specializing in social media and non-traditional methods of building brands and selling products and services. Christine has structured social media for presidential campaigns; Fortune 100 companies; and small, emerging businesses which her team hand picks based on their interests. She is a successful blogger and film reviewer and has her first novel coming to bookstores in February 2024.
The workshop, sponsored by Wiscasset Creative Alliance, is open to anyone with an interest in notching up their social media skills, free of charge.
Location: Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission office, 297 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME, or via ZOOM. Please RSVP to Julee Ketelhut, juleeketelhut@yahoo.com .
Rain Garden Installation and Best Practices
Please join the Garden Club of Wiscasset for this fascinating presentation by Rebecca Jacobs, Program Manager, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation. Refreshments to follow the presentation which is open to the public, free of charge.
Location: Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church, 28 High St., Wiscasset, ME.
image: Holiday baskets made by GCW members for community distribution.