Events
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
Meeting every third Thursday at 7 pm, September-May in the Meeting House (next to Town Hall).
Memorial Day Weekend
Shaker Museum and Shaker Store open for the 2009 season
Mondays through Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed Sundays)
Open through Columbus Day (October 12)
2nd season: "The Human and the Eternal: Shaker Art in Its Many Forms"
Workshops and Crafts Demos
The 2009 season long series of workshops and demos begins. For a free copy of our 2009 workshop, demo and special event catalog, contact the Shaker Museum:
(207) 926-4597 and/or usshakers@aol.com
Floorcloth Workshop
Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM; Instructor: Betsy Grecoe
Begining at AMVET Post 6 Hall on Route 100 to Memorial School on Route 231, the annual Memorial Day Parade starts at 9 a.m.
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
NEW! A Garden of 'Simple Abundance'
Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM; Instructor: Betsey-Ann Golon
Herbs, fruit, vegetables and flowers in a garden that you create for your own needs. Betsey will share 35 years of experience using companion planting, layering, organic methods and raised bed gardening. Participants will leave with catalogs, seeds, soil recipes and herbs from the Shaker garden. Information on what to bring with you will be sent at registration.
FEE: $40.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 12 people
Herb Garden Internships
June 2 - July 30 (garden work days continue into August if you choose to continue)
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
Mountain Avenue
New Gloucester’s own band with boundless talent and energy. Local favorites play a jambalaya of blues, bluegrass, folk, rock and jazz featuring Ben Detroy, Hal Phillips, Todd Burowes, Tom Schipper, Ted McHugh playing guitar, mandolin, fiddle, rub board and drums.
Woodcarving for Beginners
Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM; Instructor: Norm Devonshire
Start a new hobby. Come and learn the basics of carving and go home with a finished carving. Norm will teach you the proper use of the knife including the types of cuts and how to sharpen the knife. Fee includes knife and carving block (wood).
FEE: $40.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 6 people
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
Mittens Plain and Fancy
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM; Instructors: Naomi Northrup and Mary Philbin
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
