Events
Wednesday, July 8, 10 AM - 1 PM; Instructor: Betsey-Ann Golon
Learn the best varieties of lavender to plant, how to maintain raised beds, simple propagation, harvesting, plus craft and culinary uses. Participants will visit the Shaker herb garden and each will leave with lavender from the gardens.
FEE: $30.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 12 people
Kerry Loupe and Caroline Loupe of New Gloucester with Gena McGrath, owner of Springpoint Farm in Durham are offering two exciting workshops called "Horses as Healers and Teachers" on JUly 11/12 and August 7/8.
Each program is one full day workshop preceded by an evening program on the previous day and will be held at Springpoint Farm in Durham, ME.
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION at Shaker Village.
: Maine Angora Producers Spinning - Beth Acker
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Saturday, July 11
9 AM - 12 Noon (session 1) OR 1 PM - 4 PM (session 2);
Instructor: Chris Becksvoort
Dovetails for beginners, as well as those who need a brush-up. The class will practice making through dovetails, starting with correct sawing methods, layout, chiseling, transfer and final fitting. Materials will be provided. Please bring a pencil, square, marking knife, T-bevel (or dovetail gauge), dovetail saw, chisels, mallet and clamps if you have them. Important Note: choose session 1 or session 2 when registering.
FEE: $30.00 (pre-registration required / fee includes materials)
Nature Hike (pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4 PM
See May 23rd entry for details. Wear sturdy footwear.
FEE: $5.00 adults; $2.00 children; under 6 FREE
Call (207) 926-4597 to make reservations, or email usshakers@aol.com
The Maine Music Society's 15th annual Garden & Home Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, rain or shine.
This year's fundraising tour consists of seven locations including seven gardens and one home interior.
Participants include:
The Garden of Gerry and Pam Hamann of New Gloucester. The garden was conceived 30 years ago as the owners lived in the basement of their new home.
Today, that is hard to believe. The brick cape is completely surrounded by cottage gardens, adding charm to the property.
Kerry Loupe and Caroline Loupe of New Gloucester with Gena McGrath, owner of Springpoint Farm in Durham are offering two exciting workshops called "Horses as Healers and Teachers" on JUly 11/12 and August 7/8.
Each program is one full day workshop preceded by an evening program on the previous day and will be held at Springpoint Farm in Durham, ME.
Freedom Basket Workshop
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 4 PM; Instructor: Pat Libby
A little late for the Glorious Fourth, but fun anyway! Multi-colored reed basket is big enough for mail, hangs from a wooden bushel handle and features a handmade pottery star tied on the front. For beginners and intermediates. Materials provided - dyed reed, handle, pottery star.
FEE: $45.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 10 people
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: R&R Spinners
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Pet Show will be July 21 at 6:30 pm. Registration not required, but very much appreciated
Concert: Kindling Stone
Kindling Stone's third venture into Maine and their third visit to the Shaker Meetinghouse follows last year's successful release of their first CD. Chris Moore and Mark Wingate, otherwise known as Kindling Stone, will bring their instrumental/vocal uniqueness to Shaker Village - their music is contemporary and original yet rooted in rich musical traditions including the Shaker heritage. Join us on Saturday, July 25 at 7 PM for a return of two talented musicians.
FEE: $15.00 (reservations required - call (207) 926-4597 or email usshakers@aol.com)
Beads Woven From Paper
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon at Shaker Village
Instructor: Dolores Broberg
Using some elementary basketry techniques, participants will transform strips of paper into attractive beads for jewelry making and ornaments. Learn how to prepare the materials, how to weave the beads and what to do with them once you've got them. Bring scissors suitable for paper cutting, glue stick, hair spray or nail polishes can be useful if you have them. All other materials will be provided.
FEE: $20.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 7 people
Over 100 farms including the Shakers and Pineland Farms will host tours. Check the www.getrealmaine.com website for details.
Casting call for the 2009 play, July 28, at 6:30 pm. Every one who wants a part is guaranteed a part.
NEW! Basil: Growing & Using the King of the Herb Garden
Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM at Shaker Village
Instructor: Betsey-Ann Golon
Learn about the many varieties of basil, growth tips, harvesting for fresh and dried use. The workshop will enjoy tasting a bounty of sample recipes and each person will leave with recipes and basil from the Shaker gardens.
FEE: $30.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 12 people
Shaker Oval Box Workshop #1
Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM; Instructor: Michael Graham
