Events
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.
Shaker Oval Box Workshop #1
Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM; Instructor: Michael Graham
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
Two New Gloucester fiber artists' studios are on the Maine Fiber Arts Tour this weekend:
Betsey Leslie's "Ewes2You" studio at Running Brook Farm, 34 Jack Hall Rd. (926-3708), and Beth Acker at Ackers' Acres Angora, 359 Gloucester Hill Rd. (926-4921). Open Sat & Sun.
Two New Gloucester fiber artists' studios are on the Maine Fiber Arts Tour this weekend:
Betsey Leslie's "Ewes2You" studio at Running Brook Farm, 34 Jack Hall Rd. (926-3708), and Beth Acker at Ackers' Acres Angora, 359 Gloucester Hill Rd. (926-4921). Open Sat & Sun.
