Events
Shaker Village
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: Blacksmithing
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Meeting the third Thu of each month at the Meeting House, Lower Village.
7 p.m.
Potluck dinner and program at Congregational Church in the Lower Village.
6:30 dinner, 7:30 program. FMI or RSVP, contact Betsey Leslie at ewes2you@gmail.com, 926-3708.
Nature Hike (pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4 PM
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
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: R&R Spinners
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Sept 20, 1-4 PM.
Dedication of the History Barn and celebration of the publication of the new book about New Gloucester by Tom Blake. At the new NG Historical Society History Barn behind Town Hall.
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: Classic Quilters
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Shaker Oval Box Workshop #2
Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM; Instructor: Michael Graham
The trademark Shaker oval boxes were made in different sizes - sold individually as well as in nests of up to 15. Participants will make two boxes - #3 (7-1/2" x 5" x 2-3/4") and #4 (9" x 6" x 3-3/8") - using a "kit" (cherry and pine woods) that will be assembled, finished, painted or oiled. Attendance at Workshop #1 is NOT a prerequisite for taking Workshop #2. No woodworking experience necessary. Materials provided - fee includes kit.
FEE: $90.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 15 people
Apple Saturday
Cider pressing will be featured at every 2009 Apple Saturday - the pressing is free - bring your own apples or buy Shaker orchard apples at the Shaker Store.
Special Event: Apple Pie Sale (in cooperation with New Gloucester Historical Society
NEW! Hats, Hats, Hats
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon; Instructor: Dolores Broberg
Apple Saturday
Cider pressing will be featured at every 2009 Apple Saturday - the pressing is free - bring your own apples or buy Shaker orchard apples at the Shaker Store.
Special Event: to be announced.
