2010 Calendar of Events
Please Note: If you would like to receive a free copy of the workshop/demonstration flyer including the workshop registration form, please contact [email protected] or (207) 926-4597 or Shaker Museum, 707 Shaker Rd., New Gloucester, ME 04260.

August 28 
MAINE NATIVE AMERICAN SUMMER MARKET & DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm
A repeat of last year's highly successful demo and sale. Fifteen Native American artists representing three tribes will be on hand to show their creations and demonstrate how such beautiful traditions continue in Maine. Admission is free.
Weave a Bookmark using Tapestry Techniques
Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm; Instructor: Dolores Broberg
Learn the ancient art of tapestry weaving with just a small commitment of your time and energy. Use that paper yarn you made earlier along with beautiful yarns the instructor will bring. End up with the ability to make small, elegant gifts that friends and family will prize and which you can easily send in the mail.
Enrollment: 15
Fee: $30.00 (pre-registration required)
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)

September 2010
September 4 
Gel Printing, Floral Prints
Saturday, 9:30 am - 4 pm; Instructor: Bonnie Faulkner
Gel printing utilizes simple tools: a soft brayer, water-based printer's ink and a gel surface made from pharmaceutical gel. From there, the exploration of mark making and image making begins and the potential and possibilities are infinitely endless and intriguing. Using a variety of freshly picked Shaker herbs, we will create delicate flora images that can be transformed and layered in a variety of basic printmaking techniques. Make your own stationery, greeting cards or simply enjoy an original gel print to hang in a frame! There are no rules - once a print is pulled you are encouraged to "read" it, and then continue to work on it depending on what the print itself calls for. Gel printing will welcome you and open up your creative spirit! Artists of all levels are welcome.
Enrollment: 12
Fee: $40.00 (pre-registration required)
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)

September 11 
Book Arts
Saturday, 9:30 am - 4 pm; Instructor: Bonnie Faulkner
This workshop is intended as an introduction to the art of hand-made books. Each participant will leave at the end of the day with at least 3 completed books. There is an entire field of possibilities to making your own books. Contents can range from poetry, prose, photographs, collage, short stories, children's stories, etc. You are only limited by your imagination. Through a series of demonstrations and practical applications, you will be shown how to make a range of simple sewn and folded book structures including: accordion, pocket, and single section notebook. This workshop is geared toward the beginning bookbinder but all are welcome! Participants should bring any photos, memorabilia, poetry or other 2D tidbits that might be incorporated into your books.
Enrollment: 12
Fee: $40.00 (pre-registration required)
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: R&R Spinners
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: Blacksmithing - Tim Greene
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Nature Hike (pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4 PM
See May 29th 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 [email protected]

September 18 CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: Classic Quilters
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
September 23-26 Shaker Booth at Common Ground Country Fair
Maine's most unusual fair with multiple offerings including our Shaker booth as part of the Maine Agricultural Products Area of the Fair. The fair is held in Unity,ME, just off Routes 139/220. For details about the fair visit www.mofga.org. Plan to join us.

September 25 
Apple Saturday
10 am - 4:30 pm
Cider pressing will be featured at every 2010 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 the New Gloucester Historical Society

October 2009
October 2 
Apple Saturday
10 am - 4:30 pm
Cider pressing will be featured at every 2010 Apple Saturday - the pressing is free - bring your own apples or buy Shaker orchard apples at the Shaker Store.
Special Event: Candied Apple Sale
Learning Magic
Saturday, 9 am - 12 noon; Instructors: Karen & Stephen Seymour
Amaze your family and friends! This introduction to the art of performing magic will start with a magic show and will end with each participant taking home wonders to share. No experience necessary, just the ability to follow directions and keep a secret. This workshop is entirely indoors and will be held rain or shine.
Enrollment: 15
Fee: $30.00 for 2 (pre-registration required)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: R&R Spinners
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)

October 9 
Apple Saturday
10 am - 4:30 pm
Cider pressing will be featured at every 2010 Apple Saturday - the pressing is free - bring your own apples or buy Shaker orchard apples at the Shaker Store.
Special Event: Cider and doughnut sale
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: Weaving - Marjie Thompson
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Nature Hike (pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4 PM
See May 29th 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 [email protected]

October 11 
Columbus Day - Shaker Museum closes for the 2010 season
Shaker Store open Saturdays ONLY, 10 AM - 4:30 PM until the Shaker Christmas Fair on December 4.

December 2009
December 4 
Shaker Christmas Fair
Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM
A traditional holiday fair with gifts for all ages held in nine rooms of the 1816 Trustees' Office and the Merry Christmas Garage. Highlights include Shaker home made baked goods, holiday comestibles, handmade items, Shaker oval boxes, Shaker herbs, Book Room, wooden toys, Shaker yarns, cheese and pickles, wreaths, a White Elephant Room full of bargains and many more holiday offerings.
"Come one, come all."
Odds and Ends of Workshop Registration Instruction

Registrations accepted in the order received by our office - pre-registration required for all workshops - enrollment limits in each workshop.
Full fee due at time of registration.
Refund of fee dependent upon timing of participant cancellation and any expenses incurred by the museum at the time of the cancellation.
Cancellation of a workshop by the Shaker Museum results in full refund to participants.
Members of the Friends of the Shakers are entitled to a $5.00 discount on fees.
Register early to avoid disappointment.
Read the workshop descriptions carefully - many of the workshops have special notes for participants.
No registration confirmations will be sent - a reminder card will be sent a week or so ahead of the workshop date.
Questions? Pre-registration information? For more details or information on any calendar listings, call: (207) 926-4597; or email: [email protected]

Printable Workshop Registration Form

A little bit about our Instructors ...

Chris Becksvoort is a nationally recognized cabinetmaker who practices his trade in our hometown of New Gloucester, Maine. He has a tremendous knowledge of wood and great mastery of hand tools and age-old techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joinery. He is the author of the book Shaker Legacy (available in our Reception Center), and frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine. Chris frequently donates his time and talents to Shaker Village.

Dolores Broberg lives in South Portland, Maine and has been doing crafts in Maine and workshops at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village for many years. Her workshops blend ancient and international crafts with unique, modern style. Dolores specializes in a wide range of papermaking techniques and artistic methods.

Norm Devonshire of Raymond, Maine is an accomplished woodcarver who has received awards for his skill and creativity. Norm is always working on some project -a folk carving of a person or animal, or perhaps a sculptural rendition of a bird. Norm's enthusiasm and passion for woodcarving are contagious, so his workshops are always popular with beginners and hobbyist woodworkers alike. His work can be seen in our museum gift shop.

Bonnie Faulkner, owner of Heron Point Gallery in Portland, Maine has a wealth of abilities including fused and stained glass, jewelry-making, textiles arts and bookmaking. Her association with Shaker Village goes back many years and we are very pleased to offer her 2010 workshops, which are totally new to our schedule.

Fran Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine has been doing chair caning workshops for too many years to count! He is not only a master of standard chair caning, but also has an extensive background in some of the most challenging techniques ever created. Fran's gentle and patient disposition makes it possible for even the beginner to successfully cane their first chair.

Betsey-Ann Golon, owner of Common Folk Farm in Naples, Maine is the herbalist at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, where she manages the herb gardens and internship program. She also lectures nationally on a wide variety of topics, ranging from planting and growing herbs, to creating herbal products, tinctures and recipes. She regularly participates and consults at several renowned sites in the eastern United States, including historic Mt. Vernon.

Dan & Betsy Grecoe come to us from Tewksbury, MA. They are lifelong teachers, including decades in Massachusetts public schools and many years here leading workshops at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. They have also made many other contributions to the village with their friendship and creative skills.

Pat Libby of North Conway, NH is a long-time basket maker, Shaker Library volunteer and former guide and neighbor. Pat is replete with "Yankee ingenuity" and has a wealth of experience in basket-making techniques. Some of her baskets are on sale in our Reception Center gift shop.

Stephen & Karen Seymour of Windham, Maine are involved with a lot of people covering a lot of different age groups. Stephen is a Kindergarten teacher and Karen is a trained magician. Their teaching and recreational experience extends across the United States. They are perfect leaders for these family workshops.