On Monday, March 30th, the consortium of York County history organizations (of which the Brick Store Museum is a part) will be hosting award-winning historian and author, Dr. Alan Taylor, for a discussion on the American Revolution and its Maine connections. This program is free, and will be held on Zoom. Dr. Taylor is the […]
Create a needle felted pansy brooch in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn basic needle felting techniques while layering wool to form a floral design. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed. Each participant will leave with a finished pansy brooch ready to wear or gift. Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Would you like to create a visual record of your ancestor within the context of their time? During a five-week journey, this class will guide the participant through transforming a vintage book into a one-of-a-kind story of an ancestor. Participants will blend storytelling, reflection and artistic expression. This process will combine the use of old pictures, old […]
Create your own adorable wool owl in this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop. Using colorful wool roving and special felting needles, participants will learn the basics of shaping, layering, and adding details as they build a charming owl to take home. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Museum Members are invited to explore the spring exhibitions, featuring Art BLOOMS! including "Everyone's a Photographer" and "Unmatched: The Major League Story of Jack Coombs," enjoy light refreshments, and visit with staff, friends and neighbors. Please RSVP below to let us know you're coming. Not a member yet? Join us here!
Would you like to create a visual record of your ancestor within the context of their time? During a five-week journey, this class will guide the participant through transforming a vintage book into a one-of-a-kind story of an ancestor. Participants will blend storytelling, reflection and artistic expression. This process will combine the use of old pictures, old […]
Would you like to create a visual record of your ancestor within the context of their time? During a five-week journey, this class will guide the participant through transforming a vintage book into a one-of-a-kind story of an ancestor. Participants will blend storytelling, reflection and artistic expression. This process will combine the use of old pictures, old […]
Design and dye your own one-of-a-kind bandana in this fun, hands-on workshop! Participants will create patterns using a mud resist technique, then dye their fabric in rich indigo blue. Once the resist is washed away, your design will be revealed in bold contrast. This beginner-friendly class is a great mix of creativity and simple textile […]
The Art of Raku Raku is a dramatic pottery firing process in which a piece is quickly brought to a high temperature and then rapidly cooled. This unique method creates beautiful, unpredictable results, with no two pieces ever quite the same. Potter and gallery owner Cathie Cantara will share an inside look at several raku […]
Celebrate a charming Victorian-era tradition by making your own May Day Basket. Historically, May Day baskets were filled with flowers and secretly hung on a friend or neighbor’s door as a sweet surprise. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a small, round hanging basket designed to fit perfectly on a doorknob. This beginner-friendly class […]
Schedule Note: Between May 5 - 8, the Museum galleries will be CLOSED to install our new exhibition, "From Many, One: Results of Revolution." The Museum Store and Bauman Gallery exhibits are still available for view - check in at the Front Desk and we can show you where to go! Programming scheduled during this closure […]
The Brick Store Museum will share the cultural history of Picnic Rock alongside KLT's Nature Guide. For more information and to sign up: https://kennebunklandtrust.org/monthly-nature-walks/