Discover the art of bookbinding in this comprehensive, hands-on workshop series! Over four classes, you’ll create six unique book structures: Pamphlet Book – A simple and elegant design. Japanese Stab Bound Book – A traditional style with decorative stitching. Basic Codex – The classic multi-page book format. Hardcover Accordion Book – A versatile structure with […]
Explore the art of punch needle embroidery in this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn to create beautiful textures using two techniques: the Oxford Punch with yarns and the Ultra Punch (or Russian Punch) with DMC and Valdani threads. Punching mimics the look of hand-hooked and embroidered work—but it’s easier! If you can hold a pencil, you […]
Discover the art of bookbinding in this comprehensive, hands-on workshop series! Over four classes, you’ll create six unique book structures: Pamphlet Book – A simple and elegant design. Japanese Stab Bound Book – A traditional style with decorative stitching. Basic Codex – The classic multi-page book format. Hardcover Accordion Book – A versatile structure with […]
Get ready to dive into the art of needle felting in this hands-on workshop designed for adults! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll learn to craft decorative wool "snowballs" that are perfect for the winter season. These versatile creations can be displayed as charming seasonal décor or even used in […]
Celebrate love and creativity with this no-glue woolly wreath workshop! Using soft wool, a wire frame, and a festive bow, you’ll craft a charming Valentine’s wreath perfect for hanging or using as a table centerpiece. Once you master this simple technique, you’ll want to make wreaths for every season! No experience is needed—just bring your […]
Discover the art of bookbinding in this comprehensive, hands-on workshop series! Over four classes, you’ll create six unique book structures: Pamphlet Book – A simple and elegant design. Japanese Stab Bound Book – A traditional style with decorative stitching. Basic Codex – The classic multi-page book format. Hardcover Accordion Book – A versatile structure with […]
Practice some light sewing skill and work with felt to crate some seasonal “hand warmers”. We will sew our hearts and then fill them with rice to make reusable hand warmers!
Celebrate Galentine’s with a creative twist! Each participant will learn embroidery basics using a charming Maine-themed pattern featuring flowers and a lobster. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll master foundational stitches, pattern transfer techniques, and material selection while creating your own unique design. Bring your friends or come solo for a fun night of stitching and […]
Discover the art of bookbinding in this comprehensive, hands-on workshop series! Over four classes, you’ll create six unique book structures: Pamphlet Book – A simple and elegant design. Japanese Stab Bound Book – A traditional style with decorative stitching. Basic Codex – The classic multi-page book format. Hardcover Accordion Book – A versatile structure with […]
Join actress, playwright, ghost tour guide and award-winning author Leanna Renee Hieber as she shares the ways in which Southern Maine has inspired her fiction and non-fiction, in forthcoming works like America's Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger than Fiction where she discusses the area's famous Ghost Ships and why she's using Wolfe's Neck Preserve as […]
Discover the basics of hand embroidery in this fun and beginner-friendly class for kids! Learn simple stitches, how to transfer and pick out colorful materials. This class is all about creativity and hands-on fun—kids will complete their first embroidered design and feel proud of mastering a new skill in this timeless craft. This class is […]
Join the Brick Store Museum for a Discussion Series! Using Maine Humanities Council's Discussion Project program as a framework, gather with community members to read and discuss historic letters and diaries from the archives of the Brick Store Museum. This program seeks to engage our community in connections with the past and with each other. […]