Woodturning School Studio Day at Center for Maine Craft: Saturday May 23, 2009, 10 am - 4 pm

The Center for Maine Craft is thrilled to host the Woodturning School Studio Day, 10am - 4pm, May 23, 2009 (rain date: Monday May 25). Objects by the Woodturning School's artists and faculty are currently featured in the Center for Maine Craft's exhibition gallery space through May 31st. T

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Ferndale, WA (Vocus) May 13, 2009

The Center for Maine Craft is thrilled to host the Woodturning School Studio Day, 10am - 4pm, May 23, 2009 (rain date: Monday May 25). Objects by the Woodturning School's artists and faculty are currently featured in the Center for Maine Craft's exhibition gallery space through May 31st. The Studio Day will be an exciting opportunity to learn how the artists create the beautiful turned wood cups, bowls, vases, candlesticks, pepper mills and more, currently on display. Please mark your calendars and plan to stop by for a fun, educational event.

The Woodturning School was founded in 2004. Located in beautiful and historic midcoast region of Maine, the school offers structured courses, professional instruction, small classes, and plenty of individual attention. The staff and visiting instructors are professional woodturners: woodturning and teaching are their passion.

This Studio Day event and all summer programming take place at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner and are free and open to the public. On a sunny day please join us out on the lawn!

CENTER for MAINE CRAFT 2009 Summer Programming Calendar
(As of 5/9/09 please call 207-588-0021 or check http://www.mainecrafts.org for updates).

Saturday May 23, 10am - 4pm: Woodturning School Studio Day: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday May 30, 12 - 3pm: Day of Clay with the Central Maine Clay Artists: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday June 13, 12 - 3pm: 9 Hands Gallery Artist Studio Day: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday June 20, 12 - 3pm: Woodworking Studio Day, Kim Dailey & Dennis Curtis: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday June 27, 12 - 3pm: Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts MUDMOBILE: Interactive Ceramic Activity
Friday July 3, 12 - 3pm: July 4th kick-off party: Denny Mikes BBQ tasting and Jon Fernan's musical talent
Saturday July 11, 12 - 3pm: Blacksmithing Studio Day, Tony Takacs: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday July 18, 12 - 3pm: Clay Metal Studio Day, Lynda McCann Olson: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday July 25, 12 - 3pm: Enamel Studio Day, Sandra Stewart: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday August 1, 12 - 3pm: Basket Making Studio Day, Artists TBA: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday August 8, 10:30am - 4:30 pm: Textile Studio Day, Catherine Worthington: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday August 15, 12 - 3pm: Felt making Studio Day, Marianne Dubois & Maureen Andrew: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday August 22, 12 - 3pm: TBA
Saturday August 29, 12 - 3pm: Silk Art & Wood Art Studio Day, Suzanne & Don Carmichael: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday September 5, 10am - 4pm: Center Craft Show: Crafts, Food and Music by Center for Maine Craft Members

For more information about summer programming or high resolution images contact Sadie Bliss:
Phone: 207.588.0021, Email: sbliss (at) mainecrafts (dot) org

The Center for Maine Craft: A Maine Crafts Association Project
The Maine Crafts Association, a non-profit organization, encourages growth and increased awareness of the significant role craft artists play in Maine's culture, economy and heritage. Revenue generated by sales at The Center for Maine Craft helps to fulfill the Association's mission.

The Center for Maine Craft is located in the West Gardiner Travel Plaza. The Travel Plaza is also home to clean facilities, a small market, Starbucks and several eateries. The West Gardiner Service Plaza is conveniently located immediately off I-295 &95 on Route 126: Exit 103 from 95 South; Exit 102 from 95 North; Exit 51 from I-295.

To learn more about the Center for Maine Craft, The Maine Crafts Association and upcoming events: http://www.mainecrafts.org

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