Maine Craft Weekend in Gardiner

Celebrate the art and craft of Central Maine in Gardiner on October 1 & 2.

Explore historic downtown Gardiner and discover Central Maine’s vibrant craft scene! Join us for a full weekend of events in our historic downtown including gallery exhibitions, open studios, trunk shows, live demos, craft beverages, and much more.

Maine Craft Weekend Events in Gardiner: For full listings details including days & times visit mainecraftweekend.org

• Stop in to Monkitree for woodturning demos and a jewelry making activity.
• See ceramicist Margaret Melanson demonstrate wheel throwing and printing designs into clay.
• Meet the makers at Purple Shed Woodworks for their open studio event.
• Visit the Alan Claude Gallery, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and take in some nice art!
• Discover sculptures while strolling through the beautiful waterfront park along the Kennebec River.
• Enjoy a Sebago Lake Distillery tour
• Out of My Head Designs hosts an open studio & trunk show
• Check out handmade stoneware pottery at Bateau Brewery

Maine Craft Weekend is an annual statewide celebration of craft presented by the Maine Crafts Association in partnership with Maine Made. This statewide tour features fine, traditional, and homespun craft, as well as visual and performing arts, Maine-made specialty foods, craft beverages, artist talks, activities for kids, and live music. This is an education, community-oriented and family-friendly event for all!