Loring Memorial Park, 449-455 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Learn how to find and identify birds in the winter! Binoculars help, but are not required.
Tending Wild Willows (FREE!)
Sun, Jan 24
East End Beach
Jan 24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East End Beach, East End Beach, Eastern Promenade Trail, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Practice pruning and coppicing wild willows to promote prolific growth for basketry.
Pine Needle Baskets
Tue, Jan 26
Studio Artisane
Jan 26, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Studio Artisane, 414 Middle Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105, USA
We'll cover the basics of coiled basketry, which is a global, ancient human skill, and create a wonderful pine-needle basket. Every participant will make a basket to take home.
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Sat, Jan 30
The Barefoot Forge
Jan 30, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Barefoot Forge, 74 Deervale Rd, Durham, ME 04222, USA
Gain a general overview of the basics of blacksmithing by making coat hooks, plant hangers, fire-pokers, craft awls, s-hooks, and more.
Woven Willow Hearts
Sat, Feb 13
414 Middle Rd
Feb 13, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
414 Middle Rd, 414 Middle Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105, USA
Happy Valentine's Day, now please weave.
Coal-Burned Spoon Carving
Sat, Feb 20
Share Den
Feb 20, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Share Den, 111 Sheridan St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Learn to use a coal-from the fire and a sharp knife to carve a beautiful wooden spoon.
Winter Shelter (FREE!)
Sat, Feb 27
Carter Field
Feb 27, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carter Field, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Learn the basics of winter shelter building: how to make an improvised effective snow shelter. Also: pine needle tea!