Blog – Maine Crafts Association

January 19, 2019 | Speed Designing with Jolene McGowan

January 19, 2019 | Speed Designing with Jolene McGowan

November 10, 2018

Center 10th Anniversary Raffle: Buy Your Tickets!

Center 10th Anniversary Raffle: Buy Your Tickets!

November 2, 2018

November Happenings at Maine Craft Portland

November Happenings at Maine Craft Portland

October 31, 2018

TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY: A Brief History of the Center for Maine Craft

October 31, 2018

Small Business Saturday @ Center for Maine Craft

Small Business Saturday @ Center for Maine Craft

October 31, 2018

November Featured MCA Member: Molly Rose Oteri Hearn, Ellipsem Jewelry

November Featured MCA Member: Molly Rose Oteri Hearn, Ellipsem Jewelry

October 31, 2018

Annual Holiday Ornament Showcase

Annual Holiday Ornament Showcase

October 29, 2018

Event: in plain sight | site @ Mechanic’s Hall + Maine Craft Portland

Event: in plain sight | site @ Mechanic’s Hall + Maine Craft Portland

October 19, 2018

2018 Master Craft Artist Awards November 9

2018 Master Craft Artist Awards November 9

October 17, 2018

2019 Craft Apprentice Program Application Deadline: 12/7/2018

2019 Craft Apprentice Program Application Deadline: 12/7/2018

October 17, 2018

NEW: MCA Member Discount at Berlain Arts: Photography, Digital Services

October 1, 2018

First Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest at Maine Craft Portland

First Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest at Maine Craft Portland

October 1, 2018

Celebrating 10 Years! Center for Maine Craft 2008-2018

October 1, 2018

CAP Artist Talk & Program Info Session Oct 23rd, 3pm

CAP Artist Talk & Program Info Session Oct 23rd, 3pm

October 1, 2018

October Featured MCA Member: Jody Halliday

October Featured MCA Member: Jody Halliday

October 1, 2018

New Exhibition & Educational Flex Space @ Maine Craft Portland

New Exhibition & Educational Flex Space @ Maine Craft Portland

September 26, 2018

November 19 – December 31: Annual Holiday Ornament Showcase

November 19 – December 31: Annual Holiday Ornament Showcase

September 17, 2018

October 9-November 18: The Luthiers’ Craft

October 9-November 18: The Luthiers’ Craft

September 6, 2018

Maine Craft Portland: September First Friday

Maine Craft Portland: September First Friday

September 3, 2018

News From Maine Craft Portland: New Vendor, Wharf Warp

News From Maine Craft Portland: New Vendor, Wharf Warp

September 3, 2018

Exhibition Opening Sept 27th: Masters & Apprentices

Exhibition Opening Sept 27th: Masters & Apprentices

August 30, 2018

September 7 – October 7: Winterstick Snowboards

September 7 – October 7: Winterstick Snowboards

August 30, 2018

September Featured MCA Member: Ned Merrick

September Featured MCA Member: Ned Merrick

August 29, 2018

2018 FUNdraiser

2018 FUNdraiser

August 29, 2018

Maine Craft Portland: August First Friday

Maine Craft Portland: August First Friday

October 27, 2018 | Photography for Craft Artists Workshop

October 27, 2018 | Photography for Craft Artists Workshop

From the manager’s bench at Maine Craft Portland

From the manager’s bench at Maine Craft Portland

Coming early August: MCA gear! New t-shirts, totes and aprons designed by artist-member Molly Thompson.

Coming early August: MCA gear! New t-shirts, totes and aprons designed by artist-member Molly Thompson.

August Featured MCA Member: Rocky Mann

August Featured MCA Member: Rocky Mann

SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE!

FAQs: Selling Your Work in MCA Retail Galleries

FAQs: Selling Your Work in MCA Retail Galleries

Maine Craft Weekend Mini Craft Show

Maine Craft Weekend Mini Craft Show

July Featured MCA Member: Loveline Baskets

July Featured MCA Member: Loveline Baskets

JUNE 27 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2018: #BABYANIMALS

JUNE 27 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2018: #BABYANIMALS

Haystack Summer Conference: Two Full Scholarships for MCA Members!

Haystack Summer Conference: Two Full Scholarships for MCA Members!

MCA Online Fundraising Auction Begins June 21st High Noon!

MCA Online Fundraising Auction Begins June 21st High Noon!

Public Opening Celebration for Maine Craft Portland: First Friday Art Walk, July 6th

Public Opening Celebration for Maine Craft Portland: First Friday Art Walk, July 6th

Weekly Pop-Up Schedule at The Center for Maine Craft

Weekly Pop-Up Schedule at The Center for Maine Craft

Accepting Applications – MCW Mini Craft Show

Accepting Applications – MCW Mini Craft Show

June Featured MCA Member: Blue Butterfield Woodcuts

June Featured MCA Member: Blue Butterfield Woodcuts

Introducing, Hello & Welcome: Maine Craft Portland Staff!

Introducing, Hello & Welcome: Maine Craft Portland Staff!

Father’s Day Speakeasy Sale June 15-17, 2018

Father’s Day Speakeasy Sale June 15-17, 2018

Welcome: Maria Wolff, Maine Craft Portland Manager

Center for Maine Craft Annual Mother’s Day Sale: 25% OFF Jewelry & Pottery | May 5-13, 2018

Center for Maine Craft Annual Mother’s Day Sale: 25% OFF Jewelry & Pottery | May 5-13, 2018

2018 Artist In Their Studios Subjects Announced

2018 Artist In Their Studios Subjects Announced

May Featured MCA Member: Frenchies’ Natural Products

May Featured MCA Member: Frenchies’ Natural Products

Help MCA Complete Our Funding Match! Only $2500 to go!

Help MCA Complete Our Funding Match! Only $2500 to go!

Employment Opportunities: Part-Time Sales Associates @ Center for Maine Craft & Maine Craft Portland!

Employment Opportunities: Part-Time Sales Associates @ Center for Maine Craft & Maine Craft Portland!

Announcing: Patricia Daunis-Dunning, 2018 Master Craft Artist

Announcing: Patricia Daunis-Dunning, 2018 Master Craft Artist

Announcing: David Wolfe, 2018 Master Craft Artist

Announcing: David Wolfe, 2018 Master Craft Artist

Announcing: Steve Cayard, 2018 Master Craft Artist

Announcing: Steve Cayard, 2018 Master Craft Artist

THE MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION TO OPEN MAINE CRAFT PORTLAND

THE MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION TO OPEN MAINE CRAFT PORTLAND

We’re Hiring! Maine Craft Portland – Manager

We’re Hiring! Maine Craft Portland – Manager

MAY 4-JUNE 24, 2018: PICKWICK A-Z

MAY 4-JUNE 24, 2018: PICKWICK A-Z

Featured Member Artist — April: Pretty Flours

Featured Member Artist — April: Pretty Flours

Gardiner creative community meet-up @ Center for Maine Craft

Gardiner creative community meet-up @ Center for Maine Craft

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SATURDAYS AT THE CENTER

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SATURDAYS AT THE CENTER

Danielle Gerber Selected as Metals Studio Equipment Grant Recipient

Danielle Gerber Selected as Metals Studio Equipment Grant Recipient

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – MARCH: C&M CERAMICS

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – MARCH: C&M CERAMICS

March 1-April 30, 2018: Members Mug Invitational

March 1-April 30, 2018: Members Mug Invitational

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – FEBRUARY: NICK ROSSI

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – FEBRUARY: NICK ROSSI

January 29, 2018

2018 Craft Apprentice Program: Apprenticeships Announced!

2018 Craft Apprentice Program: Apprenticeships Announced!

January 22, 2018

February 25, 2018 Decal Collage on Pottery

February 25, 2018 Decal Collage on Pottery

January 6, 2018

March 4, 2018 Midcoast Artist Statement Workshop

March 4, 2018 Midcoast Artist Statement Workshop

January 5, 2018

March 21, 2018 Photography Workshop for Craft Artists

March 21, 2018 Photography Workshop for Craft Artists

January 4, 2018

April 7, 2018 Great Finishes using Natural Oils and Waxes…and less!

April 7, 2018 Great Finishes using Natural Oils and Waxes…and less!

January 3, 2018

April 28, 2018 Round Table Talk on Business in Craft

April 28, 2018 Round Table Talk on Business in Craft

January 2, 2018

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JANUARY: JASMINE CLAYTON/KURIER

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JANUARY: JASMINE CLAYTON/KURIER

December 29, 2017

Master Craft Artist Award Ten-Year Anniversary Exhibition @ Fuller Craft Museum

December 29, 2017

Call for Nominations: 2018 Master Craft Artist Award

Call for Nominations: 2018 Master Craft Artist Award

December 21, 2017

Help Us Fund the 2018 Artists in Their Studios Photography Project!

Help Us Fund the 2018 Artists in Their Studios Photography Project!

December 19, 2017

January 13, 2018 New Year, New Artist Statement

January 13, 2018 New Year, New Artist Statement

December 5, 2017

Tandem Glass Holiday Party-Sale-Potluck… & MCA Fundraiser!

Tandem Glass Holiday Party-Sale-Potluck… & MCA Fundraiser!

November 29, 2017

30 Lovely things: check out the 2017 picks!

30 Lovely things: check out the 2017 picks!

November 24, 2017

Staff Updates at Center for Maine Craft!

Staff Updates at Center for Maine Craft!

November 21, 2017

APPLY: PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW 2018

APPLY: PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW 2018

November 15, 2017

Save the Date: Maine Craft Weekend 2018: October 13 & 14

Save the Date: Maine Craft Weekend 2018: October 13 & 14

November 9, 2017

Anna Low/Purplebean Bindery is 2018 MCA New England Made Mentor Booth Artist

Anna Low/Purplebean Bindery is 2018 MCA New England Made Mentor Booth Artist

November 6, 2017

Register Now for 2018 MCA Weekend Workshop @ Haystack

Register Now for 2018 MCA Weekend Workshop @ Haystack

November 2, 2017

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – NOVEMBER: DENNIS CURTIS

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – NOVEMBER: DENNIS CURTIS

October 31, 2017

Trunk Show for Small Business Saturday

Trunk Show for Small Business Saturday

October 31, 2017

Maine Craft Weekend October 14 & 15, 2017: Statewide Tour of Maine Craft Studios, Breweries, Businesses & Events

October 10, 2017

APPLY NOW FOR CAP 2018: DEADLINE DECEMBER 8TH

APPLY NOW FOR CAP 2018: DEADLINE DECEMBER 8TH

October 3, 2017

Featured Member Artist – October: Kathleen Perelka

Featured Member Artist – October: Kathleen Perelka

September 26, 2017

Exhibition Reception Nov. 9, 5-7pm: Artists in Their Studios Photography Project

Exhibition Reception Nov. 9, 5-7pm: Artists in Their Studios Photography Project

September 15, 2017

Maine Craft Weekend Opening Reception: Tim Christensen New Work

Maine Craft Weekend Opening Reception: Tim Christensen New Work

September 15, 2017

Masters & Apprentices: Work from Maine’s Craft Apprentice Program

Masters & Apprentices: Work from Maine’s Craft Apprentice Program

September 15, 2017

Maine Craft Weekend Mini Craft Show

Maine Craft Weekend Mini Craft Show

September 1, 2017

Featured Member Artist – September: Paul Baines

Featured Member Artist – September: Paul Baines

August 30, 2017

Portland Fine Craft Show Award: Karina Steele, Best of Show

Portland Fine Craft Show Award: Karina Steele, Best of Show

August 29, 2017

Portland Fine Craft Show Award: Kreg McCune, Best Booth Design

Portland Fine Craft Show Award: Kreg McCune, Best Booth Design

August 29, 2017

Call for Emerging Jewelers / Metal Artists: Grant of Studio Equipment

Call for Emerging Jewelers / Metal Artists: Grant of Studio Equipment

Featured Member Artist – August: Ryan Penney

Featured Member Artist – August: Ryan Penney

Announcing: Anna Hepler, 2017 Master Craft Artist

MCA Mentor Booth @ CraftBoston Holiday 2017: Participants Announced

MCA Mentor Booth @ CraftBoston Holiday 2017: Participants Announced

Maine Craft Weekend: Call for Studios, Businesses & Events!

Maine Craft Weekend: Call for Studios, Businesses & Events!

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JULY: Dharwood Pottery

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JULY: Dharwood Pottery

Call to Artists: MCA NEM Booth Program

Call to Artists: MCA NEM Booth Program

MCA Craft Marketplace @ Portland Food Launch & Festival

MCA Craft Marketplace @ Portland Food Launch & Festival

Call to Artists: Mini Craft Show October 14th

Call to Artists: Mini Craft Show October 14th

Saturdays at the Center

Saturdays at the Center

DEADLINE EXTENDED: MCA Mentor Booth @ CraftBoston Application due 6/19

DEADLINE EXTENDED: MCA Mentor Booth @ CraftBoston Application due 6/19

Speakeasy Father’s Day SALE at Center for Maine Craft

Speakeasy Father’s Day SALE at Center for Maine Craft

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JUNE: Shanna Wheelock

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JUNE: Shanna Wheelock

Artist Seconds & Supplies SALE June 3rd

Artist Seconds & Supplies SALE June 3rd

Job Opening @ Center for Maine Craft

Job Opening @ Center for Maine Craft

JOIN US AT HAYSTACK

JOIN US AT HAYSTACK

ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY SALE MAY 7-14

ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY SALE MAY 7-14

Tyler Gulden Kiln Opening & MCA Fundraiser, May 6 & 7

Tyler Gulden Kiln Opening & MCA Fundraiser, May 6 & 7

Featured Member Artist – May: Tim Christensen (is going on a boat)

Featured Member Artist – May: Tim Christensen (is going on a boat)

A Distant Holla: Opening May 5th 5-8pm

A Distant Holla: Opening May 5th 5-8pm

2017 Maine Pottery Tour: May 6 & 7

2017 Maine Pottery Tour: May 6 & 7

MCA Fundraiser 4/26 @ David’s KPT – Please Join Us for Dinner to Make this a Success!

MCA Fundraiser 4/26 @ David’s KPT – Please Join Us for Dinner to Make this a Success!

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST- APRIL: JACKIE HAINES

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST- APRIL: JACKIE HAINES

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR MAINE CRAFT WEEKEND

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST- MARCH: WORTHY GOODS

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST- MARCH: WORTHY GOODS

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – FEBRUARY: BECKY WRIGHT

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – FEBRUARY: BECKY WRIGHT

February 1, 2017

Center for Maine Craft SALE Jan 28 – Feb 3

Center for Maine Craft SALE Jan 28 – Feb 3

January 30, 2017

CAP 2017 APPRENTICESHIPS ANNOUNCED

CAP 2017 APPRENTICESHIPS ANNOUNCED

January 26, 2017

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JANUARY: Lonie Laffely Ellis

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – JANUARY: Lonie Laffely Ellis

January 5, 2017

APPLY TO PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW BY JAN 30

January 2, 2017

JANUARY 5-FEBRUARY 26, 2018: 6×6

JANUARY 5-FEBRUARY 26, 2018: 6×6

January 1, 2017

November 22-December 31, 2017: Annual Holiday Ornament Showcase

November 22-December 31, 2017: Annual Holiday Ornament Showcase

December 31, 2016

October 5-November 19, 2017: 30 Days at Sea – New Work by Tim Christensen

October 5-November 19, 2017: 30 Days at Sea – New Work by Tim Christensen

December 31, 2016

August 4-October 1, 2017: New Work by Joe and Mary Devenney

August 4-October 1, 2017: New Work by Joe and Mary Devenney

December 31, 2016

June 2-July 31, 2017: Floorcloths by Addie Peet

June 2-July 31, 2017: Floorcloths by Addie Peet

December 31, 2016

FEB 17-MAR 28, 2017: LIZ HUNTER NORDIC RUGS

FEB 17-MAR 28, 2017: LIZ HUNTER NORDIC RUGS

December 31, 2016

Photography Project Artist Subjects

Photography Project Artist Subjects

December 23, 2016

Wholesale 101 Workshop January 7th: Free!

Wholesale 101 Workshop January 7th: Free!

December 21, 2016

30 LOVELY THINGS

30 LOVELY THINGS

December 6, 2016

Register: Seconds & Supplies Sale

Register: Seconds & Supplies Sale

December 6, 2016

DECEMBER 2016: ANNUAL ORNAMENT SHOW

DECEMBER 2016: ANNUAL ORNAMENT SHOW

December 6, 2016

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – DECEMBER: Amphitrite Studio

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – DECEMBER: Amphitrite Studio

December 6, 2016

Apply to CAP 2017 by December 9, 2016

Apply to CAP 2017 by December 9, 2016

December 5, 2016

December 10: Tandem Glass Holiday Event & MCA Fundraiser

December 10: Tandem Glass Holiday Event & MCA Fundraiser

December 5, 2016

Giving (and getting) Tuesday November 29th

Giving (and getting) Tuesday November 29th

November 22, 2016

Small Business Saturday @ Center for Maine Craft | November 26, 2016

Small Business Saturday @ Center for Maine Craft | November 26, 2016

November 21, 2016

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – NOVEMBER: RON KING

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – NOVEMBER: RON KING

November 1, 2016

NOVEMBER 4-30, 2016: EMI ITO

NOVEMBER 4-30, 2016: EMI ITO

November 1, 2016

MCA Weekend Workshop @ Haystack: Early Bird Registration Now Open

MCA Weekend Workshop @ Haystack: Early Bird Registration Now Open

October 28, 2016

Sign-up: Bus Trip to CraftBoston December 2nd

Sign-up: Bus Trip to CraftBoston December 2nd

October 27, 2016

Craft Apprentice Program Info Session & Match Making

Craft Apprentice Program Info Session & Match Making

October 27, 2016

APPLY FOR ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

APPLY FOR ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

October 3, 2016

OCT 1-31, 2016: REBECCA GOODALE

OCT 1-31, 2016: REBECCA GOODALE

October 3, 2016

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – OCTOBER: PURPLEBEAN BINDERY

FEATURED MEMBER ARTIST – OCTOBER: PURPLEBEAN BINDERY

October 1, 2016

2016 CAP Exhibition & Opening Reception October 6 4-7pm at LA Arts

2016 CAP Exhibition & Opening Reception October 6 4-7pm at LA Arts

September 8, 2016

NEW! Member Signs for Professional Members

NEW! Member Signs for Professional Members

September 5, 2016

LIMITED EDITION MCA T-Shirts Designed by Lisa Pixley

LIMITED EDITION MCA T-Shirts Designed by Lisa Pixley

September 5, 2016

Featured Member Artist – September: Dot Hutchins

Featured Member Artist – September: Dot Hutchins

September 1, 2016

Member Emily Shaffer: 2016 Rising Star

Member Emily Shaffer: 2016 Rising Star

August 26, 2016

Member Danielle Gerber: 2016 Rising Star

Member Danielle Gerber: 2016 Rising Star

August 26, 2016

October 1: Mini Craft Show @ Center for Maine Craft

October 1: Mini Craft Show @ Center for Maine Craft

August 18, 2016

Portland Fine Craft Show featured in Cafe de Artistes

Portland Fine Craft Show featured in Cafe de Artistes

August 18, 2016

Featured Member Artist – August 2016: Christine Peters

Featured Member Artist – August 2016: Christine Peters

Featured Member Artist – July 2016: Patricia Pasteur

Featured Member Artist – July 2016: Patricia Pasteur

Featured Member Artist – June 2016: Dereck Glaser

Featured Member Artist – June 2016: Dereck Glaser

Featured Member Artist – May 2016: Rebecca May Verrill

Featured Member Artist – May 2016: Rebecca May Verrill

Master Craft Supporter Award 2016: Tammy Knight

Master Craft Supporter Award 2016: Tammy Knight

Master Craft Artist Award 2016: Elizabeth Busch

Master Craft Artist Award 2016: Elizabeth Busch

Featured Member Artist – April 2016: Herbert Gessner

Featured Member Artist – April 2016: Herbert Gessner

Featured Member Artist – March 2016: Kaitlyn Duggan Pottery

Featured Member Artist – March 2016: Kaitlyn Duggan Pottery

Maine Craft Weekend October 1-2, 2016

Maine Craft Weekend October 1-2, 2016

February 1, 2016

Featured Member Artist – February 2016: Hickory Arms

Featured Member Artist – February 2016: Hickory Arms

February 1, 2016

2016 CAP Apprenticeships Announced

2016 CAP Apprenticeships Announced

February 1, 2016

MCA Membership Renewal Due January 15th

MCA Membership Renewal Due January 15th

January 4, 2016

Featured Member Artist – January 2016: Naomi McNeill

Featured Member Artist – January 2016: Naomi McNeill

January 1, 2016

Master Craft Artist Award 2015: Rebecca Goodale

Master Craft Artist Award 2015: Rebecca Goodale

Master Craft Artist Award 2015: Sam Shaw

Master Craft Artist Award 2015: Sam Shaw

Master Craft Artist Award 2014: Sharon Townshend

Master Craft Artist Award 2014: Sharon Townshend

Master Craft Artist Award 2013: Theresa Secord

Master Craft Artist Award 2013: Theresa Secord