The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, proudly announce the opening of the eighth annual Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition. The event will be held at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Edgecomb, Maine (103 Cochran Road), opening October 4, 2024 and running through October 29, 2024. The exhibition celebrates the culmination of a seven month journey of growth, creativity, and learning between mentor craft artists and apprentices from Maine and New Hampshire. The scope of the 2024 apprenticeship cycle spanned green wood furniture making, basket weaving, natural dye & hand weaving, wood instrument creation, wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery, wood firing, and sustainable textiles.
The opening reception will feature live music and refreshments, and is an opportunity for guests to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and browse completed pieces on display. The Barkan Gallery will be open 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm weekdays, and by appointment for the duration of the exhibition.
Mentors + Apprentices: Work from Maine + New Hampshire’s 2024 Craft Apprentice Program will travel to Concord, New Hampshire, and be on view from November 8 – December 6, with an opening reception to be held on Friday, November 8th (5 – 7pm) by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
Location: Exhibition Gallery at League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Headquarters, 49 South Main St, Concord, NH 03301
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