Artists in Residence and other artistic pursuits
Santa Travelled to Searsport Shores for a Vacation
Santa Steve came to the campground last week for a bit of R & R…but instead of catching rays at the beach, he taught over 100 people to make survivor bracelets and chain maille…he was tired when he waved goodbye on Sunday but assures us that he had a wonderful time. We certainly hope so…
Read MoreEllen Mason is this week’s artist in residence
Hey there Campers, my name is Ellen Mason, and I am the Artist in Residence at Searsport Shores from July 28 until August 3. I am a sweater designer and a dyer, as well as a person who loves to sew. This year I have a personal project called Dress + Cardigan. You can read more…
Read MoreA good day to hang a fish…
How did your day go yesterday? I got an 18′ Fish on the back of my house…thank you artist Blake Hendrickson, and all the campers who helped with the project this summer…
Read MoreDid you meet last week’s Artist in Residence?
Last week Steven Scheurer and his wife Susan were our artists in residence…among other things, Steve makes chain mail and was hugely popular…but he had to leave us a few days earlier to receive an award at National Stadium for his life of charity work for the Komen Foundation…and he sent us a picture. Congratulations…
Read MoreInvasion of the Moose
Blake Hendrickson is scheduled to be the artist in residence August 19-26…but “real” work has called him away and he has covered himself by bringing in a small group of artists from way-northern Maine. The preparations have been done and he just sent a note that he has spent the week with his “crack team…
Read MoreThe big fish…
Blake Hendrickson of Brunswick is an artist with an extraordinary mind. Among his many talents, he has the ability to organize thoughts into sound bites that are both logical and easy to digest. He takes this skill and applies it to fantastical wall installations built with wood turnings. And he’s nice. We asked him to…
Read MoreSusan Tobey White is coming camping next week!
Next week’s artist in residence is a well loved painter currently from Belfast…her Gallery is a popular stop on the Friday night Gallery walks. As a matter of fact, a painting she did of a strawberry/raspberry/blueberry shortcake is now living on my wall because I loved it so much. The other day I asked her…
Read MoreLast week in the art studio…
For more information about the up coming artists, follow this link. For more information about Sarah Haskell, click here. If you’d like to be considered for an Artist in Residence position, click here. Looking for Fiber College? Click here
Read MoreThe Art Studio
Before I ever dreamed about running a campground, I spent years in France designing and selling fabric. The whole story is as winding and convoluted as a tale can be but suffice it to say that the experience left me with a love of color and fiber that fills all the corners of my thoughts.…
Read MoreAn Interview with Karen and Jeffery Jelenfy by Marie
Karen Jelenfy has been the owner of Village Books in Washington, Maine for past five years. She sells a wide variety of used books, but specializes in used fiber, art, poetry, and antique books. You can also find her hand spun yarn at her shop as well. The dyes that she uses for her yarns…
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