Join Brick Store Museum in creating your own rag wreath. Instruction and all materials will be provided. Wreaths will be constructed from precut recycled fabric and plant dyed fabric. Option to add embellishments will be provided. Gather some friends and feel free to bring a beverage of you choice to enjoy while you create. This […]
Marjie Thompson enjoys being “stuck” in the pre-20th century weaving world. Her focus is the textiles produced both at home and by the professional weavers. Marjie enjoys adapting these weaves to contemporary colors and uses. She is the coordinator of the Complex Weavers “Early Weaving Books and Manuscripts” study group, the “Preserving Our Past” study […]
A beginner's course for grades 1st-5th in drawing, acrylic painting, and collage. A final mixed media project will be created by utilizing all three skills learned. This will be a hands on course that requires students' full participation. Instructor: Elizabeth Winters Thursdays in March: 2:45 - 5:00 SOLD OUT
Cape Porpoise Archaeological Alliance (CPAA) Winter Series Presents: Visual Anthropology & Archaeology The goal of this series is to elevate the discussion of local anthropology and archaeology to include current trends in the field that incorporate science and art. This series is created by the CPAA, a professionally led initiative focused on the Archipelago of […]
Join us for a 139th Birthday Party! The Brick Store Museum's founder, Edith Barry, was born March 10, 1884. At age 52, in 1936, she opened the Museum in a building she inherited from her Uncle, William Barry. March 2023 marks Edith's 139th birthday - her life spanned nine decades, from the 1880s to 1960s. […]
Join Beth Crowe at the Brick Store Museum for a relaxing morning or evening of learning the art of needle felting. No experience necessary! Each student will create three needle felted Easter eggs to keep or gift. There are two sessions on Tuesday, March 28th 10am - 12pm (morning) 5:00 - 7:00 pm (evening) Class […]
A beginner's course for grades 1st-5th in drawing, acrylic painting, and collage. A final mixed media project will be created by utilizing all three skills learned. This will be a hands on course that requires students' full participation. Instructor: Elizabeth Winters Thursdays in March: 2:45 - 5:00 SOLD OUT
Cape Porpoise Archaeological Alliance (CPAA) Winter Series Presents: Visual Anthropology & Archaeology The goal of this series is to elevate the discussion of local anthropology and archaeology to include current trends in the field that incorporate science and art. This series is created by the CPAA, a professionally led initiative focused on the Archipelago of […]
We're hosting a celebration of the young child with literature and music on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in the galleries, to kick off the national Week of the Young Child (presented by National Association for the Education of Young Children). This event is free, open to all young children (and their grownups) and begins at 10:30 AM […]
Let's help celebrate our planet and make something cool. This workshop will focus on creating sculptures from found and repurposed elements in the Kennebunk community. Students will learn about the life cycle of the items they are using. Trash artists work will be discussed and examples shown. Instructor: Elizabeth Winter Grades 1 - 5. Cost: […]
The Museum is CLOSED on Easter Sunday to allow staff and volunteers to celebrate with their families.
April 16-22 is Wildfire Awareness Week in Maine. To learn how you can prevent wildfires in your community, please join Maine’s Forest Rangers at a special event at the Museum on April 21 from 10am to 12pm. Smokey Bear will be there as well nineteen Smokey Bear paintings that are part of the Rudy Wendelin Collection […]
