Workshops at Shaker Village

The Shakers are among the best-known craftspeople in American history; their legacy includes fine examples of woodworking, textile arts, basket making, metal work, music, gardening, cooking, and more. Today, the Sabbathday Lake Shakers, America’s only active Shaker Community, are the stewards of this heritage. We are pleased to feature Shaker-inspired workshops by some of Maine’s best-known instructors and artists.

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register online, by phone 207-926-4597, or email info@maineshakers.com

We now offer workshops On-Site, Virtual, and Hybrid!
See each listing title & description for available options.

Turkey Wing Broom Workshop at Shaker Village with Robert Sheckler

Broom Making Workshop- Turkey Wing -In-person

June 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Wet Felted Basket / Bowl Workshop

Wet Wool Felted Basket Workshop – In-Person

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Intermediate Whisk Broom Making Workshop with Robert Sheckler at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Maine

Broom Making Workshop- Intermediate Whisks -In-person

June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Create a Small Loom Workshop with Susan Perrine at Shaker Village Maine

Weaving: Create a Handmade Small Loom Workshop

June 17 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

Alpaca Peg Loom Weaving Rug Making Workshop at Shaker Village with Notta Lotta Farm.

Alpaca Peg Loom Rug Workshop – On Site

June 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Summer Tote Basket Virtual Workshop with Carolyn Kemp at Shaker Village

Basket Making Workshop: Summer Tote – Virtual

June 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Watercolor for Beginners Workshop with Kathleen Gerdes at Shaker Village

Watercolor for Beginners: Birch Trees

June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Rug Hooking Workshop with Parris House Wool Works at Shaker Village - Two Hearts

Rug Hooking Workshop -In-Person

July 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Cold-Process Soap Making Workshop

Cold Process Soap Making Workshop MORNING- In-Person

July 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop at Shaker Village with Mary Delano

Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Fiber Workshop – On Site

July 8 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Cold-Process Soap Making Workshop

Cold Process Soap Making Workshop AFTERNOON – In-Person

July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Shaker Style Tape Weaving Workshop at Shaker Village

Weaving Shaker Tape Workshop

July 15 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Turkey Wing Broom Workshop at Shaker Village with Robert Sheckler

Broom Making Workshop- Turkey Wing -In-person

July 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Felted Old World Santa Ornament Workshop with Betsey Leslie at Shaker Village

Wool Felted Old World Santa Ornaments: Christmas in July Workshop – On Site

July 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Shaker-Style Sweeper Broom Making Workshop with Robert Sheckler at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Maine

Broom Making Workshop- Shaker Sweepers -In-person

July 15 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Alpaca Peg Loom Weaving Rug Making Workshop at Shaker Village with Notta Lotta Farm.

Alpaca Peg Loom Rug Workshop – On Site

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Market Basket Workshop with Kathryn Polletto of Kennebunk Basketry at Shaker Village Maine

Market Basket Making Workshop

July 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Fiber Tampico Broom Making Workshop with Robert Sheckler at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Maine

Fiber Tampico Whisk Broom Workshop – In-Person

July 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Weaving by Hand Pillow Cover Workshops with Susan Perrine at Shaker Village

Weaving by Hand: Pillow in a Day Workshop

July 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Natural Dyes for Wool Workshop with Marty Elkin - Yellows

Natural Dyes for Wool: Yellows, Greens & Blues Workshop – On Site

July 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Brother Arnold gives a tour of the Herb Gardens to members of Friends of the Shakers

Friends’ Weekend – On-Site & Virtual

August 12

Natural Dyes for Wool Workshop with Marty Elkin - Samples of color variations from Madder Root

Natural Dyes for Wool: Blues, Purple, & Reds Workshop – On Site

August 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Kitchen Tools Broom Making Workshop with Robert Sheckler at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Maine

Broom Making Workshop- Kitchen Tools -In-person

September 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Gel Printing Workshop at Shaker Village

Gel Printing: Print the Shaker Garden Workshop – On Site

September 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Needle Felted Family of Three Sheep by Betsey Leslie

Needle Felted Sheep Workshop -Hybrid

September 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Bookbinding Workshop at Shaker Village

Simple Bookbinding Workshop – On Site

September 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Cold-Process Soap Making Workshop

Cold Process Soap Making Workshop MORNING- In-Person

September 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Handmade woven Alpaca rug by Notta Lotta Farm

Alpaca Peg Loom Rug Workshop – On Site

September 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Cold-Process Soap Making Workshop

Cold Process Soap Making Workshop AFTERNOON – In-Person

September 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop at Shaker Village

Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop -In Person

September 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Cobwebber Broom by Redmond Philbert for Shaker Village

Broom Making Workshop: The Cobwebber -In-Person

October 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Needle Felting Workshop at Shaker Village- Pumpkins

Needle Felting: Pumpkins & Gourds Workshop – Hybrid

October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Shaker-Style Sweeper Broom Making Workshop with Robert Sheckler at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Maine

Broom Making Workshop- Shaker Sweepers -In-person

October 21 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Intermediate Whisk Broom Making Workshop with Robert Sheckler at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Maine

Broom Making Workshop- Intermediate Whisks -In-person

October 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

The Shaker Kitchen - Apple Pie Instant Access Virtual Workshop

The Shaker Kitchen with Brother Arnold: Shaker Apple Pie & Dutch Apple Pie – Instant Access Workshop

The Shaker Kitchen with Brother Arnold - Workshop #1- Sister Elizabeth's Biscuits 3 Ways

The Shaker Kitchen with Brother Arnold: Sister Elizabeth’s Biscuits: 3 Ways – Instant Access Workshop

Gathering Basket Instant Access Workshop with Carolyn Kemp

Gathering Basket – Instant Access Workshop & Kit

Instant Access Virtual Workshop: Needle Felted Sheep with Betsey Leslie

Needle Felted Sheep – Instant Access Workshop & Kit

Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop at Shaker Village with Mary Delano

Interested in Teaching at Shaker Village?

We’d love to have you join the family of enthusiastic traditional artists sharing their love of their craft!

Email a general inquiry to Jamie at info@maineshakers.com or fill out our online workshop proposal here:

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