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.

Wet Felted Wool Birdhouse Pod by Betsey Leslie

Wet Wool Felting: Bird House – Hybrid

April 1 @ 12:00 pm - 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

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

Turkey Wing Broom Workshop at Shaker Village with Robert Sheckler

Broom Making Workshop- Turkey Wing -In-person

April 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Fiber Workshop: Washing, Skirting, and Preparing a Freshly-Shorn Fleece from the Shakers’ Flock

Washing, Skirting, and Preparing a Freshly-Shorn Fleece from the Shakers’ Flock – On Site

May 3 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT

Cobwebber Broom Workshop

Broom Making Workshop: The Cobwebber -In-Person

May 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Fiber Prep Workshop at Shaker Village

Fiber Prep with Shaker Wool – In-person

May 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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

Fiber Tampico Whisk Broom Workshop – In-Person

May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Fiber Spinning Workshop at Shaker Village Maine

Fiber Spinning with Shaker Wool

May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Natural Dyes for Wool Workshop with A Wrinkle in Thyme at Shaker Village Maine

Natural Dyes for Wool 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

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

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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