Sponsor

This project made possible by funding from The West Oxford Agricultural Society ~ presenter of The Fryeburg Fair

Events and Workshops


Creative Workdays
July 8th & 9th, 2012
The Fiber Center, Fryeburg Fairgrounds

email to participate

Free Hyperbolic Crochet Class
Monday, July 9th - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gorham Baxter Library
Gorham, Me

Learn basic hyperbolic crochet with crochet artist Jeff Carpenter

Contact the library at 207-222-1190 to register

Free Afternoon of Fiber Art
All Ages Welcome

Thursday, July 12th - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gorham Baxter Library
Gorham, Me

Fiber Artist and Teacher, Jan Windsor, will lead students of all ages in realistic and fanciful creations of sea creatures.

Contact the library at 207-222-1190 to register


Free Hyperbolic Crochet Classes
Monday, July 16th - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gorham Baxter Library
Gorham, Me

Learn basic hyperbolic crochet with crochet artist Jeff Carpenter

Contact the library at 207-222-1190 to register

Free Hyperbolic Crochet Classes
Monday, July 23rd - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gorham Baxter Library
Gorham, Me

Learn basic hyperbolic crochet with crochet artist Jeff Carpenter

Contact the library at 207-222-1190 to register
Thursday, July 12th - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gorham Baxter Library
Gorham, Me

Fiber Artist and Teacher, Jan Windsor, will lead students of all ages in realistic and fanciful creations of sea creatures.

Contact the library at 207-222-1190 to register



Thursday, June 2, 2011, 3-6pm
Demonstration and Sample Reef Display
Biddeford Farmers Market
100 Main St.
Biddeford, Maine 



Saturday, June 4th , 2011 - 5pm - 9pm
Demonstration and Sample Reef Display
Creative Common
Center Court
Maine Mall, S Portland


Friday, August 26th, 2011, 5pm - 8pm
Biddeford Artwalk, Maine St Biddeford, Maine
(next door to City Hall)

Maine Reef display of works in progress, info about the Maine Reef, how you can participate, pattern information, and crochet demonstrations. Drop of completed work. Make donations of yarn and hooks.

Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Basic Crochet Class:
Introduction to Crochet at Halcyon Yarn, Bath, Maine
Fee: $45 pp

For more information

Wednesday, September 26th, 2011, 5:00 - 6:30
University of New England,
Decary Function Rm 1, Biddeford, Maine

"The Maine Crochet Reef Project"
Join us at this informal gathering to welcome the Maine Reef Project to the University of New England and learn more about this amazing project, it's message, and how you can become a part of it!

Presentation from 5:00 - 5:30pm, immediately followed by free crochet tutorial. Bring yarn and hook!
Fee: Free

More information to come

Monday, September 26th, 2011 - 5:00 - 7:00pm
University of New England,
Decary Function Rm 1, Biddeford, Maine

"The Maine Reef - Crochet for Beginners"
Learn how easy it is to create crenelated shapes and become a part of this amazing community project!

More information to come

Sunday October 2nd - Saturday October 8th, 9am - 9pm & Sunday October 9th, 9am - 6pm, 2011
The Fiber Center, Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine

Maine Reef display of works in progress, info about the Maine Reef, how you can participate, pattern information, and crochet demonstrations. Drop off completed work. Make donations of yarn & hooks.

October 4th - November 16th, 2011, 6pm - 8pm for 6 weeks
Basic Crochet Class:
Crochet Circle for Beginners, Old Orchard Beach High School Adult Ed
Fee: $79




Saturday, October 8th, 2011, 9am - 4pm
Halcyon Yarn's Annual Open House, 12 School St., Bath Maine

Maine Reef display of works in progress, info about the Maine Reef, how you can participate, pattern information, and crochet demonstrations.



Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 5:00 - 7:00pm
University of New England,
Decary Function Rm 1, Biddeford, Maine

"The Maine Reef - Crochet for Beginners"
Learn how easy it is to create crenelated shapes and become a part of this amazing community project!

More information to come


Tuesday, Nov. 1st, 2011, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Basic Crochet Class at UNE Portland for Employees

Location on Campus TBA

Materials and hook swill be provided but students are encouraged to bring worsted weight smooth yarn and g,h,i, or j hook.

For Portland Campus employees only
RSVP - klepera@une.edu


Friday, November 4th, 2011, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Dr. Daina Taimina Lecture
"From Mathematics to Fiber Art"University of New England, Biddeford
Campus Center, Multi Purpose Room

Dr. Daina Taimina, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Cornell University, will present her lecture "From Mathematics to Fiber Art"
Lecture will be followed by a booksigning of her newest book:Crocheting Adventures with Hyberbolic Planes, AK Peters, 2009.

FREE EVENT
RSVP sgorham@une.edu


Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, 9:30 - 12:30pm
Basic Crochet Class:
Introduction to Crochet, Halcyon Yarn, Bath, Maine
Fee: $45 pp



Tuesday, January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2012
6:30 - 8:00pm
South Portland Park & Recreation
South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd, SP

Instructor: Jan Winsor

Call 207-767-7650 FMI or to register




Friday, January 27th, 2012, 5pm - 8pm
Biddeford Artwalk, Main St., Biddeford, Maine
(Next door to City Hall)

Maine Reef display of works in progress, info about the Maine Reef, how you can participate, pattern information, and crochet demonstrations. Drop off completed work. Make donations of yarn and hooks.


Friday, February 24th, 2012
5pm - 8pm
Biddeford Artwalk
Main St Biddeford, Maine
(next door to City Hall)
Display of new completed work and works in progress, info about the reef, how you can participate, free patterns and crochet demonstrations. Drop off completed work or make something while there! Yarn and hook donations appreciated.


Saturday, February 25th, 2012
9:00am - 3:00pm
NETA SPA EVENT (Feb 24th -26th)
Haraseeket Inn
Casco Bay Ballroom
Freeport, Maine

The Maine Reef organizers will be on site to share a display of work, info about the project, patterns and a spot for you to come and sit with us to create a piece or two for the reef.
This is a free event open to any and all adults.

FMI see our entry on the blog.
Yarn donations, hooks and completed pieces will be gratefully accepted.


Monday, February 27th, 2012
4:00 - 5:30pm
Joyful Harvest Neighborhood Center
Crochet Class for ages 8 & up

Tuesday, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 10, 2012
6:30 - 8:00pm
South Portland Park & Recreation
South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd, SP

Instructor: Jan Winsor

Call 207-767-7650 FMI or to register



Saturday, March 24th, 2012
10:30 - 3:30pm
TEXTILE AND FIBER CELEBRATION
Scarborough Public Library
Scarborough, Maine
The Maine Reef organizers will be on site to share a display of sample work, info about the project, patterns and a spot for you to come and sit with us to create a piece or two for the reef.
More information to come.





Denmark, Maine Sheefest
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Denmark Arts Center
50 W Main St., Denmark, Maine

The Maine Reef will be there handing out patterns and info


Friday April 27th, 2012 5pm - 8pm
Biddeford Artwalk
Main St Biddeford, Maine
(next door to City Hall)
Display of new completed work and works in progress, info about the reef, how you can participate, free patterns and crochet demonstrations. Drop off completed work or make something while there! Yarn and hook donations appreciated.





Friday May 25th, 2012 5pm - 8pm
Biddeford Artwalk
Main St Biddeford, Maine
(next door to City Hall)
Display of new completed work and works in progress, info about the reef, how you can participate, free patterns and crochet demonstrations. Drop off completed work or make something while there! Yarn and hook donations appreciated.

September 30 - October 7, 2012 
Exhibition:
The Fiber Center at Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine
hours: Sunday, Sept. 30 - Saturday, Oct. 6th: 9am - 9pm
                            Sunday, Oct. 7th: 9am - 6pm