"Finer Things" Crafts Show And Reception

Among the works on on display in the Finer Things Invitational Craft Show & Sale are weavings by Sister Bette Edl, jewelry by Ken Green, yarn by Deborah Bergman, and basketry by Marcia Markwardt.

September 21, 2011 – Fine crafts by Maine artisans will be on sale in the Finer Things Invitational Craft Show & Sale at Penobscot Marine Museum, Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 23. A preview and opening reception will take place Thursday, September 29, 5-8 p.m., with many of the artists in attendance. Both the reception and the show itself are free, and will be held in the museum's Admission Center at 40 E. Main St., Searsport.

No ordinary crafts fair, the Finer Things Invitational Craft Show & Sale features the works of carefully selected Maine artisans who are masters in their respective crafts, including pottery, jewelry, furniture, quilts, flutes, basket making, book arts, spinning, weaving, felting and more. Featured craftspeople include Laurie Adams, Deborah Bergman, Stephanie Crossman, Janelle Delicata, Sister Bette Edl, Asha Fenn, Faith Garrold, Ken Green, Jeff Jelenty, Karen Jelenty, Marcia Markwardt, Chris McLarty, Cathy Melio, Colleen O’Donnell, Maureen O'Keefe, Laura Lee Perkins, Willy Reddick, Betty Schopmeyer and Geoffrey Warner.