NEWS & EVENTS

 
"The Human & the Eternal: Shaker Art in Its Many Forms" A series of free public lectures to complement the new exhibit at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester, ME.
 
Sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council, Maine Arts Commission & Maine Community Foundation
 
October 2, 3 pm. Sister Frances Carr "Shaker Cooking" October 9, 7 pm. Brother Arnold Hadd "Shaker art throughout Shaker history" October 16, 7 pm. Chris Becksvoort "Shaker Craftsmanship in wood" October 23, 7 pm. Betsy-Ann Golon "Botany in Shaker art" October 30, 7 pm. Mary Ann Haagen "Shaker music"
 
All talks will be given in the Shaker Library at Shaker Village. The art exhibit in the 1816 Spinhouse (directly behind the Shaker store), will be open free one hour before each talk. 207-926-4597 www.shaker. lib.me.us
 

  
Spend A Year Working With Chris Becksvoort.
At a woodworking seminar recently, I was asked if I'd ever consider taking an apprentice. After 22 years of working alone, that's a tough question. I value my privacy, I enjoy the music of my choice, and I appreciate leaving a set up on a machine and having it there when I return. Most of all, love the solitude.

So, on the spur of the moment, I replied, half in jest, "Sure, if you build me a new shop, you can spend a year working with me." No takers yet, but the offer stands.