Free Art & Weaving Workshop Today

Biddeford Blooms Community Weaving Project

Free Art & Weaving Workshop!

Saturday June 18, 12-2PM

All ages welcome!

@ Engine, 163 Main Street, Biddeford ME

Come by Engine today Saturday June 18 from 12-2pm at 163 Main St and make your “self” for our collaborative public art project Biddeford Blooms! The looms represent the mills, the river, and our Biddeford Community Gardens. Free and all ages activities led by Artist-in-Residence Sarah Haskell. Also in our gallery check our Evangelists of the Obvious. This project is supported in part by the Maine Arts Commission and the City of Biddeford!

Biddeford Blooms Community Weaving Project, is an invitation to weave our aspirations for the future of our community together. Local woodworker Peter Anthony and longtime Compass Volunteer built looms representing the built and natural environment of Biddeford – it’s mills, river, and community gardens. During Fringe Fest and River Jam 2021, you are invited to weave colorful recycled materials into this shared tapestry. This Community Loom project in historic downtown Biddeford celebrates Maine’s 200th birthday and illustrates how important textiles and craft have been to the state.

Photo courtesy of David Meserve

What people are saying about Engine...

Partnering with UNE, Engine has offered professional level gallery and classroom experiences for undergraduate and local students enrolled in arts classes as well as a venue to see art by both regionally and nationally recognized artists.
Stephen Burt
University of New England
Engine is and has been a focal point of downtown Biddeford for many years for so many artists and creative spirits. It is a go-to for me: a retreat, a destination, a source for connection and ideas and community.
Laura Dunn
Artist
Engine is a wonderful place to work surrounded by wonderful people who have infused so much love and light into the downtown of Biddeford. I cannot imagine a bright future in the town without this wonderful organization.
Savanna Pettengill
Artist & Arts Teacher
Engine fuels the creativity of our city, making it the hub for youth and adults alike to feed their spirits, expand their skills, and create a better future for all of us.
Stephanie Edwards
Community Action Committee