Nicole Sorum
Lauren B. Doran
Lauren B. Doran
Buxton
Nicole is a life-long, self-taught artist. After taking a break for marriage, kids and work, she returned to art in earnest in 2016. She works with waterfronts, country landscapes, nature ... and the occasional penguin. In recent months Nicole's been inspired to direct her skills in an abstract direction as well -- her range is on display at The Collective
Lauren B. Doran
Lauren B. Doran
Lauren B. Doran
Topsham
"The power of brilliant colors and the magic that occurs during the felting process makes beautiful art. Lambs wool, recycled sari silk, embroidery and stitching are the building blocks. Water, soap, hand rolling and rubbing transform the materials. It is a pleasure to bring this visually stunning art to life."
Deb Kashdan
Lauren B. Doran
Deb Kashdan
Brunswick
For the past few years I have divided my time between Florida and Maine. Having started silversmithing and lapidary work in about 2011 after a long medical career, I now have 2 studios. While in Maine I am inspired by the natural beauty of the area and have been creating botanically themed pieces in addition to my other hand
Brunswick
For the past few years I have divided my time between Florida and Maine. Having started silversmithing and lapidary work in about 2011 after a long medical career, I now have 2 studios. While in Maine I am inspired by the natural beauty of the area and have been creating botanically themed pieces in addition to my other hand fabricated work. I like to incorporate stones, some of which I have cut myself. Although I may not be physically present during part of the year, my work will be available through the Lemont Block Collective, and I am happy to collaborate with you to design custom pieces.
Halloween Haunted Castle !!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
WE ARE SORRY BUT DUE TO ILLNESS THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Join other brave souls to create a Halloween Haunted Castle! Come if you dare! EEEEKK!
The fun begins at the Lemont Block Collective Arts & Antiques. Deborah Ripley, Glass Artist, will teach your little goblins the art of creepy creations!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Lemont Block Art & Antiques, 150 Main Street, Brunswick, Maine
Cost: $75.00 per child.
We invite all little goblins to paint their own wooden castle with colors of the season including pumpkin orange, Linda Blair green, and black and of course, bloody red! After we paint, we will add wonderful creepy critters that include black cats, rats, and bats! We will add worms, skeleton heads and whole skeleton bodies, ghosts, pumpkins, and insects like flies, cockroaches, and spiders! Yuck! The creepy insects will not be ALIVE but there are no guarantees! BOO!! As we create our haunted castles, we will be listening to the sounds of hooting and screeching’ owls, along with howling wolves, and listening to the sounds of the "Monster Mash" and "“Thriller!”
WE ARE SORRY BUT DUE TO ILLNESS THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Glass Candle Holder with Pressed Flowers Workshop
August 4, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
Join Deborah J. Ripley, a Glass Artist and member of the Lemont Block Collective, in a workshop on how to apply beautiful, pressed flowers onto a glass candle holder. The workshop will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $75.00 which includes all materials needed. The workshop will be held at the Lemont Block Collective gallery space at 150 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine.
Participants will learn the technique of gathering, pressing, and using pressed flowers for decoration in various types of art. Deborah will share her tips on flower gathering to ensure brilliant colors. During the workshop, participants will choose from colorful flowers, which Deborah has pressed herself. Participants will then apply the pressed flowers onto the glass candle holder. We will use a quick dry coat to seal the flowers onto the glass. You will have a choice of the candle base legs of either gold or silver from Paris. You can also choose beautiful colorful glass beads for legs. The choice is yours.
For registration and questions: Deb Ripley at deb.ripley57@gmail.com or (207) 329-5495
Fairy Glass Tower Workshop
Friday, July 26, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist and member of the Lemont Block Collective, invites you to participate in a workshop to create a gorgeous Fairy Light Glass Tower. Participants will design their glass towers while learning the basic skills of working with stained glass such as designing,
cutting, and breaking pieces of glass. Participants will then apply colorful stained-glass strips of various glass onto a glass vase with other items such as shells and glass beads, to make the towers fun and decorative. There will also be beautiful leg pieces from Paris, with colors of silver or gold, to apply to the glass base. The icing on the tower will be to add fairy lights inside to create the twinkle! Participants must be eighteen years of age to work with the glass.
The Fairy Light Glass Tower Workshop will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lemont Block Collective gallery space, 150 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine. The total cost is $75.00 which includes all materials needed. Cash, check, or credit card accepted at the door. The workshop size is limited.
To register please text Deb Ripley at (207) 329-5495 or email: deb.ripley57@gmail.com
Sea Glass Windchime Workshop
June 9, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
Deborah J. Ripley, a Glass Artist, at the Lemont Block Collective Arts and Antiques, would like to welcome you to a June Sea Glass Windchime Workshop. The workshop will be presented on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the lovely Lemont Block Collective Arts and Antiques, located at 150 Main Street, Brunswick, Maine. The cost of the workshop is $75.00, which includes all the materials you will need to make a beautiful windchime. You will use glass beads, red, blue, teal, and white sea glass, and other types of whimsical items like shells, ribbons, and bells. Your windchime can be hung in a window or outside on a porch. Deborah has taught a variety of workshops for over twenty-five years as a community health educator. Deborah states, “Adding art and crafts into one’s life, is wonderful for a person’s health and wellness.” Deborah’s workshops are a beautiful space to relax, learn, and laugh while creating.
For registration and questions: Deb Ripley at: deb.ripley57@gmail.com or (207) 329-5495
Liz Prescott
Jonathan Lavan
Jonathan Lavan
Freeport
Liz is an accomplished painter whose work can be seen in the permanent collections at Colby and Bowdoin colleges and the Portland Museum of Art. Her current work can be seen at the Portland Art Gallery (PortlandArtGallery.com). She's a founding member of Meetinghouse Arts Gallery in Freeport, and leads plein air workshops on Monh
Freeport
Liz is an accomplished painter whose work can be seen in the permanent collections at Colby and Bowdoin colleges and the Portland Museum of Art. Her current work can be seen at the Portland Art Gallery (PortlandArtGallery.com). She's a founding member of Meetinghouse Arts Gallery in Freeport, and leads plein air workshops on Monhegan, the Schoodic Peninsula, and internationally.
She is also an accomplished jeweler! Liz sources semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls, silver and mixed metal beads to create beautiful, unique jewelry. Incorporating the same sense of color and proportion found in her two-dimensional work, her earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are perennial favorites at Lemont.
Jonathan Lavan
Jonathan Lavan
Jonathan Lavan
West Bath
Jonathan Lavan is a freelance nature photographer, naturalist, and a wildlife expert who helps document scientific research for a variety of different environmental organizations. He also leads diving and photography trips all over the world. Besides the state of Maine Jonathan’s artwork is also shown in galleries in Los Angeles
West Bath
Jonathan Lavan is a freelance nature photographer, naturalist, and a wildlife expert who helps document scientific research for a variety of different environmental organizations. He also leads diving and photography trips all over the world. Besides the state of Maine Jonathan’s artwork is also shown in galleries in Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and Barcelona. He is a staunch environmentalist and often educates young people in Maine regarding environmental topics. He is committed to and passionate about making a difference in the world. He hopes through his artwork, both underwater and above, he sends a message of goodwill to all creatures.
Abigail Putnam
Jonathan Lavan
Antiquities Refuge League
Brunswick
Abby's fish are decorative, whimsical, and biologically accurate. Working in her father's Brunswick woodshop, Abby selects a species and fires up the scroll saw, reproducing each dorsal and every caudal. "I had no idea until I began how many trout species there are, even here in the U.S.. Most of them are gorgeous!" Of course,
Brunswick
Abby's fish are decorative, whimsical, and biologically accurate. Working in her father's Brunswick woodshop, Abby selects a species and fires up the scroll saw, reproducing each dorsal and every caudal. "I had no idea until I began how many trout species there are, even here in the U.S.. Most of them are gorgeous!" Of course, the experienced eye will note not all Abby's fish are trout -- because all good artists stretch and experiment from time to time...
Antiquities Refuge League
Antiquities Refuge League
Antiquities Refuge League
Freeport
In addition to supplying most of the furniture in the gallery, "ARL" occupies the basement of The Lemont Block Collective, where you'll find much more furniture, barware, used records, lamps, mirrors, rugs and great collectibles. Throwing a party? Come by for vintage glassware, or silverware. Updating a home or camp? Come by for
Freeport
In addition to supplying most of the furniture in the gallery, "ARL" occupies the basement of The Lemont Block Collective, where you'll find much more furniture, barware, used records, lamps, mirrors, rugs and great collectibles. Throwing a party? Come by for vintage glassware, or silverware. Updating a home or camp? Come by for an antique desk, a solid set of kitchen chairs, a trunk, or a bureau.
Be sure to visit our website, by clicking the image above!
Janet Lang
Antiquities Refuge League
Janet Lang
Brunswick
Artistic Tins were born from an idea I had over 20 years ago. They have morphed throughout the years into a form of changeable artwork that speaks to my thirst for expression, variation, and innovation.
The original photographs and pastel paintings are inspired by the rich and diverse mural, that is Maine. I find the challenging
Brunswick
Artistic Tins were born from an idea I had over 20 years ago. They have morphed throughout the years into a form of changeable artwork that speaks to my thirst for expression, variation, and innovation.
The original photographs and pastel paintings are inspired by the rich and diverse mural, that is Maine. I find the challenging medium of pastels to be a perfect reflection for the eclectic series of contradictions our state embodies. I continue to explore and evolve as an artist and find great joy in the process.
Amy Smith
Antiquities Refuge League
Janet Lang
Arrowsic
I am a handweaver creating fine wearables. My designs and colors are inspired by the tides and twilight of Midcoast Maine. I weave exclusively in Tencel: eco-friendly, strong, lustrous, and biodegradable. As I like to say (because it's true): "A pleasure to weave, a pleasure to wear."
I make 72" scarves and wraps. My pieces are w
Arrowsic
I am a handweaver creating fine wearables. My designs and colors are inspired by the tides and twilight of Midcoast Maine. I weave exclusively in Tencel: eco-friendly, strong, lustrous, and biodegradable. As I like to say (because it's true): "A pleasure to weave, a pleasure to wear."
I make 72" scarves and wraps. My pieces are worn by any gender, as dramatic statements or for daily delight and comfort. And in any season, too!
Sally Hipsher
Victoria Varga
Victoria Varga
Brunswick
Retired OR nurse Sally Hipsher bases her work on floral paintings done by Middy Thomas. Middy is not only a well-known local artist but also Sally's mom -- and they make a great team. Sally has the paintings printed on high quality cotton-linen. Then she free-motion quilts each one and adds a zippered back. Each pillow is washab
Brunswick
Retired OR nurse Sally Hipsher bases her work on floral paintings done by Middy Thomas. Middy is not only a well-known local artist but also Sally's mom -- and they make a great team. Sally has the paintings printed on high quality cotton-linen. Then she free-motion quilts each one and adds a zippered back. Each pillow is washable, completely unique, and the work of four skilled hands. Sally and Middy also collaborate on dishtowels, placemats and table runners, all of which are available at the Collective.
Victoria Varga
Victoria Varga
Victoria Varga
Cumberland Foreside
Victoria's striking jewelry incorporates sterling silver, gold leaf, pearls, mica, and resin -- among other materials. Depending on the piece, she employs a range of skills and techniques from CAD design, 3D printing and acid baths to delicate hand-assembly and hand-polishing. The result is a unique range of bold, and e
Cumberland Foreside
Victoria's striking jewelry incorporates sterling silver, gold leaf, pearls, mica, and resin -- among other materials. Depending on the piece, she employs a range of skills and techniques from CAD design, 3D printing and acid baths to delicate hand-assembly and hand-polishing. The result is a unique range of bold, and eye-catching jewelry --fun, elegant and timeless.
Victoria has brought a large number and a wide variety of pieces to Lemont. Come in to see and try them -- and meet her as well!
In addition, be sure to check her website by clicking the photo above.
Sara Hayes
Victoria Varga
Sara Hayes
Freeport
Sara Hayes (aka Three Sisters Scarf Co) is a Freeport based fiber artist and photographer with a passion for creating things of "luscious colors, lavish textures and supreme funkiness." While it's never been her "day job" it's definitely become her day passion to turn fiber into beautiful wearables.
Her hats and scarves can ea
Freeport
Sara Hayes (aka Three Sisters Scarf Co) is a Freeport based fiber artist and photographer with a passion for creating things of "luscious colors, lavish textures and supreme funkiness." While it's never been her "day job" it's definitely become her day passion to turn fiber into beautiful wearables.
Her hats and scarves can each incorporate 20-30 yarns, and her "kiddie kimonos" are just as cute as a spotted pig. She's also rather addicted to taking pictures, many of which turn into wall and desk calendars.
Check her Etsy page by clicking on the photo above and see what else she has to offer!
Chloe Todd
Brian Haddock
Chloe Todd
Freeport
Chloe is the vision & energy behind Little Poppy Studio, designer & creator of polymer clay jewelry. Chloe's art is mostly inspired by the natural world and each piece is hand-crafted, one petal (or tentacle!) at a time. Her personal favorites are complex, beautiful, 3-dimensional floral designs, but you'll also find geometric pat
Freeport
Chloe is the vision & energy behind Little Poppy Studio, designer & creator of polymer clay jewelry. Chloe's art is mostly inspired by the natural world and each piece is hand-crafted, one petal (or tentacle!) at a time. Her personal favorites are complex, beautiful, 3-dimensional floral designs, but you'll also find geometric patterns and whimsical animal-inspired work as well. Chloe lives in Freeport with her husband and two dogs., and Lemont is one of the few places you can see her work in person. Online you can find her on Instagram ("@thelittlepoppystudio") and on Etsy by clicking the photo above.What's a product or service you'd like to show.
Mari Eosco
Brian Haddock
Chloe Todd
Bath
Mari's CV is too long and too good for this space -- click the photo to visit her website. For this space, we'll summarize by saying: "Alchemy." Applied to a planetary issue in which we're all intimately entwined, Mari's passion & ingenuity transform literal waste into actual Art. Functional art at that. Her bags and totes are each u
Bath
Mari's CV is too long and too good for this space -- click the photo to visit her website. For this space, we'll summarize by saying: "Alchemy." Applied to a planetary issue in which we're all intimately entwined, Mari's passion & ingenuity transform literal waste into actual Art. Functional art at that. Her bags and totes are each unique, clever, and inspirational. It's a movement you join when buying a Think About It bag!
Says the artist: "My goal is simple; to encourage people to think about trash. To realize it does not just magically go away. If I can get a few people thinking by creating things out of what-would-be-trash, mission accomplished. If people change a habit here or there; bonus! And if someone is inspired to take it further, that would be icing on the cake!!!!! (which is compostable) 🙂 "
Brian Haddock
Brian Haddock
Brian Haddock
South Freeport
We are excited to showcase Rural Modern Furniture, Brian's unique vision of hand-made, one-piece-at-a-time craftsmanship. Each piece is made to order based on his unusual, top quality and high-function designs, with a choice of 10 finishes. Each employs joinery perfected over a lifetime of carpentry, cabinet making and furn
South Freeport
We are excited to showcase Rural Modern Furniture, Brian's unique vision of hand-made, one-piece-at-a-time craftsmanship. Each piece is made to order based on his unusual, top quality and high-function designs, with a choice of 10 finishes. Each employs joinery perfected over a lifetime of carpentry, cabinet making and furniture building, without fasteners of any kind.
After years of designing for high-end furniture companies, Brian has settled into his own perfectly equipped shop in South Freeport, where everything is made, by hand, by Brian. Come meet him and touch samples at Lemont! Or: Click the image above to visit his website for much more information.
Maria Rumery
Saco
Maria grew up in Washington, Maine, where her summer days were often spent in the forest, exploring for flowers and mushrooms. Creativity was also encouraged and photography and watercolor were special interests, into adulthood. Eight years ago, she began working with paper flowers, which as you will see, combine aspects of both photo
Saco
Maria grew up in Washington, Maine, where her summer days were often spent in the forest, exploring for flowers and mushrooms. Creativity was also encouraged and photography and watercolor were special interests, into adulthood. Eight years ago, she began working with paper flowers, which as you will see, combine aspects of both photo-realism and watercolor painting. Her amazingly life-like creations often use a special paper which can be made to mimic the delicate look of petals, and yet withstand time and transportation better than the real thing. Watercolors, dyes, and pastels are painstakingly applied to create perfect facsimiles of your favorite garden and woodland blossoms. They must be seen to be believed!
Heather Kelly
South Portland
"I hope that my work will inspire a moment of quiet reflection and capture the beauty of mother nature’s designs. Recently, I expanded my design aesthetic to glass, where I employ stained glass, fused glass and glass mosaic techniques to create contemporary glass pieces."
Sacred geometry informs Heather's current work, where
South Portland
"I hope that my work will inspire a moment of quiet reflection and capture the beauty of mother nature’s designs. Recently, I expanded my design aesthetic to glass, where I employ stained glass, fused glass and glass mosaic techniques to create contemporary glass pieces."
Sacred geometry informs Heather's current work, where mandalas, flowers of life, and toroidal patterns of mirror, prism and glass both flow and connect, creating art beautifully formal and spiritually moving. She also produces lamps of wonderful beauty and dimension which must be seen in person for full appreciation.
Mari Eosco
Bath
Mari's CV is too long and too good for this space -- click the photo to visit her website. For this space, we'll summarize by saying: "Alchemy." Applied to a planetary issue in which we're all intimately entwined, Mari's passion & ingenuity transform literal waste into actual Art. Functional art at that. Her bags and totes are each u
Bath
Mari's CV is too long and too good for this space -- click the photo to visit her website. For this space, we'll summarize by saying: "Alchemy." Applied to a planetary issue in which we're all intimately entwined, Mari's passion & ingenuity transform literal waste into actual Art. Functional art at that. Her bags and totes are each unique, clever, and inspirational. It's a movement you join when buying a Think About It bag!
Says the artist: "My goal is simple; to encourage people to think about trash. To realize it does not just magically go away. If I can get a few people thinking by creating things out of what-would-be-trash, mission accomplished. If people change a habit here or there; bonus! And if someone is inspired to take it further, that would be icing on the cake!!!!! (which is compostable) 🙂 "