Join Us At The Maker Market!
Meet inspirational makers, shop, enjoy beverages & appetizers, & hear from the creators of Maker’s Way TV Show. Join O’Maine Studios, Bangor Savings Bank, and Maker’s Way artisans from 5-7PM on November 4 for an evening filled with conversations and the opportunity to shop local!
Makers Joining Us Include:
Alex Jutras Art
Alex Jutras is a New Hampshire–based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores transformation, memory, and the connections between materials and place. Using spray paint, foraged natural elements, and salvaged objects, she creates work that gives new meaning to overlooked and discarded materials.
Her practice grew from experimenting with recycled and found materials in college and later evolved into her Forage series, inspired by leaves and branches gathered from her childhood home in York, Maine. That same commitment to reuse carries into her entrepreneurial work through Back Alley Clothing and Back Alley Boards, where thrifted garments and discarded surf, skate, and snowboard decks become one-of-a-kind pieces.
Now based in Dover, New Hampshire, Alex continues to blend natural and urban foraging, creating work that invites viewers to look more closely at the histories, patterns, and unexpected relationships embedded in the world around them.
Tandem Glass Works
In Dresden Falls, Maine, artists Terrill Waldman & Charlie Jenkins craft unique hand blown glass in a saltbox barn on the shores of the Eastern River. Through clean forms and vibrant colors, Tandem Glass harnesses fire and nature’s beauty to create striking and timeless pieces.
Fresh Pickins Farm
Fresh Pickins Farm sits on the coast of Maine in Cape Elizabeth, where salt air, changing seasons, and the rhythm of the ocean shape everything we grow.
We’re a working flower and herb farm that believes some of the best things come from paying attention to the natural world. The plants we grow, forage, and harvest throughout the season become the foundation for the products we make.
Raw honey from local bees. Herbal teas blended from our fields. Botanical oils, balms, and skincare crafted with ingredients grown on the farm and gathered from the Maine landscape.
There is no complicated formula behind it. Just a commitment to using ingredients we know, keeping the process straightforward, and creating products that fit naturally into everyday life.
Whether you’re heading out on an adventure, working in the garden, spending a day by the water, or winding down at home, our products are designed to be used often and trusted over time.
Our collections are inspired by the landscapes that surround us and the places we return to again and again:
Ocean. Forest. Mountain. Farm.
Four expressions of Maine. One small farm working through the seasons.
Designs Adrift - Michael Flemming
As a carpenter, I learned to appreciate the dynamic characteristics of wood. I loved the satisfaction of building solid purposeful structures. This evolved into a desire to create more intriguing pieces from the same material. I was determined to keep my mind open to the possibilities…
My love of sailing, surfing, and fishing have led me to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From the coast of Maine to the South Pacific, I realized the raw and organic forms created by the oceans. I had found the inspiration for my life’s work, a profound and humbling gift from the sea.
My appreciation for the sea has created a desire to always be near it, if not in it. One day, I was combing a beach off the coast of Maine and was literally awe struck by a sea weathered, sun bleached, salt cured piece of driftwood. It was magnificently detailed and coated in a subtle silvery wash that accentuated its intricacies. I was struck by the beauty of the piece and by its limitless potential. It would become both my muse and my medium. I deeply relate to something that has traveled and been transformed by the elements over time. There is a mystery ingrained in every piece…
I choose pieces of driftwood that stand out as natural sculptures. I look for pieces that have the potential to become something more. I study each piece. Sometimes I understand where it is going immediately, other times it takes years. I’ve come to accept that my art is as much about patience and reflection as it is about passion. Nature provides me with the form, the texture, the color and sooner or later an inherent plan. I follow it and by combining metals, glass, and textiles – one of a kind furniture is made. I’ve marveled at driftwood on beaches all over the world. But I’m always drawn back to Maine’s magnificent coastline, lakes, and rivers. My work is formed from these amazing places. This is Designs Adrift. A partnership of my keen skills and Jennifer’s keen business sense.
Crooked Face Creamery
Tucked into a renovated historic mill in Skowhegan, Maine, Crooked Face Creamery is a small, independent cheesemaking business built on a deep connection to Maine’s agricultural roots, a passion for craftsmanship, and a belief that good food tells a story.
Founded by cheesemaker Amy Rowbottom, Crooked Face Creamery began with a few small batches of cheese made at home and grew, brick by brick, into an internationally award-winning creamery known for its distinctive, hand-ladled, whole-milk Jersey cow ricotta. From fresh, herb-infused varieties to its signature Up North Applewood Smoked Ricotta as well as her collection of handcrafted natural rind aged cows milk cheeses, every product reflects a commitment to quality, creativity, and the character of the ingredients.
Rooted in the local food community, Crooked Face Creamery celebrates the farmers, makers, and small businesses that make Maine’s food culture so special. Today, the creamery brings together traditional craftsmanship and a spirit of experimentation, creating cheeses that are as much about connection and place as they are about flavor.
Silver Beehive Studio
Steve Mitman owns and operates Silver Beehive Studio in Strong, Maine, one of the largest lost-wax casting studios in the state. Lost-wax casting is a 6,000-year-old technique, and Steve uses a modern version of it to cast sterling silver jewelry from the textures of the world around him: sea urchin, lichen, avocado, fir bough — even a chicken leg — become rings and pendants, each one the product of a playful, creative exploration of whatever catches his eye.
At the heart of Silver Beehive Studio is the full lost-wax casting process, carried out start to finish under one roof. Ideas are cultured and developed at the wax bench, then prototyped, invested, and cast using the studio’s casting machine, before final designs are finished, polished, and added to the collection.
Steve built the studio in 2016 with his daughter on the Western Maine homestead he’s shared with his wife, Christi, for decades, following a 30-year career as a K–12 art teacher.
His textured sterling silver bands — cast impressions of starfish arms, mushroom gills, and coconut husk — remain Silver Beehive’s best-known line.
Grain Surfboards
At Grain, we design, build, and help you build true wooden surfboards with the idea that they will never see the landfill. We’ve been leading the way, promoting wooden boards as a better alternative to whats become the environmentally-harmful industry norms. We employ the most advanced 3D modelling programs to create our shapes and then combine that with time-tested traditional building techniques to create a process that’s truly enjoyable. We strive to reduce our environmental impacts by using local sustainable materials, creative re-purposing or recycling of waste and operational efficiency within our shop on every level. We believe that building and surfing a hand-built wooden surfboard is the ultimate experience a surfer can have.
Maine Billets
Rooted in Maine’s rich hardwood forests, Maine Billets transforms locally sourced maple, birch, and ash into premium baseball bats and hardwood billets. Combining traditional woodworking skills with precision manufacturing, Maine Billets carefully selects, cuts, dries, and shapes each piece of wood to meet the demands of athletes and craftspeople alike. With a commitment to quality, local sourcing, and hands-on craftsmanship, Maine Billets showcases how Maine’s natural resources and skilled makers can create high-performance products that connect the state’s forest heritage with America’s favorite pastime.
Winterstick
Born in 1972 as a pioneer of the snowboarding revolution, Winterstick continues to push the boundaries of craftsmanship, innovation, and performance from its home at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. Combining cutting-edge engineering with hands-on artistry, Winterstick’s team of designers, builders, and professional riders creates world-class snowboards and splitboards right here in Maine. With a commitment to local manufacturing, sustainability, and the spirit of adventure, Winterstick demonstrates how passion, ingenuity, and skilled craftsmanship can turn a love of the outdoors into an iconic American brand.
Maine Oven Craft & Maine Metal Craft
Rooted in three generations of craftsmanship and nearly 50 years of tradition, Maine Oven Craft creates handcrafted, heirloom-quality wood-fired ovens in Skowhegan, Maine. Building on the legacy of Maine Wood Heat, this family-owned business combines traditional masonry techniques, precision metalworking, and innovative design to create exceptional ovens for homes, restaurants, breweries, and mobile kitchens. Each oven is carefully crafted by a team of skilled artisans, blending time-honored techniques with modern engineering. With a dedication to quality, durability, and bringing people together around food and fire, Maine Oven Craft celebrates the enduring value of American craftsmanship and Maine’s rich maker heritage.
Based in Skowhegan, Maine, Maine Metalcraft brings together traditional metalworking skills and modern manufacturing technology to transform raw materials into exceptional, custom-crafted products. With more than 75 years of combined experience in welding, machining, and metal fabrication, the team creates everything from precision-engineered components and structural steelwork to intricate metal sculptures and architectural features. As a sister company to Maine Oven Craft, Maine Metalcraft builds on a legacy of hands-on craftsmanship while embracing innovative design and problem-solving. Through its dedication to quality, creativity, and skilled manufacturing, Maine Metalcraft showcases the ingenuity and versatility of Maine’s maker community.
Little Something
Little Something Co is a Portland, Maine-based creative goods brand founded by friends Sam Pouliot, Bella Ucci, and Sarah Sawtelle. Working across illustration, graphic design, and product design, we create colorful stationery, stickers, and souvenirs inspired by Maine’s coastal landscapes, local culture, and everyday life. Through our distinct illustrative style and thoughtfully designed goods, Little Something Co. celebrates the character of New England while bringing original artwork into everyday spaces. Our work can be found through our online shop, at local markets, and in stockists across Maine and beyond.
Grey Goose Gourmet
The Story Behind Grey Goose Gourmet
My name is Sandra, and I’m the maker behind Grey Goose Gourmet, a small-batch pepper jelly business here in Wayne, Maine.
My journey began in 2014 when I took my mother’s family recipe, along with a few pepper jelly varieties I had created myself, to my hometown farmers market. My setup was pretty simple — a patio umbrella, a card table, and a stool. I really didn’t know what to expect, but I sold out before the market even closed!
With encouragement from my two young-adult children, I decided to keep going and see where this little venture might lead.
Today, I continue to make my pepper jellies in small batches, combining fresh peppers, fruits, herbs, and other ingredients to create a variety of distinctive flavors. Some are sweet and mild, while others bring a little more heat. I enjoy experimenting with combinations that are a bit unexpected and finding new ways to bring people together around good food.
Grey Goose Gourmet has grown quite a bit since that first farmers market, but the heart of it remains the same. Every batch is made by hand, right here in Maine, with care and a love for creating something a little different.
What started with a family recipe and a simple farmers market table has become a business that allows me to share my creations with customers throughout Maine and beyond. I’m grateful for everyone who has supported Grey Goose Gourmet along the way, and I still enjoy coming up with new flavors and sharing them with others.
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