Labor Day 2011

Camden is beautiful in the summer (winter, fall and spring). This Labor Day, Designing Women is returning to the First Congregational Church on Rte. 1 to celebrate summer's passage into fall. Join us for a spectacular show featuring over twenty of the best local lady artisans!

Beta Fish by K. Dale Turdo ofAladdin's Lamp

Our benefiting non-profit is New Hope for Women. The suggested $2 door donation and all luncheon and snack proceeds will be donated directly to assist women, men, their children, friends, family and all people affected by domestic and dating violence.

Suzanne Anderson of Yikes! Studio

Please stop by and join us! We have a wonderful show in store and look forward to seeing you (post Hurricane Irene) and your smiles.

Mary Ann Small of Maine Island Rag Rugs

Celebrate Summer with Designing Women and Longfellow's Greenhouse

This year we decided to change things up a bit and start our show season at the fabulous Longfellow's Greenhouses in Manchester, Maine.

Shell Moore

This is our 5th consecutive year partnering with Longfellow's, and as in previous years, Longfellow's has great sales planned. In addition, our beloved non-profit, The Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center is celebrating their 25th year of providing such a vital service to Central Maine! We are thrilled to help out such a great organization! A Touch of Health will also be on hand, providing chair massages.

D & E Metalworks

Twenty-five of Maine's best artists/craftswomen will be exhibiting on August 27th, 2011 from 9:30am-4:30pm. The suggested $2 door donation and snacks/luncheon proceeds will directly benefit the Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center. Please join us for amazing art, fantastic sales, and a wonderful cause!

This bowl is a fantastic gift for your favorite teacher!

Mary K Spencer

Designing Women celebrate the season with two Holiday Shows!

We are excited about this Holiday Season! 

Please join us at one of our upcoming events in Portsmouth on November 27th or in Portland on December 11th. You are sure to find that wonderful, unique, and personal gift you cannot find in the big box stores. 

Our Portsmouth benefiting non-profit is A Safe Place, a crisis and domestic violence shelter. The Portland benefiting non-profit is Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic. 

Portsmouth Show is located at the Frank Jones Center

400 US Highway 1 Bypass

Portsmouth, NH

9am - 4pm

Benefiting A Safe Place

Portland Show is at Woodford's Church

202 Woodford St.

Portland, ME 

9am - 4pm

Benefiting Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic

Support your local artists and community and find the perfect gift! We would love to see you in Portsmouth or Portland!

We wish you the very happiest Holiday Season!

Freeport Show to Benefit Women, Work & Community

We are excited to return to Freeport on Saturday, November 20th to host our annual show. Women, Work and Community will be the benefiting non-profit. Many of our designing women members have taken classes or know someone who has benefited from this wonderful organization. We are delighted to give back and to assist such amazing women helping other women in Maine! Please join us! Start that holiday shopping early - no need to wait until after Thanksgiving!

Sunrise, Brickyard Cove, pastel by Judy Segal

 Over 20 local artisans will grace the Merriconeag Waldorf School with fabulous, one-of-a-kind pieces. Items will range in size and price and will be sure to delight!

Large Flower, Rocky Neck Designs

When: November 20, 2010


Where: Merriconeag Waldorf School
            57 Desert Road, Freeport, ME


Time: 9am - 4pm

"The Glen" by Jo Diggs, Applique

Designing Women Fine Art & Craft - Bangor Show to Benefit Women, Work & Community

We have a beautiful show planned for the 6th of November! 

Please join use from 9am - 4pm at the Center for Family Business, located on Husson University's Bangor campus. The suggested $2 door donation and all refreshment proceeds will benefit Women, Work and Community (womenworkandcommunity.com), a wonderful non-profit with several locations throughout Maine that focuses on educating women in order to help them succeed economically. 

Over 20 exhibitors will be on hand to present their beautiful, handmade, locally-made wares. 

Start your Holiday shopping early - you will be sure to find the perfect item to adorn your Thanksgiving table or give as a seasonal gift. Products are timeless, made in Maine and unique. They are sure to delight the senses and the receiver! 

Kennebunkport Show - October 2, 2010

Over twenty-five local female artists and craftwomen will converge on the Kennebunkport Consolidated School to display their high quality and beautifully handcrafted pottery, handbags, glasswork, handwoven clothing and accessories, home accents, stained glass, and sculptural ceramic art. Items will range in size and price. The suggested $2.00 door donation and all lunch/refreshment proceeds will be donated to The Children’s Program at Graves Library.

Where: Kennebunkport Consolidated School (25 School Street, Kennebunkport)

When: 9am - 4pm

Second Annual Labor Day Show in Camden Supports New Hope for Women

We are looking forward to another fantastic show in beautiful Camden, Maine. Please join us at the First Congregational Church (55 Elm St.) from 9am - 3pm this Saturday, September 4th. Support New Hope for Women and be entered to win a wonderful handmade quilt!