The Seaweed and the Clay The artist will create slab built ceramic pots using seaweed for imprinted decoration. Basics of slab building and printing on clay will be covered. Christopher Scott Brumfield is an artist, art teacher, and writer from South Louisiana. His favorite artistic medium is clay, but he works in whatever material he … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Christopher Scott Brumfield"

Island artists lead our summer story time series with read-aloud stories and art activities for kids and their families.We are heading outdoors to Small Cove Park, a few short steps from SPL at 6 Atlantic Avenue (right behind Camden National Bank), to take advantage of the fresh air and natural beauty. All ages welcome. June … Continue reading "Summer Art Story Time"

This is a three-day course focused on generating—rather than simply workshopping—historical fiction. Using writing prompts and exercises, assignments, readings, and self-directed research, participants will leave the course with the seeds for larger writing projects. We’ll discuss the purpose of and place for historical fiction today, and how stories can transcend time altogether. The class meet … Continue reading "Writing Historical Fiction"

Join Ben Shattuck at SPL for a reading from The History of Sound and a reception with light bites and beverages. The History of Sound will be available to purchase from Blue Hill Books, and the author will sign books at the end of the program. Read more about Ben on his website and Instagram.

This is a three-day course focused on generating—rather than simply workshopping—historical fiction. Using writing prompts and exercises, assignments, readings, and self-directed research, participants will leave the course with the seeds for larger writing projects. We’ll discuss the purpose of and place for historical fiction today, and how stories can transcend time altogether. The class meet … Continue reading "Writing Historical Fiction"