Sumi-e Painting Demonstration Frederica Marshall will present a demonstration of the ancient art of sumi-e, Asian brush painting. This medium uses the Four Treasures: ink stick, grinding stone, brush, and paper. There are 270 brushstrokes in the sumi-e artist's tool box. The basic strokes were originally used for Chinese calligraphy then adapted for painting subjects. This simple … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Frederica Marshall"

  New Mysteries from Bestselling Deer Isle Authors Kathryn Lasky and Tom Ricks, two bestselling Deer Isle authors, have changed genres late in their writing careers. Kathryn Lasky, beloved children's and young adult author, releases her second book in a new Georgia O'Keeffe mystery series for adults, Mortal Radiance, this summer. Tom Ricks, renowned military … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Kathryn Lasky & Tom Ricks"

Tree identification story time and garden activity with SPL and led by Mary Cevasco. The Story Garden Series will run on the second Saturday of every month through September, featuring a different theme each month. Ideal for kids ages 4-10, all ages welcome. No RSVP required.

Visit the studio where inspiration is transformed into contemporary artist-made lighting. Take home a Modernmaine votive holder. Studio visit with Modernmaine founder and designer Julie Morringello. Learn how she creates unique light fixtures for homes and businesses. Her work crosses traditional boundaries, in that it is both functional and sculptural, and created from a combination … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Modernmaine"

The History of Sound Ben Shattuck will read from his new short story collection, The History of Sound, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Written with breathtaking humanity and humor, The History of Sound is a love letter to New England, a radiant conversation between past and present, and a moving meditation on the abiding search for home. … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Ben Shattuck"

Our July title is The Body in the Piazza by Katherine Hall Page. The SPL book club meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Readers can choose to participate either in person at SPL or online via Zoom. Contact SPL at the phone or email below to RSVP and/or to join the book club … Continue reading "Food & Fiction: The Body in the Piazza"

What the War in Gaza Means to You Steve Hindy was a Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press based in Beirut and Cairo from 1979-1984. He now lives in Brooklin, Maine, and has facilitated a community discussion of the war in Brooklin. The rain venue is SPL, 64 Main Street, Stonington.

The Art of Wood Engraving and Woodcut Siri Beckman will talk about wood engraving and woodcut with a book signing to follow. She recently published The Prints of Siri Beckman: Engraving a Sense of Place with Down East Books, which includes an introduction by renowned New England art critic Carl Little. Copies of her book … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Siri Beckman"

Enchanted Islands is a living art story project, a collaboration between writer-performer Melody Bates, costume artist Jennifer Paar, and Deer Isle sculptor Peter Beerits. The 2024 residency will include three original versions of beloved fairy tales at Nervous Nellie’s on Deer Isle with the storyteller costumed in spectacular garments designed for each tale. These stories … Continue reading "Faerie Queen Story Hour"