A wide variety of art supplies and a kindly and knowledgeable staff. Our school has been shopping…read morehere for over ten years.

What a fabulous store. There was an amazing person working that was so kind and interesting.The…read more store is so well organized. I was able to buy some beautiful cards that I will frame to remind me how much I love Maine.

Love this art store! Great supplies for artists and new little artists too. I like to come here for…read moregifts too!

Nice little store for a serious artist. Not exactly Blick or Jerry's but good for what you need in…read morean area that is target-rich for things to paint. Many things offered at a discount. Most artists visiting the area will probably bring their own supplies, but this is a good place for those things who forgot or find that they could use something else. The lady that appears to own the store seems to be an artist herself and can possibly give advice on where to find some subjects. The few customers who were there when I visited, seemed to be experienced artists who enjoyed chatting with the proprietor.

About a year and a half ago The Maine Gathering moved to 8 Bayview Street. The shop remains full…read moreof lovely objects created in Maine and the staff is friendly. It's one of several shops in town that's worth a closer look.

Maine Gathering is everything you love about Maine in one shop!…read more You've spent the summer in Maine, and now the season is winding down. School is around the corner, the breezes have gone from warm to crisp, and the rains slip down from the mountains more frequently. It's almost time to head home, back to real life. But you want something to take with you, a little momento of the sun and sea and lobsters and lighthouses. But how many postcards, cartoony mugs and made-in-China trinkets do you need? Let's face it, you want something unique and uniquely Maine. Head on over to Maine Gathering in the gorgeous harbor town of Camden! Maine Gathering is what it sounds like: a place where Maine artists come together to share their work with locals and visitors alike. In this small, unassuming shop, you can find pottery, jewelry, float rope mats and baskets (all recycled!), birch bark momentos, sea glass bits and bobs, and a plethora of all things lobster! Almost everything is hand made by a Maine local, and it shows: Every detail represents something that makes this state a rare gem on the East Coast. And owners Howard and Margaret Gallagher make sure that every visitor feels welcomed into this Maine artistic haven. From the in-depth knowledge of everyone who works there to Howard's jovial nature to the sheer selection of amazing gifts, Maine Gathering is THE place to go to find something to help you remember your Maine vacation for years to come!

Beautiful shop with traditional quilting fabric, linens, Japanese fabric, independent patterns, and…read moreother art supplies. Friendly and helpful staff

Nice selection of art supplies, but, very lacking in customer service. Not personable. Won't be…read moregoing back. ​

Lovely town art store. Assistance was easy to come by. Friendly. Good selections of products.read more

The staff is always really knowledgeable and very polite. It feels very small town vibes, and you…read morecan't get that feeling at places like Michael's. Amazing selection of different materials!

I have been shopping at Rock Paper Scissors since it opened. It has the best, most eclectic and…read moretasteful goods that I have ever found in a single store. The proprietor has a keen eye for design and a good sense of value and utility. There is something for everyone at multiple price points. It is my "go to" store for presents, including gift cards. Go say "Hi" to Erika when you're in Wiscasset and ask her if she sells bird seed.

Such a cute and well curated shop. Picked up a few stationery goodies and got obsessed with the…read morefluffy, sweet mascot!

This place was AWESOME. It's a small store but they have utilized every single inch with a great…read morecurated arrangement of books, art supplies, and toys/puzzles/games. There are areas that are sorted by global region and then by prehistoric periods. They have interactive exhibits for kids (or adults) throughout all 3 floors of the store. 7-year-old would have been wild for this store and even as an adult saw so many cool books that I wanted. I managed to escape with only having purchased 2 books and a journal. The salesperson was very friendly and available if help was needed. Great selection of books, would much rather support an independent bookstore like this than a big box store or online retailer. Great value for being able to look through such a cool collection of books related to all things nature and science!

This was incredible!! It's a book store but also has a bunch of art installations and interactive…read moreexhibits. My kids LOVED it! So much to do and learn. They said it was their highlight from our trip to Maine!

The Mix is a fun and funky space in Brunswick celebrating art in all forms! Leslie and her staff…read moreare incredible, and the shop has a wide selection of supplies for nearly any crafting project you could think of doing. There are also classes and workshops that are offered at The Mix, including ones that support other local arts organizations, such as ArtVan. The Mix is one of my favorite spots in downtown Brunswick. Next time you are in need of some new paint, shop local, and give Leslie and her crew a visit!

You know that art teacher? The one who was warm, maybe a tad eccentric, understood the importance…read moreof playing, accepting of all, inviting, a safe space to land, encouraging of your creations no matter how fantastical or simple? That's The Mix. A totally non-judgemental arts and crafts store that appreciates you trying to make art and do crafts in a world increasingly not built for beauty, but for zeros and ones. I found everything I was looking for and so much more here: really sparkly embroidery thread that I never knew existed, gold pens that write oh-so-smooth, and locally made glittery watercolor paint (no gatekeeping here, it's Antimadder Art if you want to look it up). Genuinely, my partner had been craving colors exactly like these! Loving their new space; it's a big, old building with loads of windows to flood every nook and cranny with natural light! Be sure to sign up for loyalty points! There are workshops and product demos now! And in the summer they have live music on their porch! Go. Get your supplies. Say hi to Leslie; she's the art teacher you're missing in your boring adult life. #heartemoji

Southwest Harbor is like how Bar Harbor used to be more than 20 years ago. This store was open in…read moreearly October, while a few neighboring shops had already closed for the season. The store was busy and the lady at the register was friendly. It offers a wide variety of prints, paintings, jewelry, and other gifts. It was an ideal place for our teenage daughter to find some gifts and mementos of our trip.

Maine Artisans artisans wonderful store located just across from Lincolnville Beach. There are so…read moremany vendors all who make their unique items in Maine. Lots of jewelry, pottery, art work, paintings, clothing, utility items and unique finds. I look forward to returning to buy some new items for my home and jewelry!

We again included this craft shop/gallery on our walking tour of Rockland. The current exhibition…read morewas "Visions - Maine's Coastal Edges" that featured the paintings of Kaitlyn Miller and Anne Stuer plus the clay relief sculptures of Randy Fein.

Best high end made in Maine store. Excellent selection of Maine made crafts and merchandise. All…read moresales benefit the Island Institute. Great cause. Beautiful store with some of the nicest gifts and crafts from Maine. All of their items are high end and just the pick of the litter. I especially liked the hand blown glass lobster floats. They were awesome. Wonderful selection of Maine books and children's books, as well as stationery. Some clothes and belts and sea bags by various Maine companies. Just wonderful local Maine goods for sale in a nice atmosphere for a great cause.