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Hillary Dow Maine Felting Artist & Author
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Hillary Dow is a Maine fiber artist, and children’s book author/illustrator located in Hampden, Maine. As Binding Tales continues to grow, so to does her online community and roster of live events, presentations, and local retailers offering Hillary’s creations.

2024 Scheduled Events

Saturday, May 4
Makers on Main, Freeport, ME

Sunday, May 5
Maine Mall Pop-Up at Maine Micro Artisans
South Portland, ME

Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2
Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds, ME

Saturday, June 15
Margaretta Days Festival and Craft Fair, University of Maine at Machias

Saturday, August 3
Makers on Main, Freeport, ME

Sunday, August 4
Meet The Makers, Gorham, ME
An event for retailers to meet makers

Saturday, September 7
Makers on Main, Freeport, ME

Past Author Visits

2022
Strong School, Strong, Maine – Grades K-4

Peace River Elementary School, Port Charlotte, FL – Grade 2

2023
Kingfield School, Kingfield, Maine – Grades Pre K-4

Newburgh School, Newburgh, Maine – Pre K-4

Earl C. McGraw School, Hampden Maine – Grades K-2

Maine Mountain Children’s House – Pre K -K

Webster Library – Adults

 

Fairs, Exhibits, Speaking Engagements

2022

Books in Boothbay
Freeport Marketplace Exhibit

2023

The Business of Art: A Panel, hosted by AVCOG SBDC, Presenter
Machias Fiber Festival, Vendor
Common Ground Country Fair, Presenter
Bangor Authors’ Book Fair & Literary Fest, Vendor

 

Stop In & Shop

You will find Hillary’s books, fiber art, and wool products at the following Maine retailers

Sherman’s Bookstores
Maine Micro Artisans, Bangor Mall

 

Hillary Dow Felting Master Class Instructor fiber artist

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