Upcoming Events
Where to Find Hillary Dow ~ Maine Author & Award Winning Fiber Artist Request an EventBookmark Felting Lesson – Grades 3-5
July 23, 2026
11:30 – 1:30
Old Town Public Library
45 Middle Street
Old Town, ME
2026 MAITC Summer Teacher’s Institute
August 3 – 7, 2026
My presentation will be at 6:30 pm, August 4th
Downeast Institute, Beals, ME
https://maine.agclassroom.org/programs/summer-institute/
Mission: To promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resources among students, educators, and the general public.
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture, and housed at the Maine Department of Agriculture. Our goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society so that they will become citizens who support wise agricultural policies and local agriculture endeavors.
Ignite Author Visit & Octopus Felting Class
September 18-19
Lubec, Maine
Friday Author Visit with Bookmark Felting Lesson for students and Saturday Octopus Felting Lesson for the broader Lubec community.
lcocmaine.org
Oh boy, do we have fun in store for Lubec Community Outreach Center! Activities start on Friday with a focus on activities for the kids, and on Saturday, the fun and learning continue with a 3D octopus felting class for older children and adults.
50th Annual Common Ground Country Fair
Unity, Maine
September 25, 26 & 27, 2026
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
MOFGA.org
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Associationās (MOFGA) annual celebration of rural living features 1000-plus exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.
Hillary Dow is a mother, author, and fiber artist in Maine, publishing childrenās books illustrated with her wool creations. Classically trained as an illustrator, the wool used for her artwork is responsibly sourced from sheep living happily on Maine farms. In 2025, Hillary published her fourth children’s picture book, Flock of Rock, the thirteenth title released by her indie publishing company, Binding Tales. Visiting schools for author visits is a delight and honor that Hillary enjoys very much. She also teaches needle felting lessons both in person and online, sharing the art form she has come to love! In late 2025, she launched Fiber Folk Marketing, providing digital marketing services tailored to fiber shop and farm owners. Hillary is now illustrating her next book, starring a curious little octopus!
When sheās not pouring energy into her childrenās books and artwork, Hillary spends her days as the Marketing Director for a large family-owned auto group with dealerships across Maine. Along with her husband, Adam, and their two children, the Dow family loves adventures in the great outdoors, picking all of Maineās seasonal fruits, reading, dancing, fishing, hiking, traveling, and creating.
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Thank you for visiting the upcoming events page for Hillary Dow, a Maine fiber artist, and children’s book author/illustrator located in Hampden, Maine. As Binding TalesĀ® continues to grow, so too does the online community and roster of live events, presentations, and local retailers offering Hillary’s creations. Please keep in touch!
