CODA Leadership Conference
Connecting the Dots...collaborating...fundraising...telling your story…
June 8-11, 2011 (Wed.- Sat.)
Portland, Maine
Host: Maine Crafts Association
Sponsors: Maine Arts Commission, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and
Office of Tourism, Maine Community Development Association, Handmade at New York International Gift Fair,
Saint Joseph's University, American Craft Council, and The Crafts Report
Saturday, June 11, 2011 optional post-conference tour an additional $95.00 per person includes breakfast and Lobster lunch.8:00am-6:00pm THERE’S MORE TO MAINE! Maine Coast and Craft Tour
From the woods and mountains to the ocean, Maine is home to a large number of accomplished craft artists and world renowned craft institutions. You don’t want to miss this exciting post-conference tour.
8:00am Depart from Eastland Hotel to Center for Maine Craft
Center for Maine Craft, Maine Native basketmakers demonstrations with continental breakfast and shopping
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship-gallery and tour
Rockland, Maine boat tour and lunch on the Motor Vessel Monhegan including lobster/clam bake outside and undercover places on boat, see lighthouses, sea mammals, birds, pretty coast, other boats, 1.5 hour on the 200 capacity boat.
*Lunch: lobster, clams, corn, slaw, roll, drink dessert and on board cash bar
Board bus for Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts
Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts tour and afternoon tea you even get to keep your handmade cup to round out this fun-filled and educational day!
6:00pm Return to Eastland Park Hotel