UNIQUE HANDMADE ITEMS YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE!!
WELCOME TO THE NEW ENGLAND SEA GLASS & CRAFT FESTIVAL
JOIN US! COME MEET THE TALENT!
📍 Whittemore Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH)
📅 Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
⏰ 10am - 4pm Both Days
Join us on the Seacoast for a spectacular coastal-inspired shopping experience featuring 100 exhibitors showcasing unique handmade products with sea glass, nautical, and coastal themes.
Discover thousands of handcrafted creations you won’t find in stores including jewelry, coastal home décor, paintings, photography, sea glass art, apparel, wood products, shell designs, signs, handbags, leather goods, home fashions, children’s clothing, fabric items, glass creations, and so much more.
The festival also features specialty food makers offering delicious treats including fudge, chocolates, cookies, macaroons, baked goods, sauces, beef jerky, and other specialty foods.
Even if nautical décor isn’t your style, there will be plenty of incredible handmade products and unique gifts throughout the festival to enjoy.
Popular Hands-On Workshops
Participate in one of our exciting interactive workshops including:
- Sea Glass Christmas Tree Making
- Sea Glass Bracelet Workshop
- Sea Glass Earrings Workshop
- Decoupage Shell Art
- Additional coastal-inspired classes
Workshop space is limited and expected to sell out early. Advance registration is highly recommended. Admission into the festival is included with workshop participation.
Festival Information
- Free Parking
- Three concession stands featuring food, beer & wine
- Just $7 Two-Day Admission
- Ages 14 & Under Free
The New England Sea Glass & Coastal Craft Festival is a truly unique event years in the making — bringing together talented artisans, coastal creativity, specialty foods, and hands-on experiences for an unforgettable weekend at the Whittemore Center at UNH.
Crafting with Kids
While our workshops are for ages 14+, we will have something for the littles! Get your kids excited about crafting with our selection of kid-friendly craft supplies and coloring pages. Plus…. We are planning to have some characters joining us…. Ariel is on the way!! Stay tuned!
WORKSHOP DETAILS & REGISTRATION
make a SEA GLASS CHRISTMAS TREE
Dive into a coastal-inspired creative escape on
SATURDAY, June 27th
SUNDAY, June 28th
10:00 am- 11:45am
inside the New England Sea Glass & Craft Festival at the Whittemore Center at The University of NH (UNH) in Durham, NH!
In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own unique 6" Sea Glass Christmas Tree using 1.5 - 2 lbs. of assorted tumbled glass, seashell accents, a faux sea star topper, and a string of LED fairy lights to add a touch of seaside charm to your holiday décor. No experience needed. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy a crafter-noon of creativity and fun!
And here is the best part. Your workshop registration includes two-day admission to the New England Sea Glass & Craft Festival.
Sip, sample, shop, and explore local artisan makers, craft exhibitors, and specialty food vendors before and after class.
Grab your friends and turn it into the ultimate creative weekend!
Festival admission will be provided by GNE at the main entrance.
Please provide the registration name upon arrival.
*Registration is required. Grab your 2-in-1 workshop ticket today.
Seats are limited, so do not wait. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Minimum age is 16+
Decoupage shell making
Shell Decor
SAT, June 27 | 12:15 - 1:45pm
SUN, June 28 | 2:30 - 3:45pm
inside the New England Sea Glass & Craft Festival at the Whittemore Center at The University of NH
Durham, NH
STAY TUNE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINK
MAKE A SEA GLASS PENDANT NECKLACE
Make your own sea glass pendant in this fun, 1-hour class. NO experience needed. Includes materials and step-by-step instruction.
ONE DAY ONLY
JUNE 27 | 2:00 -3:00PM
Join us for this mini-workshop at the New England Sea Glass Festival and Craft Show, UNH, Durham,
Where you will learn how to wire-wrap real sea glass into beautiful pendants!
This is a shortened version of the class typically delivered...just one hour! In that short time you'll be wire-wrapping like a pro.
Choose from Sharon’s personal collection of New England sea glass and leave with a beautiful Pendant you made your self. Everything is included. Just bring your readers.
You'll get free admission into the Sea Glass Festival with the purchase of your class ticket along with free par
Class is limited to 12 participants
Must have a minimum of 4 participants for workshop to run
make a sea glass bracelet
MAKE A KINUSAIGA ART PIECE
Make your own sea glass bracelet in this 1-hour workshop at the New England Sea Glass Festival.
ONE DAY ONLY
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Includes admission, materials and parking!
Join us for a special one-hour mini workshop at the New England Sea Glass Festival and create your own beautiful sea glass bracelet.
Using authentic sea glass, you'll design and assemble a one of a kind bracelet to take home~no experience necessary.
This is a relaxed, fun session perfect for sea glass lovers who want a hands-on creative experience during the festival.
Your ticket includes:
Admission to the Sea Glass Festival
All material to create 1 sea glass bracelet
Step by step instruction
Free parking
Come enjoy the festival, get creative and leave with something meaningful you made yourself.
Spots are limited to 12. Most have a minimum of 4 participants for class to run.
MAKE A KINUSAIGA ART PIECE
MAKE A KINUSAIGA ART PIECE
MAKE A KINUSAIGA ART PIECE
(Note- image above is for example. Coastal design options may be found on the registration page)
Dive into a coastal-inspired creative escape
ONE DAY ONLY
Sunday June 28th
12:15pm - 2:00pm
In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own unique 8"x8" coastal-themed "no-sew" fabric landscape inspired by the Japanese art of Kinusaiga.
Traditionally, Kinusaiga involves intricately carving wood blocks and embedding upcycled Silk Kimono Fabric to create beautiful landscapes, this labor-intensive process can take days-to-months. For this workshop, we’ve adapted this technique to fit a 1.5-hour session using a pre-traced 8"x8" foam block along with a curated selection of modern fabrics.
At booking, you’ll choose one of three sea life designs to create during this workshop. At the end of the workshop, guests will add the finishing touch to their “Fabric Landscape” with a thin natural wood frame.
No experience needed, Just sit back, relax, and enjoy a crafter-noon by the sea!
And here is the best part. Your workshop registration includes all-day admission to the New England Sea Glass & Craft Festival hosted by GNE.
Sip, sample, shop, and explore local artisan makers, craft exhibitors, and specialty food vendors before and after class.
Grab your friends and turn it into the ultimate creative weekend
*Registration is required. Grab your 2-in-1 workshop ticket today.
Seats are limited, so do not wait. Tickets are non-refundable
proud hosts of the great new england fine craft & artisan shows
proud hosts of the great new england fine craft & artisan shows
proud hosts of the great new england fine craft & artisan shows
& the great new england food truck festivals
proud hosts of the great new england fine craft & artisan shows
proud hosts of the great new england fine craft & artisan shows
Visit our page at GNEFoodTruckFest.com
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