K Skillin
@skillinwise.bsky.social
Archaeologist, metalsmith, forager, museum director, horticulturist, living historian, scientist, artist.
Just call me Auntie. Auntie Ifa.
October 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Just call me Auntie. Auntie Ifa.
I created the Emerging Beader Program to help artist have more opportunity to show their work and to give them a leg up into the art world. This artist's work is phenomenal and I'm so happy to be able to help her begin her journey!
Erika Harrison is one of our Emerging Beaders of 2025. Her exhibit is up from now until the end of November. Come see all of her incredible beadwork sculptures Thursdays - Saturday 10-5 and Sundays 12-4.
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/ebp-exhibitors
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/ebp-exhibitors
September 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I created the Emerging Beader Program to help artist have more opportunity to show their work and to give them a leg up into the art world. This artist's work is phenomenal and I'm so happy to be able to help her begin her journey!
I've been working getting this project underway for years. It's finally happening and I couldn't be happier!!
Seven Generations is a first-of-its-kind exhibit of Wabanaki beadwork showcasing cultural knowledge and tradition through visual art. Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness has partnered with us to create this landmark exhibit and opportunity for indigenous artists
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/wabanaki
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/wabanaki
August 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I've been working getting this project underway for years. It's finally happening and I couldn't be happier!!
As the director, I'm not able to be a judge (as I organize everything and know the artists), but this piece is one of my favorites! The detail is incredible and it's even cooler in person. Come by my museum and see it in person!
Winners of the Starstuff & Cosmic Dust Beadwork Challenge announced! This was the hardest challenge yet to judge and we are amazed at all entries we received! Congratulations to all participants!
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
Images can be found on the Starstuff webpage:
www.museumofbeadwork.org/pages/starstuff-challenge
July 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
As the director, I'm not able to be a judge (as I organize everything and know the artists), but this piece is one of my favorites! The detail is incredible and it's even cooler in person. Come by my museum and see it in person!
No rights are safe
“No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates.” –Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
One of the most chilling sentences I have ever read.
One of the most chilling sentences I have ever read.
June 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
No rights are safe
Temper tantrums that will cost lives.
He is angry, flailing, and vengeful. Nobody liked his parade and millions came out to demonstrate against him, so now, people need to suffer and die so he can feel important again. God help us.
June 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Temper tantrums that will cost lives.
In person it's even better/worse... you know what I mean.
"Throne Room" is the latest work of protest art from Nick Heller. Complete with golden pacifiers hanging from golden chains. Come see this piece in person Thursdays through Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 12-4.
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #protest #portlandme
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #protest #portlandme
May 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In person it's even better/worse... you know what I mean.
Working on personal sustainability and being able to support community, you know, with the upcoming ending of the world and all.
Anyway, chickens hatched this weekend!
Anyway, chickens hatched this weekend!
May 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Working on personal sustainability and being able to support community, you know, with the upcoming ending of the world and all.
Anyway, chickens hatched this weekend!
Anyway, chickens hatched this weekend!
Temp counter top. Then back to fighting the patriarchy.
May 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Temp counter top. Then back to fighting the patriarchy.
Cabinet day!! Getting so close!
May 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Cabinet day!! Getting so close!
History repeats itself, especially when your country doesn't really teach history.
April 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
History repeats itself, especially when your country doesn't really teach history.
If I were a gynaecologist I would sign my emails with “At your cervix,”
Missed opportunity for an entire field if you ask me.
Missed opportunity for an entire field if you ask me.
April 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If I were a gynaecologist I would sign my emails with “At your cervix,”
Missed opportunity for an entire field if you ask me.
Missed opportunity for an entire field if you ask me.
Putting up stringers in my kitchen! These will give me something to attach the sheetrock to, hold the insulation in place, and also give extra support to a roof built in 1808, which is not in that bad of shape considering.
#kitchendiy #mainelife #learnaskill
#kitchendiy #mainelife #learnaskill
April 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Putting up stringers in my kitchen! These will give me something to attach the sheetrock to, hold the insulation in place, and also give extra support to a roof built in 1808, which is not in that bad of shape considering.
#kitchendiy #mainelife #learnaskill
#kitchendiy #mainelife #learnaskill
One of my favorite pieces ❤️
Detail of "Empress of the Fog Dragon" by Melanie Mosher.
You can see this piece in person on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5, and Sundays from 12-4. And our April First Friday on the 4th from 5-8pm!
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #nonprofit #portlandme
You can see this piece in person on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5, and Sundays from 12-4. And our April First Friday on the 4th from 5-8pm!
www.museumofbeadwork.org
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart #nonprofit #portlandme
March 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
One of my favorite pieces ❤️
Woke myself up from laughing to hard when I made a fart joke in a dream.
I am forever 12 years old.
(for the record, it WAS hilarious)
I am forever 12 years old.
(for the record, it WAS hilarious)
March 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Woke myself up from laughing to hard when I made a fart joke in a dream.
I am forever 12 years old.
(for the record, it WAS hilarious)
I am forever 12 years old.
(for the record, it WAS hilarious)
Building up reserves of food stuffs and skills in making food stuffs. This year, 4 taps.
March 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Building up reserves of food stuffs and skills in making food stuffs. This year, 4 taps.
This man is incredible. His work is poignant and incredible. And I am so incredibly lucky to be able to display his work at my museum. Please, come check it out in person if you can.
Pop-up exhibit of Nick Heller's work this weekend only!
The Coronation Chasuble is currently on loan from the artist, while Castles of Sand is part of our Permanent Collection.
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart
The Coronation Chasuble is currently on loan from the artist, while Castles of Sand is part of our Permanent Collection.
#museumofbeadwork #beadwork #beads #beadedart
March 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This man is incredible. His work is poignant and incredible. And I am so incredibly lucky to be able to display his work at my museum. Please, come check it out in person if you can.
If people are actively discriminating against you, please shout out who they are, even if you don't think they are a person/group/business that others interact with. I wanna know who was only not a dick before because they didn't want to get caught. Tell on them, no shame, shout it to the world.
February 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If people are actively discriminating against you, please shout out who they are, even if you don't think they are a person/group/business that others interact with. I wanna know who was only not a dick before because they didn't want to get caught. Tell on them, no shame, shout it to the world.
Perfection
Pretty sure that earthquake we just had in Maine was the result of the pressure built up from Susan Collins’ bottled up concern.
January 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Perfection
Was told by one of my Docents today "This is the first museum you started? I really assumed it was your third!"
So that was nice.
So that was nice.
January 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Was told by one of my Docents today "This is the first museum you started? I really assumed it was your third!"
So that was nice.
So that was nice.
My amazing boyfriend wrote me this song for my birthday last year. He's incredible, it's incredible, and we're a pretty incredible team. Take a listen and enjoy getting dirty ;)
January 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
My amazing boyfriend wrote me this song for my birthday last year. He's incredible, it's incredible, and we're a pretty incredible team. Take a listen and enjoy getting dirty ;)
I've always liked mycology ❤️
January 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I've always liked mycology ❤️
You could get a girl who is a cutie-pie. But really, you want a woman who makes a nerdy-pie.
#adasteraperaspera
#adasteraperaspera
December 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
You could get a girl who is a cutie-pie. But really, you want a woman who makes a nerdy-pie.
#adasteraperaspera
#adasteraperaspera
This is one of my more favourite pieces from the "A Novel Tea" Beadwork Challenge. Every little thing on here is related to having a cup of tea. I love it!
"Dream For A Tea Party" is an intricate beaded headpiece by French artist Michèle Grosse. Currently on display in our gallery as part of the "A Novel Tea" exhibition.
December 17, 2024 at 9:48 PM
This is one of my more favourite pieces from the "A Novel Tea" Beadwork Challenge. Every little thing on here is related to having a cup of tea. I love it!
It's not that I want another puppy, It's that my dog wants one. A puppy for my puppy. I'm just trying to be supportive here.
December 14, 2024 at 5:43 PM
It's not that I want another puppy, It's that my dog wants one. A puppy for my puppy. I'm just trying to be supportive here.