In the News / Events
Watch this page for any art events we will participate in, upcoming classes on rug making with Arlene, stained glass workshops with Mark, or when Wrenovations stained glass, fiber arts or honey and beeswax products are featured in the media.
Wrenovations Works Chosen as Awards for 2023 Governor's Conference on Tourism
Four of Mark Wren's stained glass art pieces were selected to be presented to the winners of the 2023 Governor's Tourism Awards in Maine.
1. Governor's Award for Tourism Excellence
2. Leadership and Growth Award
3. Innovation and Creativity Award
4. Collaboration Award
Cobscook Institute
Where: 10 Commissary Point Rd, Lubec, ME 04652
When: 4 Sessions, Saturdays from February 11 to March 11
Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Rug Braiding Class With Arlene Wren
Article in Cultural Adventures
Arlene Wren is featured in this 2019 article about the crafting traditions she keeps alive. It starts on page 103.
Honey Beer for Hospice
Honey Wheat Ale Release Party. Fundraiser collaboration between Downeast Hospice Volunteers, local beekeepers Mark and Arlene Wren and the Lubec Brewing Company. 100% profits from the sale of all 12 kegs of the Honey Wheat Ale went to Downeast Hospice Volunteers.
Article in Cultural Adventures
Wrenovations: A Kaleidoscope of Talent in Robbinston, is a feature on Mark Wren in the 2020 edition Cultural Adventures. Read the article on pages 74-75.
Hundred Hearts Campaign
The Cobscook Community Learning Center raised funds for a building project with the sale of stained glass heart ornaments created and generously donated by Mark and Arlene Wren. Learn More.
Article in DownEast Magazine
Wrenovations was featured in the October 2018 DownEast Magazine article, "Four Favorite Things: Our contributors dish on the crafts and boutiques they’re loving right now." Read it now.
Feature article in The Quoddy Tides published
in July 2003 delves into the history of Wrenovations
Mark Wren interviewed for this November 2003 article in the Bangor Daily News
November 2007 Announcement in The Calais Advertiser regarding Mark Wren being commissioned to create a stained glass window for the Down East Community Hospital Chapel
"Creative Reflections in Robbinston" article in The Machias Valley News Observer, published
in February 2008