PORTLAND WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Look to the Sea and Find Yourself: The Lure & Lore of Sea Glass Workshop
A presentation and exploration with author Roxie Zwicker into New England’s sea glass — where shards speak of shipwrecks, medicine bottles and vanished amusement parks, and why this guide is useful for beach‑combing seekers.
Look to the Sea and Find Yourself: The Lure & Lore of Sea Glass Workshop.
Get ahead of the beach‑combing season with a compact workshop and exploration led by author Roxie Zwicker. The session traces the lure of beach‑combing from colonial times through shipwrecks, storms and maritime mysteries, and explains how fragments of frosty glass map the region’s human and industrial past.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Glints of New England’s maritime past
Sea glass here is more than pretty debris: cobalt blue shards often come from medicine bottles around Boston Harbor, while shipwrecks, storms and coastal industry across New England have seeded beaches with pieces that tell local stories—from Rockport’s liquor raids to rumored treasures of Captain Kidd in Jamestown.
Roxie Zwicker’s eye for clues
Author Roxie Zwicker walks participants through the secret clues hidden in colorful glass—its colors and textures point to origins and eras—and lays out where in New England to look for the best finds.
A tangible reminder of the workshop
The workshop is affordably priced and practical: each guest leaves with a bag of beach‑found treasures, and books by the author will be available for purchase after the event.
What the day feels like
What this workshop feels like
Expect a focused presentation and exploratory conversation: Zwicker presents the lore and provenance of sea glass, links specific colors and shards to historical sources, and points participants toward the New England places most likely to yield meaningful finds.
THE HISTORY
Glints of New England’s maritime past
Sea glass here is more than pretty debris: cobalt blue shards often come from medicine bottles around Boston Harbor, while shipwrecks, storms and coastal industry across New England have seeded beaches with pieces that tell local stories—from Rockport’s liquor raids to rumored treasures of Captain Kidd in Jamestown.
THE GUIDE
Roxie Zwicker’s eye for clues
Author Roxie Zwicker walks participants through the secret clues hidden in colorful glass—its colors and textures point to origins and eras—and lays out where in New England to look for the best finds.
THE TAKEAWAY
A tangible reminder of the workshop
The workshop is affordably priced and practical: each guest leaves with a bag of beach‑found treasures, and books by the author will be available for purchase after the event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and what to expect in terms of access and physical demand.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear list was provided; bring curiosity and any questions for the author. Books will be available for purchase and each attendee receives a bag of found treasures.
Meeting point is the New England Curiosities Shop at the Mall at Fox Run in Newington, NH; arrive at the shop for check‑in.
The session is affordably priced at $20 per person.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the workshop meet?
At the New England Curiosities Shop in the Mall at Fox Run, Newington, NH.
Who leads the workshop?
Author Roxie Zwicker leads the presentation and exploration.
What will I learn at the event?
The workshop covers the lure of beach‑combing, the origins of different colors and types of sea glass, and the best New England places to look for them.
How much does the workshop cost?
The event is priced at $20 per person.
Will there be something to take home?
Yes — each guest will receive a bag of beach‑found treasures, and books will be available for purchase after the event.
Are books available from the author?
Books by the author will be available for purchase following the presentation.