Artist of the Month
Local glass artist Fred Berg is a retired mechanical engineer who lives in Cushing and works with fused glass. His works include multi-colored bowls, plates, cheese boards and Christmas ornaments that are both artistic and functional. He became inspired at a fused glass session during an Elderhostel visit in Williamstown, Mass. He has studied at the Corning Glass Studio, taking classes in lampworking, cold finishing, glass blowing, glass carving, sandblasting and kiln casting of glass. Fred uses his technical engineering background and design ability to transform glass into an art form. His work is shown at Maine Craft Fairs, Arts in the Barn, Cushing, and the Thomaston Cafe. He conducts classes for all ages. He creates his own pieces and accepts work on commission.
Comments from our visitors near and far:
"Thomaston wouldn't be the same without this restaurant." ~ Thomaston, Maine
"We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed, it's a treasure hidden in Thomaston." ~ Norwalk, Conn.
"Exceptional, comfortable and inviting. Love eating here, it's a tradition within my annual visits to Maine."~ Covington, Louisiana
"Always friendly, Glad to see it same after 5 years."~ Edmond, Oklahoma
"Perfect, Triple 'A', friendly and clean."~ Rockport, Maine
"Priceless stop for 2 New Yorkers who wouldn't miss it. Thanks!"~ New York
"Great Food. This is our fourth visit this summer."~ Meriden, New Hampshire
"We love this place." ~ Savannah, Georgia
"I'm traveling through. Used to live here. I have Thomaston Cafe dreams and when I visit, the dreams come true." ~ Malagash, Nova Scotia, Canada