LEWISTON — L/A Arts’ Place for Makers will kick off its discussion and networking sessions, with Mike Rancourt of Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafters, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 29.

Discussion topics include production scaling, workforce development, and opportunities in Lewiston-Auburn. Refreshments will be served.

The Place for Makers series focuses on introducing a new generation of artisans to L-A. With support from a National Endowment for the Arts, Our Town Grant, and in collaboration with Maine College of Art, Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council, and the Pratt Institute, L/A Arts is launching a series of networking and professional development sessions. The sessions will gather artisans from around the state at key locations in L-A, to show off the resources, creative talent, potential live/work space, and business support services available there.

Upcoming events are scheduled for Wednesdays through the end of May. The schedule and registration links will be posted on the L/A Arts website and social media.