WESTERN MAINE INDEPENDENT WOODWORKERS 10-DAY SHOWCASE 2026

A western Maine independent woodworkers event showcasing skills, sharing techniques, and highlighting craftsmanship of a variety of rural artisans. A grand thank you to Maine Community Foundation-Arts Expansion for support of this event

DEMONSTRATIONS:

Saturday-10am Garth Miller & Beginner Walking Sticks

12pm Brough Richey-Floating Frames

2pm Henry Banks-Quarter Sawn versus Plain Sawn

Sunday-10am John Plowman-Chisels & Plane Irons (may include set-up_

12pm - Jon Whitney-Shaping a Pizza Peel

2pm - Henry Banks-Quarter Sawn versus Plain Sawn

This event is a joyful and organic collaboration between Tear Cap Workshops and Denmark Arts Center nodding to past events and aspiring to future happenings ~ free and open to the public. Thank you to Maine Community Foundation-Maine Expansion Arts grant for supporting our communities. List of participating artisans and much more TBA!

We are fortunate to have the following woodworkers, artists, and artisans joining us for this showcase Woodcarver Gene Bahr, Woodworker Henry Banks, Luthier repair Alex Edney, Furniture maker Greg Marsten, Luthier repair Alex Edney, Chainsaw Carvers Tim Pickett & Jim Tracey, Woodworker John Plowden, Framemaker Brough Richey, Painter Beth Richey, Blacksmith Sam Smith, Woodworker Jon Whitney, and more!

Opening Reception Friday, May 22 5-7pm free food and drink provided by DAC, Tear Cap Workshops & National Distributors

Weekends Saturday & Sundays, May 23 & 24 and May 30 & 31 10-3pm - Demonstrations at 10am, 12pm & 2pm

Weekdays Monday- Friday May 25-29 2-7pm