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.

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 woodworkers Henry Banks, John Plowden, Jon Whitney, Brough Richey, John Lucy, Garth Miller, Laurie Downey & Ryan Rhodes, Bob Jayne, artist Beth Richey, Blacksmith Sam Smith, and Luthier & repairer Alex Edney.

Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31

Saturday May 30th 10am Jon Whitney-Shaping a Pizza Peel   

12pm Brough Richey-Floating Frames  

2pm Alex Edney-Inside The Acoustic Guitar

Sunday May 31 10am  John Plowman-Chisels & Plane Irons (may include plane set-up)

12pm  Garth Miller-Beginner Walking Sticks

2pm Alex Edney-Inside The Acoustic Guitar