Haystack School Mountain of Crafts
One of the premier craft schools in the country. A Maine treasure in a magic location. Summer classes in wood, ceramics, glass, fiber, metals, etc. http://www.haystack-mtn.org/index.php/
United Society of Shakers
The Shakers have had a major influence on my designs. The Sabbathday Lake community
was established in 1794. Check their web site, buy herbs and teas, or visit the community
in person.
http://www.shaker.lib.me.us/
Fine Woodworking
Magazine
If you are interested in woodworking, this is the magazine for you. I've been a subscriber
since 1975, and a contributing editor since 1989.
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/
Offerman Woodshop
Nick Offerman, actor and fellow woodworker has one of the most interesting shops I've visited. It has soul and ambiance. Not only that but Nick is a great guy and a really fine woodworker/ http://www.offermanwoodshop.com
Maine Made: America's Best
A state-run site featuring Maine craftspeople and small businesses.
http://www.mainemade.com/
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
Beyond a doubt, the best handtools; sold worldwide. A complete line of hand planes,
scrapers, saws, accessories, and, chisels.
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/
Kane Hardwoods, one of the Collins Companies
My favorite cherry suppliers, Kane has their own 125,000 acre wood lot. Certified,
sutainably harvested hardwoods.
http://www.collinswood.com/M2_CertifiedForests/M2H3A1_Overview.html
Musser Forests
The best supplier of tree seedlings in quantity. I plant 10-50 trees each year and
ship to customers who request a seedling. http://www.musserforests.com/
Horton Brasses
These folks produce the nicest, most authentic, period brasses
available. A small company in Connecticut, they also offer outstanding
hand wrought iron hardware.
http://www.horton-brasses.com/
Whitechapel Brasses
The best quality hardware from around the world: hinges, locks, pulls, catches, etc.
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/
Lee Valley Tools
A splendid Canadian tool retailer, gone international. Woodworking tools, hardware & gardening
tools. Lee Valley was kind enough to produce my expansion washers and flat panel
router bit.
http://www.leevalley.com/home/main.asp
Maine Crafts Association
A statewide organization founded to strengthen individual craft artists, Maine communities local economies, and the visitor experience by making Maine a national crafts destination. MCA promotes education, understanding, and appreciation of the work of Maine craft artists.
http://www.mainecrafts.org/
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