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Tear Cap Workshops Board of Directors

President: Sally Dunning, RN, BSN

Sally is recently retired, after working for more than forty years as a nurse, primarily in maternity and then with elders, at a small local hospital. She also serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Bridgton Public Library and is the proud mother of two teachers and five grandchildren. Sally was married for 33 years to the award winning historic restoration carpenter, Bob Dunning, until his untimely passing. Sally is Tear Cap Workshops’ founding board president.

Vice President: Michael Buonaiuto, MS Ed

Michael recently retired from a 35 year career in early childhood education, special education, and early literacy intervention. He was most recently employed as a district-wide literacy coach for the Cambridge, MA Public Schools. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Lesley University, and has presented numerous workshops on early literacy regionally and nationally. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays a variety of ethnic and traditional music, and he is a self-taught artist and sculptor, avid water sports enthusiast, and local volunteer. Michael is a founding board member.

Secretary: John Bowen, JD

John has been an attorney for the last thirty-five years and is licensed to practice in federal and state courts in Massachusetts and in the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He has worked as both a defense attorney and as a prosecutor in criminal cases, serving as an Assistant Attorney General for 21 years. John is primarily a litigator, having tried dozens of jury trials and argued numerous appeals, in addition to negotiating many settlements – all for a range of public and private clients. He now specializes in land use litigation and is a proud husband and dad. John is also a founding board member.

Treasurer: Scott Finlayson

Scott has degrees from the School of Forest Resources and School of Engineering at University of Maine in Orono. He is currently employed as Product Development Manager for Malone Auto Racks in Westbrook Maine. Scott is also a woodworker, avid outdoorsman, and community activist.

Director of Craft: Eve Abreu

Eve is a wood artisan who is fulfilling her dream of working creatively. Drawn to nature, and wood in all its forms, from twigs to aged wood, Eve also uses found objects to create folk art and country style furniture. By adding a dose of whimsy, Eve’s work creates unusual objects that call out to the viewer, asking us to think differently and appreciate our natural surroundings. Eve has also dabbled in furniture restoration, which involves learning about the history of a piece and the puzzle of taking it apart and putting it back together so it can be enjoyed for future generations.

Newest Board Member: Lauren Gould

Staff:

Executive Director: Henry Banks, BA and BS

After graduating from Colby College with a double major in English and Biology, Henry moved to Bridgton, Maine to answer a help-wanted ad for a cabinetmaker position. Ever since, Henry has been a carpenter, cabinet maker and general contractor, based in Denmark, Maine for the last 35 years. He founded the H.B. Wood Company, Inc in 1983 and has been the principle ever since. In addition to building custom homes, cabinetry and furniture, he has also trained, encouraged and mentored a large number of apprentices, many of whom later went on to build their own homes. Although formally a carpenter, Henry has also been a teacher and active community member, involved in the founding of three other non-profit organizations in the area. Henry is a co-founder of Tear Cap Workshops.

Administrative Director: Sarah Banks, BA

Sarah is woodworker, grant writer, website developer, and administrator. She has a BA in English Literature from Warren Wilson College, and has worked a variety of jobs including carpentry, bookkeeping, environmental education, writing, and farming. After working with her dad Henry doing carpentry for a number of years after graduating college, Sarah and her partner went on to build their own home in Otisfield. Sarah is a co-founder of Tear Cap Workshops.

Tear Cap Workshops

Tear Cap Workshops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization. Our mission is to unleash creativity through hands-on learning. We have workshop space for established artisans, and hands-on learning opportunities in craft education. Our facility is a former sawmill, and we are striving to re-purpose this site in a meaningful way.

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Classes

  • Eco Printing on Fabric
    • Participant
      August 20, 2022
      9:30 am - 4:30 pm

    Eco printing Workshop is coming up August 20th! Learn how to print plants on fabric! Eco printing is a process where plant materials are placed…

  • Basketmaking Class - Sold out
    • Participant - Optional extra time
      August 24, 2022
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Basketmaking Class: Coming up Wednesday, August 17th Make your very own handy basket! For utensils, or tools, or dried flower arrangements, this beautiful basket will…

  • Spoon Carving Workshop
    • Participant
      October 15, 2022
      9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a day of hands-on spoon carving! This class will focus on carving techniques so you can continue making spoons and kitchen utensils…

  • 1-Day Stonewall Building Class
    • October 22, 2022 - October 23, 2022
      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Join Tear Cap Workshops and The Stone Trust for a one-day course in stone wall building in Hiram, Maine! This is the perfect workshop for…

  • Bookmaking class: Coptic Bookbinding
    • Participant
      October 22, 2022
      10:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Bookbinding Class coming up Saturday, October 22nd! Come make two Coptic-Bound Books: One with Pine Covers and One with Recycled Hardcovers! Learn one of the…

  • Basketmaking Class: Penobscot Tote Basket
    • Participant - Workshop
      October 26, 2022
      9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Participant - Optional extra time
      November 2, 2022
      9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Basketmaking Class: Coming up Wednesday, October 26th Make your very own Penobscot Tote Basket! If you're on the go, this incredible basket will take all…

  • Open House 2022
    • Participant
      October 1, 2022
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a fall celebration of Maine craft! Featuring demonstrations, studio and workshop tours, music and great food. Come see the progress at the…

  • Volunteer Work Day
    • Morning shift
      September 23, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Afternoon shift
      September 23, 2022
      1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a fun, easy-going, campus clean up day! Friday, September 23rd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sign up for the morning shift from…

Rent-a-Bench

  • Rent-a-Bench
    • Full Day
      August 18, 2022
      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    How it Works: You provide the wood (or you can buy it from us) and supplies for your project, and we provide the tools and…

  • Rent-a-Bench
    • Full Day
      August 24, 2022
      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    How it Works: You provide the wood (or you can buy it from us) and supplies for your project, and we provide the tools and…

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Tear Cap Workshops
22 Hampshire Street
Hiram, ME 04041
207-625-3396
info@tearcapworkshops.orgtearcapworkshops.org
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9 - 5
and by appointment or by chance

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