the Maine Coast Craft School

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The Maine Coast Craft School is Kenneth and Angela Kortemeier.

We specialize in teaching hands-on workshops in traditional,
green woodworking using only hand tools.

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something of our philosophy:

A useful, every-day item, such as a spoon, bowl or chair,
made by the hands of the person using it or by someone they love,
will bring enduring joy and meaning to ordinary tasks.

Handmade objects, even very simple ones, are ambassadors of inspiration,
artistic expression and resourcefulness in our consumerist culture.

We think there is something deep within us that longs to be using our hands to make beautiful things,
and we believe that engaging this elemental “maker” in ourselves could bring about
positive and tangible change in our world.
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Pemaquid Point Light, 6 miles from the Maine Coast Craft School
Our workshops are held in a simple & rural setting on the Pemaquid Peninsula in midcoast Maine.
Our classes take place in a salvaged, 19th century timber framed, off-the-grid building.

from Margaret Mountcastle

“Whether riving chair parts
from a fallen oak or forging
specialized hand tools,
Kenneth does everything with well-rounded deep attention
to material, technique, design,
and the needs of his students.
His teaching is an extension
of a life rooted in craft and
community and continues to
inspire me in my work.”

from Nate Hopkins

“Kenneth had a diverse group
as far as skills and there were
a lot of steps, each requiring a
different skill over the
two day workshop.
I thought the way he taught
just enough of the skill required
to get the step done was great,
everyone seemed able to grasp
and get their project to the
next step. The pace was just right,
no one fell behind and
for myself, being the most
advanced woodworker,
I never felt like things were
moving too slow and I learned
a lot of new things, so I felt
the class was very exciting and
well worth it.”

from Richard Francis

“Kenneth is one of those
enviable people who
can make anything,
beautifully.
He also teaches how
to do it with precision
and patience and a
gentle integrity that
reassures the dull-handed.”

We pick up the thread of Country Workshops founders Drew & Louise Langnser,
who started teaching green woodworking 40 years ago in Marshall, NC.
Our workshops continue the Langsner’s tradition of inspiration, hospitality, and quality handwork.



Archived newsletter links here:
#1 - March 11, 2017
#2 - April 26, 2017
#3 - May 31, 2017
#4 - August 10, 2017
#5 - November 8, 2018
#6 - January 23, 2018
#7 - May 9, 2018
#8 - July 31, 2018
#9 - November 15, 2018
#10 - June 20, 2019
- class offerings for 2020 -
#12 - March 8, 2021
#13 - November 24, 2021
#14 - October 3, 2022
#15 - March 20, 2023

the Maine Coast Craft School, LLC
c/o Kenneth and Angela Kortemeier
260 Old County Road
Bristol, ME 04539
mainecoastcraft@gmail.com

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