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American Furniture Masters Institute
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About
The American Furniture Masters Institute is the non-profit organization that oversees the NH Furniture Masters, Prison Outreach Programs, and other educational Initiatives.
Prison Outreach – Maine
The Fine Woodworking Program at the Maine State Prison is an outreach venture of the American Furniture Masters Institute, operating under the authority of the Maine Department of Corrections. The program, led by Brian Reid, Howard Hatch and Jeffrey Cooper, teaches beginning to advanced makers the skills of fine furniture making through a structured, solid curriculum.
The program, started in 2012, takes place within the large Prison Industries woodshop at the prison in Warren where hundreds of items are made for sale at the Prison Store in Thomaston and on commission. With the enthusiastic support of the prison administration, the Fine Woodworking Program accepts up to 12 inmates who show exceptional attitude and aptitude in the woodshop. The program offers many benefits for inmates; incentive for good behavior, an outlet for creativity and a way to develop woodworking skills at a Master level as well as interpersonal and disciplinary skills and a level of self-respect that could provide post-incarceration career opportunities.
Prison Outreach – Maine
The Fine Woodworking Program at the Maine State Prison is an outreach venture of the American Furniture Masters Institute, operating under the authority of the Maine Department of Corrections. The program, led by Brian Reid, Howard Hatch and Jeffrey Cooper, teaches beginning to advanced makers the skills of fine furniture making through a structured, solid curriculum.
The program, started in 2012, takes place within the large Prison Industries woodshop at the prison in Warren where hundreds of items are made for sale at the Prison Store in Thomaston and on commission. With the enthusiastic support of the prison administration, the Fine Woodworking Program accepts up to 12 inmates who show exceptional attitude and aptitude in the woodshop. The program offers many benefits for inmates; incentive for good behavior, an outlet for creativity and a way to develop woodworking skills at a Master level as well as interpersonal and disciplinary skills and a level of self-respect that could provide post-incarceration career opportunities.
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