September 28, 2026 Submitted by Artisans in the Square
Artisans in the Square (63 South Street, Hingham) is pleased to announce their newest member, Donald Boudreau from No. Attleboro. Don will officially be joining them October 1st and will be be featured as the Artisan of the Month. He will be a wonderful addition to our co-op!
Native Bostonian Donald Boudreau started his life’s dream in 1992 when he and his wife Carol sold everything and moved aboard their 49-foot sailboat “Domicile” and started an around the world cruise.
Six years and 25,000 miles later, they found themselves in New Zealand with an extensive wood collection and a yearning for shore life.
After settling in South Florida, Don started building boxes using some of the woods he encountered on their adventure. Don’s work features exotic woods from all over the world. No stains or dyes are used, just the natural colors and figure of the wood make up this Artisan’s palette.
Don has exhibited his work at over 500 Art and Craft shows all over the country including the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show. In 2011, Don was commissioned by the US State department to design and build cuff link boxes to hold the Presidential cuff links given to visiting dignitaries.
In early 2018 Don retired from the show circuit and started the South Florida Woodworking School which he sold in early 2020 and moved back to Massachusetts where he is currently teaching at Woodcraft of Walpole and privately. His life and work are testaments to craft, adventure, and the enduring beauty of natural materials.
Please stop by to meet Don and see his beautiful woodworking. He will be working at the shop on October 14 and 28. He may be making an appearance to demonstrate his popular bread knives (“the best thing since sliced bread”) during the ArtsWalk on October 18 as well! The shop is open daily from 10-5. If you need further information, please call 781-749-2590.