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Capturing and Maintaining Creativity and Innovation in the Community- Nancy Gottovi discusses incubator programs like STARworks Center for Creative Enterprise that teach, engage, and benefit small businesses, artists, and communities alike.
Changing Notions of Home: Four Themes in Furniture- Ashley Eriksmoen presents four underlying themes that are shaping furniture design now; lifestyle, mobility, resource uses, and technology.
Could the “Next Industrial Revolution” be about Studio Furniture?- Shopbot's Ted Hall delves into the future of digital fabrication.
Finding Home: Restoring an Iconic Landmark- Rolf Hoeg applies his studio furniture practice to the restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright Martin House.
In Bounds: Making and Collaborating From Love and Light- Join Brent Skidmore as he discusses his role as a studio artist, community builder, and advocate for craft education in our schools.
On History, Memory, and Curriculum- Paul Henry discusses the synergy between his work and the curriculum he has developed for the history of furniture.
Public Art: An Opportunity for Furniture Makers- Moderated by Craig Nutt, Toni Sikes and Constance Y. White let us know how to identify public art opportunities and successfully complete projects while avoiding pitfalls.
Sassoville, Where Art and Life Merge- Paul Sasso lives in beautiful rural Kentucky and has transformed his property into a multi building, topiary rich villa.
The Development of A. Jacob Marks and the Skram Furniture Company- Jacob will talk about how he, a history major in college, started Skram Furniture Company as a one man shop in the woods of North Carolina, and how he has developed it into the 10 man, 26,000 square foot shop it is today.
The Final Touch: Perspectives on Surface Embellishment- An in depth presentation and panel discussion exploring the intricacies, purpose and importance of surface finishes.
The Myth of the Handmade Object- Brian Boggs muses on what it is about the idea of handmade that we revere and attempt to preserve as our process for making evolves.
Walking the Tightrope- Plenary Session by Craig Nutt for CERF+ – Furniture makers often walk a thin line between a successful career and a disastrous one.
ZEN CHAIR: A Travelogue On Chair Making in Kawaguchiko, Japan- Bryan Geary recounts his experiences as a Deshi of Master Takahiro Yoshino.
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Thursday Evening Kickoff Party - 6pm, game starts at 7pm Enjoy a Durham Bulls baseball game vs. the Toldedo Mud Hens. The party will take place on a private party deck along with a delectable buffet and libations. Join us from 6pm - 10pm. Game starts 7:05pm. |
Friday Evening ShopBot BBQ - 5pm Be ShopBot’s guest as they open their doors to FS members only with walking tours of their facility, a BBQ, and fun activities planned that include CNC sample projects and an obstacle course! Free shuttle service to/from ATC is included. |
Saturday Evening HOME Exhibition Reception & Silent Auction - 5pm Hosted by the Furniture Society with help from Rockler at American Tobacco’s Crowe Gallery. Open to the Public |