June 26 – 28, 2025 / Syracuse University
Join us for a rich and engaging exploration of the complex and fascinating interconnectedness of place, maker and the creative process and its lasting impact on individuals and communities.
Furnish The Future!
Used Tool Sale & Lucky Draw
Two great opportunities to help support future grants, scholarships, and resource opportunities for students, early career artists, and professionals in the field!
All shipped donations must arrive NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JUNE 20
The Sass-O-Matic
Honoring the late, great, Paul Sasso
Frogwood Artists’ Collaborative and The Furniture Society are joining forces to both raise money in support of two worthy causes — Frogwood programs & scholarships, and the Alphonse Mattia Scholarship Fund, distributed through TFS, and to honor Paul’s legacy.
Tarot Card Readings with Madam Strange
Friday, June 27 — 1:30 – 2:30pm, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Come See what the Tarot Decks and Madame Strange have to say to you!
Mentoring Sessions & Portfolio Reviews
Nancy Cantor Warehouse
30-minute, one-on-one sessions providing an opportunity for makers to create a direct connection with a mentor of their choice, or to receive critiques on their work from leaders in the field.
FS25 Member’s Exhibition
Here You Are: Furniture’s Deep Connection to Place
A collection of work submitted by Furniture Society members attending this years conference
Exclusive Tour of Wendell Castle’s Studio and Workshop
Reservations required by June 19, 2025
Visit the Wendell Castle Workshop in Scottsville, NY (90 min from Syracuse University) for a unique chance to explore the very studio where Wendell Castle’s masterpieces came to life. In addition to completed works, you’ll have the opportunity to view partial pieces, models, drawings, and paintings that offer insight into his creative process.
Planning your trip to Syracuse
Where to go to get what you need
Whether you need dinner out, groceries, coffee, or even a quiet visit to a bookstore, this list has got you covered.
Resource Table Opportunity
Want a chance to distribute information and materials about your program, business, or organization? Become a sponsor at the Maple Level ($500+) or above and host a Resource Table during the conference.
Need a Place to Stay?
Craft for a Greater Good
The Furniture Society is also proud to partner their Craft for a Greater Good (CGG) initiative with Syracuse-based, A Tiny Home For Good, a non-profit providing safe, affordable, and dignified housing solutions for people coming out of the shelter system. Participants to the conference will learn more about the ongoing partnership between A Tiny Home for Good and TFS.
Morning Coffee Partner
Need a little fuel to get the day going? We’ve got you covered!
The Furniture Society is excited to partner with Recess Coffee — A local coffee roaster generously supplying our morning coffee for both Friday & Saturday. Please consider visiting one of their locations while you’re in town or order online and have it shipped to your house so it’s waiting for you when you get home!
Friday, June 27
Saturday, June 28

