Cura­tors of ground­break­ing exhi­bi­tion Making a Seat at the Table: Women Trans­form Wood­work­ing discuss their crite­ria, inspi­ra­tion, upcom­ing book, and the role of women in woodworking.

San Diego Craft Collec­tive is opening its doors in the Arts District at Liberty Station in San Diego. 4 curated bench spaces are avail­able, and fall classes kick off begin­ning in September.

Geoff McKonly, of the Furni­ture Society Commu­ni­ca­tions Team, spoke recently with outgo­ing Furni­ture Society Pres­i­dent Forest Dickey about his work, his company (Varian Designs) and his involve­ment with The Furniture Society.

A new book by Furni­ture Society member Norman Pirollo. ​“I have been a Furni­ture Society member for years and have been greatly inspired by fellow makers in the Furni­ture Society. So it is my turn to share my journey and expe­ri­ence and hope­fully inspire other makers.”

Furni­ture Society member and former Board of Trustee member, Vivian Beer, has won Ellen’s Design Chal­lenge. We are so proud that one of our own has made a wave in the large arena of HGTV and the furni­ture design world.

This article, written by Furni­ture Society Board of Trustees Pres­i­dent Steffi Dotson, was reprinted with permis­sion from the Journal of Green Building.