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I just found that the American Period Furniture journals are available as PDF. Just ordered the set of 2001-2005 for $60. https://sapfm.org/sapfm-store/publications/2-uncategorised/out-of-print-apf-cart

Thought some folks would be interested. C P Johnson Lumber LLC 2023 Open House & Customer Appreciation Day: Saturday May 20, 2023. Free food & lumber on sale. 2023 OPEN HOUSE & CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY: SATURDAY MAY 20 It's a party, a sale & an opportunity to...

Trying to figure out what I can and can't do on this website as a non-member for the Outreach Committee.

I've arranged for Don Williams to teach his Historic Finishing Techniques class in Monterey, VA, on June 19-21, 2023. Max class size is 6 students and there are 3 open slots. Registration is open to SAPFM members and non-members. https://donsbarn.com/courses/ Refunds only if the class is...

Thought this might be of interest. One of the topics is "Shenandoah Valley Furniture" by Jeffrey S. Evans. https://eaiainfo.org/

The application deadline (Jan. 6, 2023) has passed but this would be good to remember for next year. I think the period furniture style would be a good base but these folks are looking for some modern twists as well. https://whartonesherickmuseum.org/29th-annual-juried-woodworking-open-call-2/...

I've arranged for Don Williams to teach his Historic Finishing Techniques class in Monterey, VA, on June 19-21, 2023. Max class size is 6 students and there are 4 open slots. Registration will be open only to SAPFM members until Feb. 26, 2023, when the registration opens to the general public...

I can dream, can't I? But a great source for period furniture. https://www.sothebys.com/en/departments/american-furniture-decorative-art-folk-art

National Gallery of Art There's also an online audio talk on 4 centuries of chairs available. https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/special/masterpieces-of-american-furniture.html

The Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum: Past, Present & Future February 24 – 28, 2023 Virtual & In-Person Registration available https://web.cvent.com/event/a6d323b2-6f00-467a-9a74-ff68a8d8ee5e/summary?RefId=CWFWebpage

April 13, 2023 https://www.themsv.org/events/memories-at-the-msv-fabulous-furniture/ "Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, Memories at the MSV is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together. This month, participants...

No traveling required, but you do need to register before Feb. 27, 2023. February 28, 2023 6:30 pm https://www.themsv.org/events/art-happy-hour-regency-furniture/ "This online program pairs a discussion of Regency era furniture in Across the Pond: American & British Art from the Julian Wood...

A couple of SAPFM members are involved in this exhibit: https://barnsofrosehill.org/exhibits-2/world-of-wood-2023/ Jeff Headley is giving a presentation at the opening: "100-Year Family Business of Building and Restoring Furniture in the Shenandoah Valley"

We'll meet on April 1, 2023 at a site yet to be determined. Carl Maples will present "Construction of a Charles II (English) Baroque table from 1680 and a John Gaines Baroque Queen Anne chair 1720 -1740."

Bob Mustain and I are going to work together on the coordination of meetings, etc. this year. If you have any thoughts on meeting sites and presentations please let me know. My email is listed in the members' roster. Input is most welcome. Right now we're planning for the spring meeting to be...

Is the Blue Ridge Chapter active? I was told there was a meeting recently but I hadn't heard anything about it. What do I need to do to get on the mailing list?

I'd like to know how the grooves in these great wheel (a large spinning wheel) rims were made. Some of these were likely made in the first quarter of the 1800s. Some of the rims are one piece and others are made from 2 pieces with especially fine finger-joining. I'm sure there are several ways...