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• Tours of Mason & Hamlin Piano Co Factory--every Wednesday

  • Start
    August 21, 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    January 08, 2025
  • Location
    35 Duncan Street, Haverhill, MA 01830

  Tour of the Mason & Hamlin Factory -- Wednesdays

  Entering our six-story factory is like going back in time. Once inside, you will witness a rare sight: artisans expertly building pianos by hand, using century-old techniques. Experience firsthand the two centuries of piano craftsmanship that goes into our pianos. At the end of the tour, enter our showroom and tickle the ivories of our unique, hand-made pianos for yourself.

  Details:

  • Address: 35 Duncan Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Tours are available on Wednesdays at 10am
  • Tours must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance
  • Tours are $20 per adult and $10 per students
  • There is no wheelchair access in the factory
  • Stairs are mandatory
  • Closed-toed shoes are required to be worn at all times.

  • More Information: tours@masonhamlin.com
  • Sales Inquiries: (978) 914-1245
  • Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-3:30PM
  • Book a time slot: https://masonhamlin.com/tours/

  Tour Waiver and Release

  Each tour participant must sign a Waiver and Release form before the tour begins. You may sign the waiver at our factory, or download, print, and sign it at home and bring it with you.

  
  

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• SAPFM Virtual Meeting for SAPFM members-- Lance Patterson on Tall Clocks

  • When
    September 26, 2024
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    8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual on-line -- see description for Zoom link

  
  

  ‍ SAPFM MEMBERS    Mark your calendars for our next virtual Meeting!!   Join us for a presentation from longtime North Bennet Street instructor,   Lance Patterson   September 26, 2024 - 8pm!   Lance will discuss Tall Case Clocks!   Lance is a graduate of the NBSS program and a founding member of Boston’s Fort Point Cabinetmakers cooperative. He has designed and built custom furniture for over 40 years. He is also a large format photographer and a contributor to Fine Woodworking Magazine. Lance was named a 2016 Mentor in Design by Design New England Magazine.     Meeting Link below!

  ‍North Bennet Street School https://nbss.edu/

  Topic: SAPFM - Lance Patterson Time: Sep 26, 2024 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85419036203?pwd=vP8DVODeNvl0Qd95j3VOvequ9bzIpf.1 Meeting ID: 854 1903 6203 Passcode: 826133 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,85419036203#,,,,*826133# US +13092053325,,85419036203#,,,,*826133# US

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• 2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition

  • When
    November 02, 2024
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    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    UNH Granite State Room Durham, NH 03824

  2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition

  Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of New England woodworking!

  Join us for the 2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition, hosted by the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers and proudly supported by the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and the University of New Hampshire.

  Building upon the incredible success of our inaugural event, we're thrilled to showcase the finest woodworking talent in the region. Witness breathtaking pieces by master artisans, passionate hobbyists, and promising students. From stunning furniture to intricate carvings, this competition celebrates the rich tradition of New England woodworking.

  Why attend?

  • Meet World Class Artisans: Tom McLaughlin as MC, Allan Breed and Peter Galbert as Keynote Speakers, Owain Harris, Garrett Hack, and David Lamb as Judges.
  • Inspiring craftsmanship: Immerse yourself in the beauty and skill of handcrafted wooden creations.
  • Support local artisans: Discover and appreciate the work of talented woodworkers from your community.
  • Educational opportunities: Learn about woodworking techniques and connect with fellow enthusiasts including a pop-up gallery of work from the NH Furniture Masters.
  • Family-friendly fun: Enjoy an evening of creativity and inspiration for all ages.

  This year, we're excited to partner with the University of New Hampshire to encourage student participation. We invite young woodworkers to showcase their talent and be part of this inspiring event.

  Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the artistry of wood!

  Purchase Tickets here and learn more about the event

  Elliot Savitzky President, Board Member, and Event Chairperson Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-new-england-woodworking-competition-tickets-981864903357

  
  

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• 29th Annual FINE FURNISHINGS SHOW

  • Start
    November 08, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    November 10, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence, RI

  https://finefurnishingsshows.com/
  

  

  29th Annual FINE FURNISHINGS SHOW,  November 8-10,
  WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence, RI

  A three-day show offering American made, handcrafted furniture, accessories, home decor, and art for the home, office, cottage and cabin. The Show also includes work from students in furniture making programs at the Rhode Island School of Design and the North Bennet Street School. A select group of craftsmen also offer jewelry, fiber arts and clothing. Open to artists & craftsmen to show and sell their work and to the public to attend and buy.

  
  

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• Fallon & Wilkinson Wood Identification Workshop

  • Start
    February 07, 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    February 09, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Historic Deerfield’s Deerfield Community Center 16 Memorial Street Deerfield, MA 01342

  What wood is it and why? Seeing and understanding wood in a whole new way.
  Three days over the weekend, February 7-9, 2025 (Friday, Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm, Sunday 11:00 – 4:00)

  HISTORIC DEERFIELD, MASS – Did you ever look at a piece of wood and wonder what wood it is? And why it looks the way it does? Were you ever confused about which wood it is: mahogany, walnut, cherry, or poplar?

  This three-day hands-on workshop at the dynamic Historic Deerfield is taught by Randy S. Wilkinson and will answer all these questions and more. It is designed specifically for curators, collectors, antique dealers, appraisers, and conservators.  The goal of this workshop is to familiarize the student with the physical properties of wood in order to recognize species specific cell structures. No experience is necessary.

  Basic wood anatomy will be introduced, including grain, figure, fundamental differences between softwoods and hardwoods, and more. The student will learn to identify 19 common woods that are used in American decorative arts using a 10x loupe.

  We will be using the collection of Historic Deerfield to identify wood once it is made into an object. Students will get the rare opportunity to see some of the great treasures the Historic Deerfield has to offer while learning to identify wood on site. To augment the experience, a curator guided collections tour is included.

  No experience is necessary. Class fee includes a hardwood sample kit, 10x loupe, book (Identifying Wood) and Friday lunch. A discount rate is offered to students, senior citizens, IWCS members, and prior Fallon & Wilkinson students (use coupon code Student, Senior, or IWCS). Class size is limited to 15 students. This class will fill quickly, so sign up soon.

  Read this review on our Videos page about one of our past Wood Identification Workshops.

  
  

  
  

  https://www.fallonwilkinson.com/event/wood-id-workshop-historic-deerfield-2025/

  
  

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