Seymour Ladies Desk, Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Va.
I’m happy to announce that registration is open for the 17th annual Working Wood in the 18th Century conference, “Desks: The Write Stuff,” presented by Colonial Williamsburg and Fine Woodworking. There are two sessions: Jan. 18–21, 2015, and Jan. 22–25. With live presentations by staff of Williamsburg’s Anthony Hay Cabinet Shop, attendees will get an inside, in-person look at the design, construction, and evolution of 18th-century desk forms, with examples drawn primarily from the Colonial Williamsburg collection. In addition, guest presenter Robert Millard, who specializes in reproducing Federal-era furniture, will demonstrate the details and decoration in a Lady’s Tambour Writing Desk attributed to John and Thomas Seymour (see photo, above).
Presenters at the conference are always top-notch-they’re informative and entertaining-and the venue is hard to beat. While you’re there, you can explore a treasure trove of furniture in the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, walk the Colonial Williamsburg grounds and chat with 18th-century characters in costume (be proper!), and visit boutique shops and cafés within walking distance. There’s also a fabulous banquet event and cocktail hour. And this year there will be something new-a tool swap. Fine Woodworking editors will be available to chat between sessions. For more information and registration, visit the Colonial Williamsburg website.
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I want to know ASAP the dates for the 2016 conference. The 2015 was great!
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