State of Craft Showcase Event

Black River Academy Museum

PO Box 73, 14 High St, Ludlow

This exhibit pays tribute to the artistry and achievement of an important local furniture making business that thrived at the end of the 19th century, and features a historic Fullam rocker paired with a modern reproduction by master craftsman Brent Karner (owner of ClearLake Furniture). Vermont hardwood rockers produced by Fullam & Sons were known all over the United States for their comfort, including a high back, wider seat, and broad, flat arms that provided the ideal rest. The company, which offered more than 90 styles, manufactured 150 to 200 chairs a day to keep up with demand. Karner will lead a special weekend workshop at his woodworking facility that provides participants with the materials, tools, and instruction for building a rocking chair out of Vermont maple, white oak, or cherry-theirs for the keeping.

June 5: Opening reception, 1-4 pm
July 10-11: Do-it-Yourself Rocking Chair Workshop at ClearLake Furniture (workshop package is $1,092, pre-registration required-www.clearlakefurniture.com)