3-Day Wood Identification Workshop with Randy Wilkinson

We are pleased to share this exciting, intensive educational program designed to appeal to participants with an interest in American decorative arts—including collectors, appraisers, curators, furniture enthusiasts, or anyone seeking in-depth knowledge.

This focused, three-day program, running March 27–29, 2026 at the Deerfield Community Center is designed to familiarize participants with the physical properties of wood. Participants will learn how to confidently identify up to 19 common species used in American furniture and decorative arts using just a 10x loupe. No prior experience is required.

Please note: This program is run by Randy Wilkinson. Please visit his website for more information or to register.

A Rare Hands-On Experience

A core part of this workshop involves leveraging the unique setting of Historic Deerfield. Participants will apply new skills by working directly with objects from the museum’s collection to practice wood identification, including special curator-guided tours of the galleries at the Wright House and the ongoing restoration at the Stebbins House.

Registration Details

• Dates: March 27–29, 2026
• Capacity: Space is limited to 15 students.
• Fee: $675 (Historic Deerfield members get a 15% discount with the code DFclass)
• Included: A hardwood sample kit, 10x loupe, the textbook Identifying Wood, and lunch on Friday.