Potomac Antique Tools and Industries Association, Inc. (PATINA)

Meeting Information

September 12, 2010 Meeting Announcement

Dr. Oscar Fiztgerald, the noted furniture scholar, and author of numerous books, including "Four Centuries of American Furniture", will be our September speaker.

Dr. FitzgeraldHe currently teaches classes on furniture in the Smithsonian/Corcoran School masters program in the history of the decorative arts. Most recently he curated a contemporary box exhibit that is currently traveling around the country. The exhibit features boxes (think Faberge eggs in wood) by 30 contemporary turners, furniture makers and box makers in America and from around the world. Dr. Fitzgerald will show illustrations of these remarkable boxes focusing on the ideas behind the designs and the secrets of their construction.

The meeting will follow the usual format with parking lot sales from 10:00 to 11:15, the auction at 11:30, and the speaker beginning at approximately 12:30.

Directions to the Meeting Hall -

A. The Capital Beltway from Maryland: Take exit 44 (VA Route 193, Georgetown Pike) Turn left at the traffic light and then take the first right after crossing the beltway onto Balls Hill Road. Go about 1.4 miles to the American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road. There is parking for about 30 cars on site.

B. Inside the beltway from the George Washington Parkway: Going north on the GW Parkway take the McLean Exit (Chain Bridge Road / Dolley Madison Blvd. VA 123) Proceed on Dolley Madison Blvd. for about 4 miles to Old Dominion. Go about 1/2 mile and turn left on Balls Hill Road, and follow about another 1/2 mile to 1355 Balls Hill Road.

C. The Capital Beltway from the South: Take Exit 46 (VA 123, Dolley Madison Blvd.) Go about 1.5 miles to Lewinsville Road. Turn left onto Lewinsville Road, then immediately turn right onto Balls Hill Road. The American Legion Post 270 will be on your right in about 1/4 mile.

D. From the West via the Dulles Toll Rd. Exit the Dulles Toll Rd. on the Rt. 123 towards McLean Exit (Chain Bridge Road / Dolley Madison Blvd. VA 123), which is just after you cross the Beltway. Make a left at the first light, which is Lewinsville Rd, then make an immediate right onto Balls Hill Rd. The American Legion Post 270 will be on your right in about 1/4 mile, 1355 Balls Hill Road.


			Meeting Information September 12, 2010 Meeting Announcement Dr. Oscar Fiztgerald, the noted furniture scholar, and author of numerous books, including "Four Centuries of American Furniture", will be our September speaker. Dr. FitzgeraldHe currently teaches classes on furniture in the Smithsonian/Corcoran School masters program in the history of the decorative arts. Most recently he curated a contemporary box exhibit that is currently traveling around the country. The exhibit features boxes (think Faberge eggs in wood) by 30 contemporary turners, furniture makers and box makers in America and from around the world. Dr. Fitzgerald will show illustrations of these remarkable boxes focusing on the ideas behind the designs and the secrets of their construction. The meeting will follow the usual format with parking lot sales from 10:00 to 11:15, the auction at 11:30, and the speaker beginning at approximately 12:30. Directions to the Meeting Hall - A. The Capital Beltway from Maryland: Take exit 44 (VA Route 193, Georgetown Pike) Turn left at the traffic light and then take the first right after crossing the beltway onto Balls Hill Road. Go about 1.4 miles to the American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road. There is parking for about 30 cars on site. B. Inside the beltway from the George Washington Parkway: Going north on the GW Parkway take the McLean Exit (Chain Bridge Road / Dolley Madison Blvd. VA 123) Proceed on Dolley Madison Blvd. for about 4 miles to Old Dominion. Go about 1/2 mile and turn left on Balls Hill Road, and follow about another 1/2 mile to 1355 Balls Hill Road. C. The Capital Beltway from the South: Take Exit 46 (VA 123, Dolley Madison Blvd.) Go about 1.5 miles to Lewinsville Road. Turn left onto Lewinsville Road, then immediately turn right onto Balls Hill Road. The American Legion Post 270 will be on your right in about 1/4 mile. D. From the West via the Dulles Toll Rd. Exit the Dulles Toll Rd. on the Rt. 123 towards McLean Exit (Chain Bridge Road / Dolley Madison Blvd. VA 123), which is just after you cross the Beltway. Make a left at the first light, which is Lewinsville Rd, then make an immediate right onto Balls Hill Rd. The American Legion Post 270 will be on your right in about 1/4 mile, 1355 Balls Hill Road.


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