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          2026 ANTIQUE CRAFTSMAN SHOWCASE

          3rd Annual Antique Craftsman Showcase

          One Event. Generations of Craftsmanship.

          Meet the People. See the Work. Celebrate the Stories.

          A celebration of the craftspeople who preserve history through restoration and traditional craftsmanship.
          Explore the work. Hear the stories. Leave inspired.

          RSVP for the Free Event
          Saturday, November 14, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Raleigh, NC
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          Everyone Is Welcome

          For the Curious, the Experienced & Everyone In Between

          Whether you’re a historian, interior designer, collector, preservation professional, restoration expert, or simply someone with an interest in restoration and how things are made, the Antique Craftsman Showcase is for you. Come see traditional skills in action, meet the craftspeople behind the work, ask questions, and discover the stories, materials, and techniques that keep historic objects alive.

          No expertise required — just curiosity.

          An Afternoon of Discovery

          See Craftsmanship
          Up Close.

          Spend the afternoon meeting craftspeople, watching traditional techniques in action, and discovering the stories behind the work.

          01

          Meet the Artisans

          Connect with the people behind the craft and see their work up close.

          02

          Watch Demonstrations

          See traditional restoration techniques and specialized skills in action.

          03

          Ask Questions

          Talk directly with craftspeople and learn about materials, methods, restoration, and preservation.

          04

          Hear the Stories

          Discover the history behind the objects, techniques, and trades being preserved.

          Refreshments • Demonstrations • Conversations

          Mumford Restoration craftsman, Juan, at work
          Cristian creating custom piece in progress
          Craftsperson Sarah working in the Mumford Restoration workshop
          Abel Sr and close-up of restoration work
          Lauren restoring painted chair at Mumford Restoration

          Voices in Preservation & Craft

          Guest Speakers

          Hear from leaders in preservation, craftsmanship, education, and restoration as they share their experience, perspective, and the stories behind their work.

          Bernard Mumford
          Michael Ortiz

          The 1907 Franklin

          Bernard Mumford

          Founder & CEO of Mumford Restoration

          with

          Michael Ortiz

          Owner of the 1907 Franklin

          Christina Butler

          American College of the Building Arts

          Christina Butler

          Provost
          Professor of Historic Preservation
          Chair of General Education

          Charlie Moore

          American College of the Building Arts

          Charlie Moore

          Wood Trades Professor

          About Our Guest Organizations

          USModernist

          USModernist® is an internationally respected nonprofit recognized with 20 awards for local, state, and national leadership in historic preservation. Its resources include the largest open digital archive of Modernist houses and architects, a five-million-page architecture magazine library, and the long-running USModernist Radio podcast.

          American College of the Building Arts

          ACBA is the only college in America that educates artisans through the integration of professional artisan training and a core liberal arts curriculum. Students combine humanistic studies, practical skills, and design training to develop the creative thinking and problem-solving skills great builders need.

          The Hands Behind the Work

          Meet the Artisans

          Traditional skills. Specialized trades. Generations of knowledge.

          Throughout the afternoon, explore the restoration disciplines practiced by our craftspeople. Watch traditional techniques in action, ask questions, and discover what goes into preserving, repairing, and recreating the objects entrusted to their hands.

          Traditional wood restoration work at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Furniture Restoration

          Wood Restoration & Refinishing

          Discover the techniques behind repairing and preserving fine furniture — from structural repairs and veneer work to surface preparation, color matching, staining, and finishing.

          Traditional upholstery work at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Traditional Upholstery

          Upholstery

          Look beneath the finished fabric to see the traditional techniques, sewing, padding, spring work, and careful construction that give upholstered furniture new life.

          Traditional upholstery work at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Woven Traditions

          Caning & Seat Weaving

          Explore the patterns and handwork behind traditional woven seating, including hand cane, rush, Danish cord, and other time-honored techniques.

          Traditional upholstery work at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Making What Is Missing

          Fine Woodworking & Carving

          See how missing and damaged parts can be recreated using traditional joinery, carving, shaping, turning, and precise handwork.

          Traditional upholstery work at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Beyond Furniture

          Decorative & Specialty Restoration

          Restoration rarely fits neatly into one category. Discover the specialized methods used to preserve decorative objects, metalwork, historic pieces, and unusual items.

          Traditional upholstery work at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Preserving Place & Story

          Historic Preservation

          Learn how restoration decisions change when a piece is part of a historic building, museum collection, institutional property, or culturally significant place.

          Come curious. Our craftspeople love a good question.

          1907 Franklin automobile on display at the Antique Craftsman Showcase

          Special Showcase Feature

          The 1907 Franklin

          A remarkable piece of automotive history will be joining us for this year's Antique Craftsman Showcase.

          Throughout the afternoon, visitors will have the opportunity to see the 1907 Franklin up close and hear more about the automobile, its story, and the craftsmanship represented in its preservation.

          Bernard Mumford and Franklin owner Michael Ortiz will also share more about the car during the day's guest speaker program.

          A Look Back

          See the Showcase
          in Action

          Wondering what the afternoon is really like?

          Take a look back at our 2025 Antique Craftsman Showcase and experience some of the people, demonstrations, conversations, and craftsmanship that made the day so memorable.

          This year, we're doing it all again — with even more to discover.

          Everything You Need to Know

          Plan Your Visit

          Join us at the Mumford Restoration shop for an afternoon celebrating craftsmanship, preservation, and the people keeping traditional skills alive.

          November

          14

          2026

          Saturday

          Time

          1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

          Spend the afternoon exploring the shop, demonstrations, speakers, and crafts.

          Location

          Mumford Restoration

          8601 Ebenezer Church Rd.
          Raleigh, NC 27617

          Admission

          Free to Attend

          The Antique Craftsman Showcase is open to everyone. Bring your curiosity — and your questions.

          While You're Here

          Light Refreshments

          Enjoy light refreshments while meeting craftspeople, exploring the shop, and taking in the day's events.

          Joining Us at the Showcase

          Oak City Mobile Bar will be joining us to serve wine.

          Find Us

          Mumford Restoration

          8601 Ebenezer Church Rd.  •  Raleigh, NC 27617

          Free Admission • All Are Welcome • Light Refreshments • Raleigh, NC

          Planning to join us? Let us know you're coming.

          RSVP for the Free Event

          Have a Question Before the Event?

          Give us a call at 919-510-6310  or  request@mumfordrestoration.com

          Join Us November 14

          Reserve Your Spot

          Admission to the Antique Craftsman Showcase is free. Let us know you're planning to join us for an afternoon of craftsmanship, demonstrations, conversation, and history.

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