Lectures, Book Shows and Teaching

Upcoming Events

Sept 15-16, 2012
2012 Traditional Artisan Show,    Bedminster, PA

This show offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to meet Betsy and see examples of her exquisite hand work. She is being featured along with 42 other fine craftsmen and artisans, each sharing knowledge and expertise in their chosen area, in the 3rd year of this annual event.

For more information go to the 2012 Traditional Artisan Show website, or call 215-795-0375.

NOVEMBER 10-11, 2012
A Gathering of Craftsmen at the New England Connection
300 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut

For more information go to A Gathering of Craftsmen at the New England Connection website.

Teaching

Betsy periodically conducts instruction classes of Schoolgirl Art techniques. Class are kept to a limited attendance for a maximum learning experience. Her upcoming classes include:

No classes are presently scheduled for the remainder of the year.

Book Reviews

Botanical Illustration Apr 21, 2010, book review

Antique Trader Woman's Painted Furniture a remarkable resource today, Apr 7, 2010, book review

American Antiquarian Society Recent Scholarship: Publications and other works based on Research at the American Antiquarian Society

Thistle Threads March 22, 2010, blog/book review, Tricia Wilson Nguyen

Paper Articles

ARTISPHERE - Book Review Section-Women's Painted Furniture 1790-1830, American Schoolgirl Art, Winter, 2011, review written by Ron McCutchan, pg. 17

BETWEEN THE LAKES - Betsy Salm School Girl Art,January, 2011, vol.36, no.3,pg.1.

EARLY AMERICAN LIFE - Book Reviews Section, Women's Painted Furniture 1790-1830, American Schoolgirl Art, December, 2010, pg.68.

CHOICE - CURRENT REVIEWS FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES -Humanities-Art &Architecture, Women's Painted Furniture 1790-1830, American Schoolgirl Art November, 2010, Vol.48, No. 3,review written by L.R Hudgins, independent scholar.

VICTORIA MAGAZINE - September, October, 2010, On our Bookshelf, Treasured Collections,Women's Painted Furniture 1790-1830,American Schoolgirl Art,pg.46.

ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY of NORTH AMERICA -Women's Painted Furniture 1790-1830,American Schoolgirl Art, review written by Emily Guthrie,NEH Associate Librarian, Printed Book & Periodical Collection, Winterthur Library.

SOUTHEASTERN ANTIQUING AND COLLECTING MAGAZINE, May 31,2010, pg.39

THE AUCTION EXCHANGE, THE COUNTRY REGISTER - volll.16, no.3, pg.13., written by Robert Reed.

YESTERYEAR - May, 2010,pg.19.

FINGER LAKES TIMES - May 2, 2010, pg. 13.

ANTIQUES AND FINE ART - Spring 2010, Highlights, Books. pg.140.

MAINE ANTIQUES DIGEST - May, April, March, 2010, pg.18D.

THE ITHACA TIMES - April 28,2010, pg.13.

ITHACA JOURNAL - April 24, 2010, pg.7C.

NEW YORK TIMES - Friday, March 5, 2010,Section C, pg.27, written by Eve Kahn.