Hello David,

Happy Holidays!!!

We're coming to the end of another year and ending it once again on a high note. We want to thank all of you for your help. Your participation this past year has been astonishing, especially since we started the campaign to create our new home.

While we still have a long way to go toward completion, and can by no means rest as yet, we have past an important milestone and want to thank those of you who have stepped up to the plate with generosity. Because of that we are right at 55% of the way toward our $600,000 goal.

We couldn't have hoped for a better Christmas present. Several pledges early on which gave us a big boost, and then in the past week we have had two $5,000 matching grants offered and both were immediately matched. All told, we are up to about $350,000 in pledges for early 2024.

We still have a long way to go; however, because of your generosity, we've been able to move forward with a large degree of confidence. We have engaged an architect and who is working on building permits and has met with the carpenter to ensure they have they are on the same page. Both have a high regard for the historic nature of the building and will be doing the restoration in such a way to keep not only as much of the original character in tact as possible but to keep as much of the original materials as it practically possible. While we still need quite a bit of support to complete the project, we will start the physical work toward the end of January or beginning of February.

Things are moving forward.

For those who missed the first note, this 1850’s building was originally built to be a warehouse. In the 1860’s it gained its storefront and became a general store. In 1906 a furniture manufacturer moved in, and we’d like Plumier to bring back the tradition of woodworking in the building.

We need to add a 28'x32' addition to the back to accommodate our cabinet shop, and the total space will add up to about twice what we presently have allowing us to help more people and realize our mission in a more efficient manner.

For more information on the location and building, have a look at the plan here: New Plumier Home!

To create the space needed to realize our full mission, a 28’x32’ addition will be added to the end of the building.

The building is situated next to Canal Park, the location of the old canal and later rail road, which goes back three blocks to two trail heads along the Conemaugh and Kiski Rivers and the Loyalhanna Creek, which surround the town on two sides.

As the Plumier community grows the additional space will become more and more important. We'll be able to add the allied crafts and introduce complex turning to people from all areas of craft.

With hard work and, perhaps, a bit of good fortune, we'll be wishing you a Merry Christmas from the new building next year. The goal is within reach, but again we can't do it without your help.

Please, help us if you’re able. Whether you’re only able to buy a door or window, or donate a large amount of money, it’s all important and will help.

We added a one time donation button on our “Join Us” page where you can give easily, or call me at the number below.

Donate Here

We've also set up a Go Fund Me page which will take various types of funding including a credit Card. It can be found here.

Go Fund Me

A check sent to the address below is also welcome.

Your support will help us serve the OT community better.

If you can’t afford to donate monetarily but have craft skills, consider donating a work of art or craft we can sell to raise money.

Support Ornamental Turning, Support Plumier.

If you have questions, give me a call at (570) 352-7137 or email me at david@plumier.org. I'm looking forward to sharing more information on the project as we progress. Again, here’s the link to the plan. New Plumier Home!!

Sincerely,

David Lindow