Published: 1/12/2021 5:28:13 PM
For years while operating an architectural woodworking business in the city, Dirk Auferoth would look at the late 1800s former National Thread Factory building downtown and envision its revival.
And for the better part of the last decade, Auferoth and his wife, Susannah, have worked to make that happen. After buying the 532 Main St. building eight years ago, the couple began renovating the space. Today, they rent out artist studios to a community of 20-plus artists on the third floor, which range from photographers to bookmakers, painters and woodworkers. The Auferoths, who live part of the time in Hatfield and in New York City, also operate their own art gallery inside the building called Readywipe Gallery.