Tag Archives: Arts and Crafts movement

Can you Spot the Differences?

Tweet An object on loan to us may spend months or even years on view.  But eventually all good things must come to an end.  These objects in time may leave the museum and return to their owners where they … Continue reading

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What’s Behind the Closed Doors?

Come for a sneak peek at the holiday décor during our annual trunk show, which opens at 11 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25. Continue reading

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Original Oil Lamp on View

Tweet One of the rare objects on view right now is the Grueby oil lamp that we believe was original to the Log House. The oil lamp must have been a favorite of Gustav Stickley. It appears in several times … Continue reading

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Catch the Spark Gala: Oh What a Night!

Saturday’s gala raised over $100,000 for the day-to-day operations of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. Continue reading

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Dr. Jonathan Clancy to Speak About Arts & Crafts Scholarship

Jonathan Clancy to present “Forging a Useable Past: Scholars, Scholarship, and the Arts and Crafts.” Continue reading

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Piano Lamp is Back in Place

If you’d like to learn more about the piano lamp, be sure to be here on Sunday, October 16, when Dawn Hopkins and Michael Adams will be here to answer questions and demonstrate their craft as part of Catch the Spark weekend.
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Original Clock Returns to Craftsman Farms

A rare 1902 tall case clock which was original to the Log House is now on view in the Log House living room. Continue reading

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September 24 Fall Family Day to be the Best Yet!

Join us in a lively old-fashioned harvest celebration which honor of the time when Craftsman Farms was a fully-functioning farm. Continue reading

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A Unique Opportunity: Brunch in the North Cottage!

On Sunday, October 16, a limited number of lucky individuals will enjoy a sumptuous catered brunch in the cottage. The cottage is only open by appointment or for special events—and this is definitely a special event!
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Mike Danial to Present “Marketing the Arts & Crafts of Stickley”

Using turn-of-the-century marketing strategies, sales techniques and advertising campaigns as a springboard for discussion, Mike Danial will consider Arts and Crafts as a business from the Stickley brothers to today.
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