Tag Archives: Arts and Crafts movement

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Posted on November 26, 2010 by admin

Tweet Welcome to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms!     This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the centerpiece of Gustav Stickley’s early 20th century country estate.  The Stickley family’s home, known as the Log House, was built in 1911 and … Continue reading →

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Join us for the Holiday Open House

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Meg

Tweet Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6  & December 12-13 from 11-4 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll through the house and enjoy the candlelight and Christmas decorations at their own pace. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms will be all … Continue reading →

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What is Mission? Are you curious about this term in architecture and design?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Meg

Tweet “For Gustav Stickley and other American Arts & Crafts designers the word ‘Mission’ contained a variety of meanings. Initially Stickley embraced the word and published articles promoting it along with calling his furniture ‘Mission Style.’ However in time he … Continue reading →

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Must-See In Morris County

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Meg

Tweet Travel Everywhere! discusses the Must-See Museums in Morris County, NJ, including the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms: Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is the only house Gustav Stickley, the foremost spokesman for the American Arts and Crafts Movement, designed … Continue reading →

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Ernest Gimson and the Inspiration of William Morris

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Meg

Tweet Join us for this fascinating lecture by Mary Greensted at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10 at the Grolier Club. Mary Greensted’s talk will examine the influence of William Morris, father-figure of the Arts and Crafts movement, on the … Continue reading →

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Stickley Museum Hosts Book Launch Reception and Lecture

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Meg

Tweet The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is hosting a Fall Members’ Reception and Book Launch for the new edition of Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Farms: A Pictorial History, on Saturday, October 24, 4:00 p.m. This edition was funded by a … Continue reading →

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Our Summer Camp Was a Hit!

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Meg

Tweet On Friday, the Stickley Museum Summer Camp wrapped up lively week filled with nature activities, crafts, games, stories, outdoor fun, and new friendships. Campers went on a Nature Scavenger Hunt gathering leaves, pine cones, wildflowers, stones, and twigs. They … Continue reading →

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For the Glory & Good of Art: Irene Sargent & the Craftsman Magazine

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Meg

Tweet Lecture by Cleota Reed We thought our readers would be very interested in this upcoming presentation with the Arts and Crafts Society of Central New York. The lecture by Cleota Reed will explore Irene Sargent’s unique partnership with Gustav … Continue reading →

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From Our Friends At The Museum Of History & Industry In Seattle

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Meg

Tweet Traveling to the Seattle area? You won’t want to miss a major new exhibition, The Arts & Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest, which opens on May 30, 2009 at the Museum of History & Industry in Seattle. The … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss This Special Invitation!

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Meg

Tweet We are pleased to share this wonderful opportunity with our readers. The RSVP deadline is April 1, so you will need to act quickly. You are invited to join Ted Bosley, Director of The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, … Continue reading →

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