Tag Archives: Arts and Crafts

Don’t Miss this Pull-Out-the-Stops Good Time!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by admin

Tweet You are invited to our Annual GPI Kick-Off Party!  Come to the 25th Annual Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference a day early and kick off the weekend with an evening of casual fun and entertainment in the … Continue reading →

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What’s Behind the Closed Doors?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Heather

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!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Heather

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

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Heather

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

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Heather

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

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

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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Stickley had a dishwasher?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Heather

What modern conveniences did Stickley include in his construction of Craftsman Farms? Not what you’d expect!

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A Unique Opportunity: Brunch in the North Cottage!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Heather

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”

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Heather

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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