Tag Archives: Arts & Crafts News

It’s Electric!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Kristen

At this year’s Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference, the Stickley Museum introduced the 5th installment in our “Mr. Stickley” exhibition series: “Mr. Stickley’s Lighting.” The series continues to examine different aspects of Gustav Stickley’s career, and this year’s … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kristen

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 Homespun … Continue reading →

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Original Oil Lamp on View

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Heather

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 in … 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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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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September 24 Fall Family Day to be the Best Yet!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Heather

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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Craftsman Farms Banquet at the Annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Meg

The 22nd Annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show is scheduled for February 20-22, 2009, at the Grove Park Inn Resort in Asheville, North Carolina. This event is recognized as the premier weekend for Art and Crafts collectors and … Continue reading →

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David Rago on American Arts&Crafts

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Meg

Our friend David Rago recently wrote about American Arts & Crafts and five places to see Arts & Crafts collections. He says: The Arts and Crafts movement had a short lifespan, but its impact on American life has endured — … Continue reading →

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