FREE Crafts-Mas Open House in the Log House
& Crafts-Mas Pop-Up Shop in the Education Center
Two Saturdays:
December 3 and 10, 2022
11:00 – 4:00 PM EST
Step away from your busy holiday schedule and step into the Stickley family home for an early 20th century Christmas! For two Saturdays in December, the Stickley Museum is thrilled to be hosting a FREE Crafts-Mas Open House in the Log House and Crafts-Mas Pop Up Shop in the new Education Center.
The Stickley Museum is currently under construction to rebuild the Annex [Read the full annex story here and here]. During construction, we’ve been open for tours by appointment, on a limited schedule, and the Craftsman Shop continues to operate exclusively online. This December, the Crafts-Mas Pop Up Shop is back! With a wonderful selection of contemporary Arts & Crafts and seasonal gifts to celebrate the season!
FREE Crafts-Mas Open House in Gustav Stickley’s Log House
Decorated based on Gustav Stickley’s own ideas about about the holidays as told through articles published in his magazine, The Craftsman, the Log House will be decked out for the holiday season in period Arts & Crafts style! In The Craftsman, Stickley advocated for the use of natural decorations, promoted products and projects as appropriate and thoughtful gifts–from pottery to furniture to hand-made toys–and made recommendations for keeping the spirit of Christmas, both commercially and philosophically.
The Crafts-Mas Pop-Up Shop promises a wonderful selection of contemporary Arts & Crafts and seasonal gifts, and decorations to tickle your nose and delight your homes. Featuring many custom items, including a Motawi Tileworks Christmas Tree Tile in an exclusive colorway.
Crafts-Mas Open House & Pop-Up Shop
Saturdays, December 3 and 10, 2022 from 11:00 – 4:00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE:
Free entry. No advance reservations necessary.
Note that construction is ongoing in the Annex and Log House Kitchen. Bathrooms will be available only in the Education Center.
Masking is optional, in accordance with CDC guidelines. The Stickley Museum remains a mask-friendly environment for all.
Occupancy may be temporarily limited to allow for social distancing.
Want More Crafts-Mas?
“Christmas, 1915” TOURS
One Day Only! – Sat., Dec. 17!
Join us on a festive and fun journey to Christmas Past where in Gustav Stickley’s iconic Log House, it’s Christmas, 1915!
On this guided tour of the decorated Log House, we’ll explore early 20th century holiday traditions and Stickley’s own ideas about the season. The era saw the rise of modern novelties like penny postcards and glass ornaments, alongside more established holiday customs like feasting, decorating with evergreens, and gift-giving. In his magazine, The Craftsman, Stickley advocated for the use of natural decorations “plucked from winter’s garden.” He promoted products and projects as appropriate and thoughtful gifts–from pottery to furniture to hand-made toys–and made recommendations for keeping the spirit of Christmas, both commercially and philosophically.
Make sure to visit the Crafts-Mas Pop Up Shop after your tour! The Pop Up Shop will be Open from 12 – 6:00 PM on Sat., Dec 17th.
Note that construction is ongoing in the Annex and Log House Kitchen. Bathrooms will be available only in the Education Center.
Masking is optional, in accordance with CDC guidelines. The Stickley Museum remains a mask-friendly environment for all.
Christmas, 1915 Tours are about 60 minutes long and are suitable for adults and older children. Recommended for ages 8+. Tours begin and end in the Education Center.
