Immerse in the Arts and Crafts Movement

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT

There is more to the Arts and Crafts Movement than just architecture. Painters, ceramists, textile artists, builders, and others found their niche in the Movement that celebrates art and fine craftsmanship. Craftsman Weekend gives guests the opportunity to learn more with hands-on and in-depth activities.

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017

 

Silk Painting Workshop
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$70 nonmembers / $65 members

Enjoy the thrill of silk painting with Audrey Durnan Master Silk Painter. Audrey has been designing botanical themes for silk scarves and garments for 20 years. She has exhibited her work throughout the country including the Smithsonian Institution as a designer for the Bernina Runway Show. Prior to silk paining, Audrey was a ceramic designer for Chelsea Pottery in London. For this workshop, all materials will be provided, and you will produce a beautiful, hand-painted silk scarf/table-runner of flowers to use and enjoy as a unique reminder of this Craftsman Weekend! Limited to 15 people.

 

Arts & Crafts Hand Embroidery Workshop
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$90 nonmembers / $85 members

Learn the fine art of hand embroidery with Roycroft Master Artisan Natalie Richards. Participants will stitch the Poppies Table Scarf or select an embroidery kit of their choice. The class will provide the beginner and the most experienced of embroiderers, classic techniques to master and use to create heirloom textiles. Basic embroidery stitches presented in antique Arts & Crafts textiles will be taught. Students will learn proper anchoring techniques (no knot method); stem stitch, satin stitch, long and short stitches and French knots, blocking, and finishing techniques. Techniques will be monitored during the session with basic embroidery stitches implemented into their textile project. For a new challenge this class will focus on learning how to hemstitch which can be used to create an array of artistic designs on curtains and table scarves. A kit is included with the class. Participants can select another project if they choose.

Students are encouraged to bring: Basic Embroidery Scissors – class scissors will be provided for students to share and/or 4 or 6-inch embroidery hoop. Hoops will be available for purchase
Limited to 15 people.

 

Stitch the “Best of Fall” Needle Art Embroidery Workshop
Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$90 nonmembers / $85 members

Learn the fine art of hand embroidery with Roycroft Master Artisan Natalie Richards. Class participants will stitch a beautiful landscape created exclusively for Craftsman Weekend. This particular landscape won Juror’s Choice Award at the 48th Annual Redlands Art Association Multi Media Show. No drawing, painting or stitching experience needed! The class will provide the beginner and the most experienced of embroiderers classic techniques to master and use in a fine needle art landscape that will be suitable for framing. Basic embroidery stitches presented in antique Arts & Crafts textiles will be used to “fill our canvas” with textures to represent trees and foliage. Participants will learn how to create back stitch, satin stitch, French knots, seed stitch, and thread painting. Stitches and techniques will be taught and practiced during the class time. All materials are included for this class.

Participants are encouraged to bring notebook and pen for taking notes, a needle threader, embroidery scissors , a small embroidery hoop. Scissors and embroider hoops will be available for purchase.
Limited to 15 people.

 

Window Restoration Seminar
Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
$35 nonmember / $30 members

Window Restoration and Repair provides wood window restoration and repair services for most of the southern California area. They restore older and historic windows to make them energy efficient and fully operational while keeping the character of your historic building. Learn how to restore your old windows instead of replacing them. This seminar is led by Craftsman Weekend exhibitor Scott Campbell who will show you how to remove your window, retrieve old weights and replace window cords. It will also help you determine what kinds of windows were originally in your old house. Limited to 20 people.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017

“The Craftsman-era Kitchen” Lecture
Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
$22 nonmember / $18 member

This presentation explores a Craftsman-era kitchen with Marguerite Duncan-Abrams of Memory Lane Cuisine. See how changes in technology defined equipment, efficiency, and variety in recipes. Samples of baked goods made using Craftsman-era recipes will be provided.

 

Energy Efficiency Lecture
Saturday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FREE

Join us to learn how the Historic Building Energy Efficiency Program could help you. As the owner of an historic home served by SoCal Gas and a municipal electric utility, you are eligible to participate in an exciting initiative just for homeowners like you. The Historic Building Energy Efficiency Program helps introduce owners of historic homes to energy efficiency programs and rebates available from SoCal Gas. A Los Angeles-based team of architectural historians and energy efficiency experts at ICF have pre-screened and trained a group of local energy efficiency contractors, who are trained in restoration construction and preservation when installing energy saving measures in historic homes.

 

Antiques and Contemporary Furnishings & Decorative Arts Sale
Saturday, October 28 9:00 am – 5:00 pm FREE
Sunday, October 29 10:00 am – 5:00 pm FREE

The Antiques and Contemporary Furnishings & Decorative Arts Sale will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center. Pasadena Heritage will showcase more than 40 exhibitors from across the U.S. and their broad spectrum of Craftsman-era and period-inspired works.  Located at the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Center at 300 E. Green Street in the lower level of the Conference Center.

Exhibition Hall Sponsored by:

Silent Auction and Craftsman Weekend Souvenirs
Saturday, October 28 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 29 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Be sure to visit the Pasadena Heritage membership and merchandise booth and the popular Silent Auction. Contributions for the Silent Auction come from exhibitors, local shops, businesses and individual donors, providing a broad array of choices. Bidding for the Silent Auction begins on Saturday at 9:00 am and closes Sunday at 4:00 pm.
All proceeds will benefit the preservation efforts of Pasadena Heritage.