The Stickley Museum At Craftsman Farms

On Saturday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m., the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms will present a fascinating demonstration by the Roving Press, an outreach program of the Printmaking Council of New Jersey.   Professional printmaker, Greta Anderson, will offer an introductory demonstration to monotype printmaking.  Monotype printmaking is a process where inks are applied to a smooth surface plate using rollers, paintbrushes, or rags.  Paper is then laid over the plate and run through an etching press or pressed by hand, creating an exciting one-of-a-kind print.   All participants will be invited to try their hand and pull a print of their own to take home.

The Printmaking Council of New Jersey (PCNJ) is a non-profit fine arts center specializing in print and paper media.  For the past 35 years, the Council has provided activities, events and classes that nurture an appreciation for the fine art of printmaking.

Printmaker Greta Anderson is an accomplished painter and printmaker and teaches specialized programs throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. She has exhibited widely nationally and internationally and her works can be seen, amongst others, in the exhibitions of Johnson & Johnson Corp., Pfizer Corp., the Newark Public Library and the Montclair Art Museum. She received her BFA degree from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts and her MFA degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

The event is in honor of the members of the Craftsman Guild, whose annual support has a significant impact on the operations of the Stickley Museum.   Light refreshments will be served.  Guests will also have the opportunity to view or purchase original signed and numbered prints commissioned by the Museum and created by Laura Wilder, Dorothy Markert, and Yoshiko Yamamoto.

Free to donors at the Craftsman Guild level

$10 Members; $15 Non Members

Advance tickets required

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 973-530-0311

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Thank you to Bruce Johnson for featuring our annual Craftsman Farms Banquet in today’s post on his new site, arts and crafts collector.   If you haven’t already been to this wonderful new website, you are missing an outstanding and entertaining resource covering every aspect of the Arts and Crafts lifestyle.

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You are invited to

The Annual Craftsman Farms Banquet
at the GPI Arts and Crafts Conference

Thursday, February 18, 2010

6:00 p.m.

at the Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina

The cocktail reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and includes a full open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres including mini-quiche, pot stickers and mini-quesadillas.

Follow that up with great camaraderie and a gourmet dinner including Spicy BBQ Shrimp, Corn Cake with Roasted Salsa; Baby Lettuce with Poached Pear, Candied Walnuts and Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette; Grilled Filet of Beef and Crab Cake Combo with Seasonal Side Dishes; Marble Cheesecake, Coffee, Tea or Beverage. Vegetarian Entree available upon request.

After Dinner, Guess the Movie! How many times have you been at the movies and said, “there’s a Morris chair,” or “what a neat bungalow?” Guests at the Craftsman Farms banquet will get a chance to test their recall when they join in the evening’s interactive entertainment.  During the lively and fun movie presentation, participants will win prizes when they correctly indentify images from movies that use Arts and Crafts architecture and decor to tell their story

RSVP here!

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All Christmas cards, tree ornaments, and calendars will be 30% off on Saturday December 19 and Sunday December 20. Shopping hours are 11:00 to 4:00. Remember the museum and shop will close for the holidays at 4:00 on Sunday and reopen at 11:00 on Saturday, January 9.

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We’re at over 200 votes, with 2 days of voting left. If you’ve already voted, please help spread the word to your Facebook friends! Use the Post to Wall button to quickly let your friends know about the Craftsman Farms Foundation.

Via Chase Community Giving on Facebook | The Craftmans Farms Foundation, Inc.

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We just broke 100 votes for the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms on Chase Giving! Thanks so much! We’re well on our way to that $25,000 grant! Stop by and vote for us, invite your friends to vote too, and share the link on your own Facebook wall to help spread the word.

And, while you’re on Facebook, have you seen the Stickley Museum’s Facebook page?

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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 decked out for the holidays as Stickley and his family would have decorated it in 1915.  The Christmas tree will sparkle with Bavarian glass ornaments that were the fashion at the time the Log House was built.  Evergreen garlands festoon the staircase and poinsettias, which Stickley described as “the Christmas Flaming Star,” will brighten the three fireplaces.

HOLIDAY CARDS: An exhibition of approximately 40 recently acquired vintage holiday postcards from the period will be on display along with an accompanying text.

LIVE MUSIC: Holiday music from the period completes the open house atmosphere.  On both Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pianist John Baratta will perform authentic period music on the antique piano in the Stickley’s living room.  On both Sundays at 2:00 the Community Theater Performing Arts Company will sing holiday favorites and lead family sing-alongs!

ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN: Daily changing activities will be based on holiday celebrations in the early 1900’s and will include special times for children to make paper chain garlands and string popcorn.  On both Saturdays at 11:30 Children ages 6 -9 are invited to a special Story Hour concluding with a special Christmas-tree craft project.

CRAFTS: A trunk show featuring the high quality work of present day artisans from around the country will be open both weekends for your shopping pleasure.  These crafts include pottery, woodwork, jewelry, papermaking, block prints and more.  The exceptional work reflects the ethics of the Arts and crafts movement.

REFRESHMENTS: Gingerbread cookies and hot cider round out the open house atmosphere.

ALL-INCLUSIVE ADMISSION: Members: $4 Non-members: $8 (Free to children age 2 and under)

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Chase is giving $25,000 grants to winning non-profits. Please fan the group, vote for the Craftsman Farms Foundation, and help spread the word! It only takes a few moments, and it’s completely free to help support the Stickley Museum. Your votes really help us out!

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This recent Star-Ledger article on Morristown historical attractions discusses all the great local attractions, like Jockey Hollow, Historic Speedwell, Villa Fontana, and — of course — Craftsman Farms.

“We can hold our own against so many other destinations,” said Leslie Bensley, executive director of the Morris County Tourism Bureau, which is the former Morristown Visitor’s Center, promoting the area’s historic, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Which ones have you visited?

Via Morristown begins tourism rebranding to promote Revolutionary-era ties | New Jersey Real-Time News – - NJ.com.

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Special holiday hours at the Stickley Museum means your gift shopping doesn’t have to be a chore. Visit the Museum Shop between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, November 27 to discover wonderful gifts and escape the frenzy of the shopping mall. And get a free museum tree ornament for yourself with any purchase of $50 or more. Just take a quick turn off of Route 10, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the natural beauty of Craftsman Farms, and while you’re here, join a tour and relax in the candlelit beauty of the Log House. Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends!

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