Stewart Crick has been working with wood most of his life. His passion for wood has evolved from a journey that began in his father’s woodshop, continued through the restoration and remodeling of several homes, and continues today as he builds Arts and Crafts-inspired furniture.

While there are many influences that effect the furniture Stu creates, his passion for the philosophies and styles of the American Arts and Crafts movement and the unique, distinctive character of quarter-sawn white oak dominate his designs. In design, the views and philosophies that spawned an opposition to mass-produced furniture, and advanced a return to the virtuous qualities of the independent craftsman, mirror Stu’s beliefs. Honest lines and simple curves, guided by natural forces, and patient attention to details make up his guiding philosophy. Crick searches for wood with a unique character and figure that harmonizes with each part of his vision.

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Stewart Crick

Original works by Dianne Ayres, Zachary Bloom,  Rosalind Nzinga Nichol, Stewart Crick, Laura Wilder, Janet Taylor Pickett, Door Pottery and Motawi Tile will be available.Similar Posts:

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Holiday Trunk Show

On Saturdays during both weekends, “Mrs. Claus” will visit the Log House from 11:00 to 2:00 to talk about the 1899 origin of Mrs. Claus and other seasonal rituals of the period, such as the introduction of the tin cookie cutter and the lavish dessert buffet.  Children can also participate in activities based on holiday celebrations in the early 1900’s such as orange clove pomanders, paper chain garlands, tin stars, stringing popcorn, and of course sampling yummy holiday treats like freshly baked gingerbread or warm mulled cider.

On the first weekend of the Open House, the Museum will present a Holiday Trunk Show. This event features the work of skilled artisans from across the country and is designed to offer families an alternative to the frenzied shopping mall experience.  While parents check off names on their Christmas shopping list by buying beautiful, handmade items, their children can have fun in another part of the museum.

Throughout the Trunk Show weekend, furniture maker Stewart Crick will demonstrate the techniques he uses in creating his Arts and Crafts inspired furniture. The Arts and Crafts views and philosophies that spawned an opposition to mass-produced furniture, and advanced a return to the virtuous qualities of the independent craftsman, mirror Stu’s design perspective. Honest lines and simple curves, guided by natural forces, and patient attention to details make up his guiding philosophy.

On the second weekend of the Open House, The Museum will present holiday performances.  On Saturday, December 13, The Joyful Noise Handbell Choir from the First Presbyterian Church of Whippany will ring in the holiday season between 1:00 and 3:30. Also on Saturday, Homer Hanson will demonstrate the art of paper-cutting from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, December 14, the Community Theatre Performing Arts Company will sing holiday favorites at 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.

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