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Thirty Years as an Arts & Crafts Collector:
My Most Frequently Asked Questions
Illustrated lecture by Bruce Johnson Arts & Crafts author,
columnist, and host of the annual Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference
Date: Monday, 28 September 2009 – 7:30 pm
Venue: St. Ann’s Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria
Bruce Johnson, Arts & Crafts author, columnist and host of the annual Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference, has been collecting the furniture, art pottery and metal-ware of the Arts & Crafts era since 1978, when in a dark basement he stumbled over his first Roycroft chair. In the thirty years since then he has continued to learn all that he can about the Arts & Crafts movement and to share with other collectors the information he has learned - and the mistakes he has made.
Bruce brought to the podium several of the most frequently asked questions he has received over the years, questions dealing with everything from shopmarks, original finishes and patinas to the personalities, quirks and motivations of the designers, manufacturers and artisans which we collect today.
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The Past Is Present: The Story of Victoria Through Its Buildings was a lecture presented by the University of Victoria’s Continuing Education Department on October 15, 2009. The instructor was Nick Russell, PhD, president of the Hallmark Society and a Victoria Heritage Foundation researcher.
VICTORIA & SAANICH
HERITAGE FOUNDATIONS
present:
YOUR OLD HOUSE REHABILITATION
WORKSHOP 2009
Presenters will cover topics that include:
• researching your house
• foundations
• siding
• millwork
• prep and paint
• paint removal
• roofing
• green rehabilitation
• historic windows including storms
Saturday, June 13, 2009 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
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Lawrence Kreisman, co-auther ot the book:
The ARTS and CRAFTS Movement in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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The Book “This magnificent compendium is the first comprehensive exploration of the Arts and Crafts legacy in the Pacific Northwest. It traces the movement from its 19th-century English beginnings to its flowering in Washington and Oregon through the 1920s and beyond, weaving into a tale of idealism and devotion everything from iconic masterpieces to recent discoveries. Beautifully illustrated with nearly 400 photographs and period graphics, including rare images published here for the first time, this groundbreaking volume is an authoritative reference, a provocative story, and an irresistible treasure trove for Arts and Crafts collectors and enthusiasts everywhere”………….Timber Press
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“We have spent nearly three years examining regional architecture, furniture and furnishings, fine and applied art, printing and graphics, and photography to discover what was being done by companies here, what was new to the movement, and what was adapted as a result of the climate, environs, indigenous cultures, and Pacific Rim communication and trade. Our intent is to place the Pacific Northwest in the broader context of the Arts and Crafts Movement as a whole. (LK) |
Speaker & Co-author Since 1997, Lawrence Kreisman, Hon. AIA Seattle, has been the program director of Historic Seattle — a membership organization that for 32 years has preserved and restored buildings and encouraged people to get involved in preservation through its advocacy efforts. He is known for bringing public attention to the Northwest's architectural heritage and its preservation through courses, tours, exhibits, lectures, articles and books, and program development.
—John Luke, American Bungalow, November 2007
“This book……..functions not only as an examination of this particular region's interpretation of Arts and Crafts, but also as a tale of how and why the movement so captivated the popular imagination, from the vantage point of those who embraced it most fully."
—Old-House Journal, January/February 2008
"While Arts and Crafts aficionados will delight in this book as an authoritative resource, general readers also will find value in the social context this volume provides." |
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Owen Jones: Design, Ornament, Architecture, and Theory in an Age of Transition, an illustrated lecture by author Carol A. Hrvol Flores
On 15 March 2007, VHF presented a lecture by author Carol A. Hrvol Flores on Owen Jones, one of the 19th century's most inventive, multi-faceted designers. Jones is most widely known as the creator of The Grammar of Ornament, an unprecedented accomplishment in the world of illustrated colour-plate publishing.
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Jane Powell
Jane Powell, author of 5 best-selling books on Bungalows and 1 on Linoleum spoke at St Ann's Academy on Sept. 27, 2005. This was her second speaking engagement in Victoria. She spoke about her book Bungalow: The Ultimate Arts and Crafts Home.
Jane Powell is also the author of Bungalow Kitchens, Bungalow Bathrooms, and Linoleum. She is a lecturer and consultant on all aspects of early 20th century houses, and is currently restoring the Sunset House, a 1905 Arts and Crafts mansion in her hometown of Oakland, California.
Jane has since published companion books Bungalow Details: Interiors and Bungalow Details: Exteriors with photographer Linda Svendsen, both published by Gibbs Smith. The books include photos of details from several bungalows in Victoria, Oak Bay and Saanich.
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An Illustrated Lecture with Michael Kluckner
Michael Kluckner is a writer, artist, and heritage activist who has spent decades exploring the highways and byways of British Columbia. His published works include Vancouver the Way It Was, Paving Paradise, Vanishing Vancouver, The Pullet Surprise: A Year on an Urban Farm, and Canada: A Journey of Discovery. He is also a regular contributor to Canadian Geographic and Harrowsmith Country Life.
In his roll as heritage advocate, Michael Kluckner has served on the Board of Governors of Heritage Canada, including as Chair in 1999 & 2000.
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Bungalows and Before:
Historic House Colours
Bungalow and Before: House Colours
Robert Schweitzer's illustrated book "Bungalow Colors: Exteriors" was published by Gibbs-Smith (Fall 2002). It details the exterior color combinations of Arts & Crafts era homes. He is currently working on a book exploring Victorian house colours.
For more information, click below to view Schweitzer's web page:
http://www.historichousecolors.com
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