The workshop designed to teach participants some of the elements needed to transform salvaged architectural details into unique home furnishings. The two-hour workshop begins with a buffet brunch at 10 and features a lecture, a demonstration and a tour of the Old Bones studio. Glass artist John Wean will offer a brief lecture on working with stained glass, showing how to repair old stained glass. He will also demonstrate ways to refashion glass panels into distinctive furniture and ornaments. Craftsmen Arthur Mark and Bill Fields will lead a tour of the Old Bones studio, explaining how to recycle architectural remnants such as period mantels, wrought iron, and fixtures from demolished buildings to creatively enhance your home decor.
Enrollment is limited, so reservations are necessary.
This course in intermediate genealogy will be taught by Diane Covert Broderick, a local genealogist with over 20 years experience in the subject. Topics to be discussed include immigration and naturalization, migration within the United States, researching hard-to find female ancestors, and investigating unusual resources. Students are encouraged to bring their research materials, especially family group sheets and charts, to class. Class participation is active and students may submit individual research problems for class discussion. This is a popular workshop and space is limited.