The Artisan Lecture Series promotes the work and art of skilled craftsmen to assist in ensuring their unique knowledge is understood and carried forth for future generations and will feature internationally known artisans who will talk about the intricacies of their specialized crafts. Curated by General Society member Jean Wiart, famous for his many contributions to ornamental metalwork, the series will feature:
Tuesday 1/25: Geoffroy Gournet, Master Engraver
Tuesday 2/8: Walter Moberg, Fireplace Architect
Tuesday 2/22: Charles Flickinger, Master Bent Glass Artisan
Tuesday 3/15: Bruno Lopez, Master Upholsterer
Tuesday 4/12: Sandrine Viollet, Straw Marquetry Master Artisan
Lectures start at 6:00pm in The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street. Reception will follow.
Advanced Registration is suggested.
$15 General Admission
$10 General Society Members
$5 Students
To register, contact the General Society at 212-840-1840 (Prompt 2) or info@generalsociety.org
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