The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen: The General Society Welcomes Walter Moberg Jr., Pr...

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Welcomes Walter Moberg Jr., Pr...: "The Moberg lecture is part of a series of five lectures presented by The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New..."

The General Society Welcomes Walter Moberg Jr., Premier American Masonry Fireplace Expert: February 8

 

                                            
                                                 

The Moberg lecture on Tuesday, February 8 is part of a series of five lectures presented by The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, celebrating its 225^th anniversary. The Lecture series is sponsored by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and the NY City Department of Cultural Affairs. Location is 20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenue) NYC.


Curator for the series is Jean Wiart, famous for his many contributions to ornamental metalwork.  The aim of the Artisan Series is to promote the work and art of skilled craftsmen and to assist in ensuring their unique knowledge is understood and carried forth for generations to come.

Read more about Walter Moberg, Jr. at www.mobergfireplaces.com


and check out a great piece about Walter at:


http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/margie_boule/index.ssf/2009/10/fireplace_whisperer_tends_the.html

What a gift to see Geoffroy Gournet and his creations. Great night at The General Society! Thank you to Geoffroy! Further details about his craft can be seen at www.gournetusa.com.

Starting Tuesday January 25th the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen located at 20 West 44th Street NYC will begin an Artisan Lecture Series. The Artisan Series is sponsored by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.  


This is a rare opportunity to meet and hear these internationally known artisans talk about their craft. Please join us! Contact info@generalsociety.org to reserve seating.

General Society Artisan Series: Starts Tuesday January 25

The Art of Craftsmanship: Reflections on the past, present and future of the artisan.

The General Society Artisan Lecture Series will pay tribute to the art of craftsmanship by featuring internationally known artisans who will talk about the intricacies of their specialized crafts. The aim of the Artisan Series is to promote the work and art of skilled craftsmen and to assist in ensuring their unique knowledge is understood and carried forth for generations to come.

The Artisan Series will be held at the General Society Library at 20 West 44^th Street New York City.  This is a rare opportunity to meet and hear these internationally known artisans  

talk about their craft. 

             Lectures begin at 6:00 p.m.

                  Reception to Follow

Curated by General Society member, Jean Wiart, renown for his many contributions to ornamental metalwork, the series features:

Tuesday, January 25th -- Geoffroy Gournet, Master Engraver

Tuesday, February 8th – Walter Moberg, Fireplace Architect

Tuesday, February 22: Charles Flickinger, Master Bent Glass Artisan

Tuesday, March 15th – Bruno Lopez, Master Upholsterer

Tuesday, April 12th – Sandrine Viollet, Straw Marquetry Master Artisan

Sponsors
New York City Department of  

Cultural Affairs

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.  

Please join us! Contact info@generalsociety.org. for further information 
or call 212.8401840 prompt 2.

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