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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 44th 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
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.
or call 212.8401840 prompt 2.
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