International Guild Of Miniature Artisans Ltd. The Guild Study Program at Colonial Williamsburg January 15 18, 2016 That The Future May Learn From The Past
The Guild Study Program at Colonial Williamsburg, VA January 15 18, 2016 Tuition fee includes: Small Classes Discounts on lodging at the Colonial Williamsburg Lodge (You must make your own reservations and pay your own bill.) Special arrangements for observation of your project original in the museum collections when possible. Friday and Saturday night dinners Conference pass for admission to Colonial Williamsburg attractions valid for the duration of the Study Program Graduation Luncheon Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg for firsttime students Tuition: $525 Guild members; $575 nonmembers Meals: Other than the Friday and Saturday evening dinners and the Monday graduation luncheon, meals are not included in the cost of the study program. Classes: All Classes will be taught at the Williamsburg Lodge. Registration: If you are registering before November 1, 2015, include a $100 deposit with the balance due November 1, 2015. If registering after November 1, 2015, include full payment. Instructors will contact their students with further information regarding their classes and instructions on payment of materials fees. Students who are registered and paid in full by November 1 will be assigned to their first-choice class if at all possible. If any classes are oversubscribed, a drawing will be conducted to determine class assignments. If the first-choice class is filled, the student will be assigned to his/her second, or if that is filled, then third, or fourth choice as listed on the registration form. Any student who lists only a first choice and does not get into the class will have his/her registration fee returned. In the event of all classes being filled, your registration fee will be returned. Cancellations: In the event you must cancel, a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee will be made for cancellations prior to November 1, 2015. After November 1, a refund will be given only if another student can fill your place. Guest (no classes): $210 includes unlimited conference pass to Colonial Williamsburg attractions, two dinners, the graduation luncheon and Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg. Behind-the-Scenes Tour: $35 (See description on back page.) Hotel Information: Colonial Williamsburg s Conference Services has arranged a special discounted rate of $98 per night plus tax for Guild Study Program attendees and guests at the Williamsburg Lodge. This rate is for a deluxe room (two double beds) in the Williamsburg Lodge and is the same whether double or single occupancy. There are a limited number of suites available at $128 per night plus tax. There is no limit on the number of nights that can be reserved, so come early and/or stay late to see more of the local attractions. For room reservations call: 1-800-261-9530, ask for Group Reservations Department, and mention the International Guild of Miniature Artisans to get the special rate. Please specify if you desire a smoking or non-smoking room or if you have other special needs. NOTE: The Lodge will be full for the weekend of our program. Please make your reservations early.
Schedule Friday, January 15 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.: Behind-the-Scenes Tour 5:00 p.m.: Official Welcome and Start of Program Williamsburg Lodge 6:30 p.m.: Dinner at the Rountree s Saturday, January 16 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.: Classes in the Williamsburg Lodge 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.: Coffee Break 12:00 Noon 1:30 p.m.: Lunch on Your Own 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Break 6:30 p.m.: Social Hour and Banquet Williamsburg Lodge Sunday, January 17 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.: Classes in the Williamsburg Lodge 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.: Coffee Break 12:00 Noon 1:30 p.m.: Lunch on Your Own 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Break Dinner on Your Own Monday, January 18 8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon: Classes in the Williamsburg Lodge 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.: Coffee Break 12:00 Noon: Graduation Luncheon in the Williamsburg Lodge After Lunch to 5:00 p.m. Seminar Monday Afternoon Seminar Mastering the French Knot Pat Hartman, IGMA Fellow Available only to students already registered for a regular class Textiles were precious in early American homes, treasured for the warmth and decorative touches they brought to the home. Many techniques were employed in creating them. In miniature, the French knot stands in for several, such as the hooking employed in the crafting of floor and bed rugs, as well as candlewicking, a similar tufting technique found on bedspreads and coverlets. The seminar will focus on mastering the French knot and practicing it, while working a small pillow design, to achieve even and regular knots. No previous experience is required. You are not likely to finish the pillow top in the seminar, but will go home with the materials to complete it at your leisure. Materials Fee $15
Basketmaking in Colonial America Bonni Backe, IGMA Fellow B efore paper bags, tin cans and plastic containers, our forebears relied on baskets of all shapes and sizes as essential utensils in the daily routines of an agrarian society. White-oak splint was readily available to residents of Williamsburg, and its qualities made it the perfect choice for sturdy woven baskets able to carry goods to and from the market. Other baskets were produced in other states, often by Native Americans, and purchased for their utility and decorative nature, like our smaller basket project. Students will use more readily available black-ash splint to weave a goodsized market basket, using a rectangular form to allow concentration on the weaving. This basket is fitted with a fixed hoop handle and lashed rim. Following completion of that basket, we ll move on to a special little basket in Colonial Williamsbug s collection, featuring a decorative pattern created with some uprights and weavers made with painted splint. This basket has a square base, but transitions to a round rim with a fixed handle. Materials fee $25
Walnut Tea Table Iulia Chin Lee, IGMA Artisan T his adorable tea table was made between 1755 and 1770, and all components are made of walnut. It originated in the Rappahannock River Basin of Virginia and measures 28-1/2" in height, 38-1/4" in width, and 22-3/4" in depth. This rectangular table is topped with ogee molded edges and indented corners. The rails are heavily shaped with tenons into the legs and double pinned. The table has four gracefully shaped cabriole legs with pointed pad feet, each leg flanked by shaped knee blocks. Materials fee $65
Governor's Palace Study Peter Kendall, IGMA Fellow T he class project will be two walls of a small study adjacent to the governor's bedchamber on the second floor of the Governor's Palace. The principal elements of the room are the bookcases, recessed window and window seat, beveled panels and plaster walls. Students will make the bookcases as well as the aged pine floor and some of the paneling and moldings, 2 chair rails, and cornices at the top of the bookcase and the walls. Instructor will make some of the features on account of limited power tools and to accommodate an 18-hour class. The blue curtains at the front of the bookcases will be supplied. Plexiglass will cover the front, other side wall and the top. Interior measurements of the room are 16-1/2" wide x 9-5/8" deep x 12" high. Materials fee $245
Late 18th-Century Bottle Case Bill Studebaker, IGMA Artisan W ealthy households of this period had a need for secure storage. From tea to silver, tobacco to sugar, the higher standards of living brought an increased risk from minor pilferage to outright theft. For those items which hospitality required be readily accessible (but still needed regulation), locking chests, in the form of fine furniture, came into fashion. With a boxlike upper section that could be lifted off its stand, the Bottle Case (later termed a Cellaret) functioned as a moveable wine cellar. Often fitted with side handles, the box could be carried to the cellar where the bottles were refilled from the barrels stored there. The piece we are making has an upper box with hinged lid giving access to a divided interior, and a fitted stand incorporating a drawer. Built of walnut, in the "neat and plain style," it features a burled top with dogwood stringing and cockbead on box and drawer. Skill Level: We will be using table saws and drill presses. Students will need to mark and cut small pieces accurately and will need good eyesight. Materials fee $65
For color photographs, visit our web site at www.igma.org Behind-the-Scenes Tour Friday, January 15, 2016 at 9:45 a.m. The Behind-the-Scenes tour is available for pre-registered participants only and requires a room reservation for Thursday night, January 14th. It features a tour of the furniture, textiles, and metals/ceramics conservation labs in the Bruton Heights Collections and Conservation Building. Furniture and small artifacts taught during the Study Program are displayed and discussed during the tour. Subject matter is rotated from year to year. These areas are not usually open to the public, and similar tours in the past have been very popular with GSP participants. The tour is an exciting beginning to the weekend of study at Colonial Williamsburg. It is limited to 20 participants and will conclude at 11:15 a.m. Registration is required specifically for the tour, and a drawing will be held if the tour is over-subscribed. Direct enquiries to: Patricia Richards, CW GSP 405 East 14 Street, Apt. 11H New York, NY 10009 Telephone: 212-254-9205 E-mail: pat@prminiatures.com All About Guild Study Programs The International Guild of Miniature Artisans, Ltd., conducts Study Programs at leading museums for its members.* Working with the museums curatorial staffs and Guild instructors, Guild members study specific masterworks and related exhibits. Instructors research their projects and design challenging classes within an eighteen-hour framework. Students learn to create miniature replicas of full-sized objects from the museums collections. They might be an historic piece of furniture, a painting, a household object, or an architectural detail such as a fireplace or paneled wall. Other attractions include special guided tours that enrich the students knowledge and appreciation of beautifully crafted objects. Beginners and experienced miniaturists alike will learn and benefit from the program. The Guild invites you to be a part of these unique learning experiences! * For membership information call 1-800-711-IGMA (1-800-711-4462), or visit our website at www.igma.org and click on "Members" "Become a Member." The illustrations of class projects are from the prints provided by, and are the property of, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and may not be reproduced without permission from the Foundation.