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SPECIAL EXHIBIT
To help us celebrate our 25th anniversary, and the 50th anniversary of Studio Art Glass in America, a special exhibit will be presented all weekend by The Maurine Littleton Gallery of Washington, DC. Ms. Littleton is the daughter of Harvey K. Littleton, founder of America’s Studio Glass Movement.
WEEKEND LECTURE SERIES
Our Weekend Lecture Series provides unique opportunities for show visitors to hear from leaders in the field of Fine Craft. The lectures are educational, informative and interactive. This year’s lineup includes a gallery owner, author, museum curator, and an artist.
| Friday, November 16 |
| 11:00 a.m. |
"Contemporary Textile Art - Past, Present, and Future" with Textile Museum
representatives Rebecca A.T. Stevens, Consulting Curator, Contemporary
Textiles, and Katy Clune, Communications Manager.
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| Saturday, November 17 |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Maurine Littleton and Joan Falconer Byrd: “The Life and Work of Harvey K. Littleton, Founder of America’s Studio Art Glass Movement.” |
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| Sunday, November 18 |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Renowned glass artist Josh Simpson, whose glass sculptures of the seas, skies and heavens are celebrated for their extraordinary beauty, “will discuss his work and his artistic process. |
MEET THE AUTHOR |
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| Friday, November 16 |
| 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Book signing by art professor and author Joan Falconer Byrd: Harvey K. Littleton: A Life in Glass: Founder of America's Studio Glass Movement. A member of Harvey Littleton’s first glassblowing class at the University of Wisconsin in 1962, Byrd is the author of numerous essays and articles on glass and ceramics. |
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| Saturday, November 17 |
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Professor Byrd will sign copies of her book following her lecture with Maurine Littleton. Book signings both days will take place in the Maurine Littleton Special Exhibit space. View book synopsis |
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DAILY SCREENINGS OF "A NOT SO STILL LIFE: THE GINNY RUFFNER STORY" |
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Friday, November 16 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 17 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18 - 10 a.m.
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| Ginny Ruffner can't be summed up in one word, but the most commonly used term is "inspiring". A world-renowned artist at the age of 39, she was involved in a near-fatal car accident, which left her in a coma for five weeks and confined to a hospital for five months. Doctors were convinced that she would never walk or talk again, but true to her indomitable spirit, Ruffner transformed a potentially tragic accident into a career of even more imaginative creations. From pop-up books, to room-sized installation pieces, to public works, Ruffner's art has blossomed and continues to expand. View trailer |
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FASHION SHOW |
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| Saturday, November 17 |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Professional models will show off the work of nearly three-dozen of the show’s fashion designers and jewelry makers. |
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All guests attending the Washington Craft Show are invited to our weekend talks. |
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