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The History of the Arts and Crafts Movement |
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Program Number: |
12718RJ |
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10/13/2013 - 10/18/2013;
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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East Aurora, New York
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| Price starting at: |
$1,145.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Arts, Misc.; History & Culture
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| Meals: |
14;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Join us at the historic Arts and Crafts community of Roycroft — founded by the entrepreneur Elbert Hubbard in 1895 — to explore Western New York's turn-of-the-century trail of architecture, art, craft and philosophy. Discover the renaissance of preservation, 21st Century decorative arts and the holistic ideals of an era of new thought. Field trips to the Frank Lloyd Wright Martin Complex and Graycliff Estate offer a look at the architect’s local gems, while an investigation into the works of William Morris and John Ruskin offer a look at the roots of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Highlights
• Meet Roycroft Renaissance artisans and observe their crafts during on-site demonstrations.
• Delight in evening receptions at two historic Roycroft homes and experience their ambiance.
• Learn about the life and work of Roycroft’s charismatic founder, Elbert Hubbard.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to 5 city blocks; standing up to 1-1/2 hours. Climbing stairs and standing during visits to historic homes.
Coordinated by The Foundation for the Study of the Arts & Crafts Movement at Roycroft.
East Aurora
Notable one-time residents of this rural village in Erie County include former President Millard Fillmore and Elbert Hubbard, founder of the Roycroft Movement that profoundly influenced 20th-century American architecture and design. Visitors to its bustling Main Street can enjoy a variety of local businesses, specialty shops and preserved homes.
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Accommodations
Roycroft Inn, a National Historic Landmark featuring Roycroft furnishings in each suite.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Chuck LaChiusa
| | Chuck LaChiusa is the creator of the website Buffaloah.com, a site that is dedicated to the unique architecture and history of Buffalo, N.Y. The site features thousands of photographs taken by LaChiusa of notable buildings, and has received awards from the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo’s Preservation Board and Buffalo Spree Magazine. Chuck is the photographer for the book, "Oakland Place: Gracious Living in Buffalo," and a frequent architectural tour speaker and docent. | | | | Edythe Turgeon
| | Edythe "Kitty" Turgeon has dedicated the last 39 years to the history and renaissance of the Roycroft, a community in East Aurora, N.Y. that was formed on the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement. She has served as the executive director of the Foundation for the Study of the Arts and Crafts Movement at Roycroft since 1991, and owned the Roycroft Inn from 1971-1987. Edythe’s preservation efforts at Roycroft ensured that 13 of its buildings were awarded the status of National Historic Landmark. | | | | Tom Bojanowski
| | Tom Bojanowski is a Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan and a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and the American School of Craftsmen. Tom began his career as a designer at Fisher Price Toy Company, situated in East Aurora, N.Y. He is the most versatile of the new Roycroft artisans working in wood and metal, where he plies his handiwork talents in graphic and fine art, printing and hand illumination. | | | |
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