Conference Agenda

Thursday, February 17

8:00am-6:00pm Set-up for exhibitors, special exhibits and displays.

2:00pm-5:00pm Optional Hands-On Workshops * *

6:00pm-10:00pm Craftsman Farms Benefit Banquet * *

Friday, February 18

All Day Special Exhibits:
"Mr. Stickley's Home" (Craftsman Farms)
"Art Pottery" (American Art Pottery Association)

Others to be announced

8:30am-11:00am Optional Hands-On Workshops * *

9:00am-3:00pm Historical Walking Tours of the G.P.I. (repeats hourly)

10:00am-11:00am Walking Tour: Biltmore Industries - An A&C Enterprise

Noon-1:00pm Small Group Discussions: Session I
(watch for list on left)

1:00pm-6:00pm The Books, Magazines & More Show and Sale

Contemporary Craftsfirms Show and Sale

Demonstrations: To be announced

1:00pm-6:00pm Silent Auction Benefit: Arts & Crafts Research Fund

1:00pm-6:00pm Author Books Signings

3:00pm-6:00pm Arts & Crafts Antiques Show and Sale open

4:30pm-5:30pm Arts & Crafts Book Club: To be announced

7:00pm-8:00pm After-Dinner Coffee and Social Hour

8:00pm-8:10pm Opening Remarks by Bruce Johnson

8:15pm-9:00pm Seminar Presentation:
"Arts & Crafts 101: A Beginner's Guide"
(For 1-3rd year attendees)

8:15pm-9:00pm Seminar Presentation: To be announced

9:10pm-10:00pm Seminar Presentation: To be announced

Saturday, February 19

7:00am-9:00am Breakfast Buffet (Guests on GPI Weekend Package)

9:00am-9:50am Seminar: To be announced

10:00am-10:50am Seminar: To be announced

Noon-6:00pm Arts & Crafts Antiques Show and Sale

Books, Magazines & More Show and Sale

Contemporary Craftsfirms Show and Sale

1:00pm-4:00pm Silent Auction Final Bidding Session

1:00pm-4:00pm Preservation Society House Tour * *

3:00pm-4:00pm Arts & Crafts Book Club: To be announced

3:00pm-4:00pm Walking Tour: Biltmore Industries (repeats daily)

4:30pm-5:30pm Small Group Discussions: Session II
(watch for list on left)

5:00pm-7:00pm Asheville Art Museum Reception, Exhibit and Lecture:

To Be Announced * *

7:00pm-8:30pm After-Dinner Coffee and Social Hour

8:30pm-9:30pm Seminar: To be announced

Sunday, February 20

7:00am-9:00am Breakfast Buffet (Guests on GPI Weekend Package)

9:00am-9:50am Seminar: To be announced

10:00am-10:50am Seminar: To be announced

11:00am-4:00pm Arts & Crafts Antiques Show and Sale
The Books, Magazines & More Show and Sale
The Contemporary Craftsfirms Show and Sale

12:30pm-1:30pm Small Group Discussions: Session III
(watch for list on left)

12:30pm-3:30pm Preservation Society House Tour * *

1:00pm-2:00pm Walking Tour: Biltmore Industries

4:00pm Conference Closes

* * Not included in Arts & Crafts Conference Package; see separate entry in web site.

~ The Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference ~ Asheville, North Carolina ~ February 18-20, 2011 ~

"The most important weekend of the year for Arts & Crafts collectors." - The New York Times

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