Celtic Harp for a Winter’s Day

Sunday, December 11th

2:00pm

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites visitors to enjoy an afternoon of enchanting music on Sunday, December 11^th at 2:00 PM with harpist Odarka Stockert.

Take in the beauty of the season with, harpist Odarka Stockert, as she plays seasonal music on the Celtic harp. This family-friendly concert, held in the Museum’s Main Gallery, is sure to get you and your family into a festive winter spirit.

Odarka Polanskyj Stockert is an accomplished harpist with a repertoire spanning the centuries — from Classical to Broadway to Folk. Based in Millburn, New Jersey, she performs on both the concert pedal harp and the folk harp, and is available to play a variety of engagements; including weddings, corporate functions, holiday concerts, medieval events, and children’s programs.

Odarka was a long time student of celebrated concert harpist, the late Leone Paulson, of South Orange, New Jersey, with whom she performed as a member of the Paulson Harp Ensemble. She spent several summers in Dublin, Ireland, in workshop studies and participating in the O’Carolan Irish Harp and Granard Harp Competitions, winning awards and honors in both.

She is also a collaborator of the Yara Arts Group based at the La Mama, ETC in New York and has performed in many Yara events and productions. Additionally, she is a founding member of Glendalough’s Muse, a celtic flute and harp duo and Suenos del Alma, a latin inspired harp and violin duo. Odarka lives in Millburn, with her husband Thomas, and daughters Sophia and Ariadna.

$10 Admission for non-members & $5 Admission for Members.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is highly recommended, call 973-377-2982 x14.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Monday,
November 14th

4-5pm

Monday, November 14^th from 4 pm to 5 pm bring your teddy bear and celebrate National Teddy Bear Day at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts with a Teddy Bear Picnic.

Gather around our Museum Educator and listen to teddy bear stories. Take part in teddy bear crafts and activities. Sample some yummy teddy bear treats and enjoy an afternoon of teddy bear fun!

Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. $3 Admission for all. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information call Education Coordinator, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12.

Due to the recent storm the Museum's fundraiser, Investing In Our Children, will be
POSTPONED
until
Wednesday, November 9th from 6-8pm at the Museum.

The Board of Trustees of the

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

invites you to an

evening of wine, hor d'oeuvres & music

on

Wednesday, November 9th from 6-8pm

at the

Museum, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ.

Honoring
INVESTORS BANK

Music by Brynn Stanley
Catering by Divine Catering
Wine by Gary's Wine & Marketplace
Plus a Silent Auction!

Investing in Our Children

On Wednesday, November 2nd from 6 pm to 8 pm, the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites guests to join them at the Museum for a special reception to raise money for its educational programs. The event, Investing in Our Children, celebrates the Museum and honors Investors Bank.

All proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit the educational programs at the Museum. Guests at Investing in Our Children will enjoy wines from Gary's Wine & Marketplace, the engaging music of Brynn Stanley of Basking Ridge and delicious catering by Divine Catering. There will also be a silent auction where bidders can take advantage of a wide variety of unique items-all for a good cause.

Advance registration is strongly recommended. Limited number of tickets sold. Tickets are $100.00/person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Donations are welcome. Call 973-377-2982 x14 for more information or visit www.metc.org.

A Weekend of Whimsies-Woodworking

Saturday, November 5^th & Sunday, November 6<sup>th

1:00pm</sup>


On Saturday, November 5^th & Sunday, November 6^th at 1 pm try your hand at making a whimsy creation at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts.

Have the opportunity to create your very own old-fashioned homemade toy, inspired by the whimsical animal toys of Ken Olson. Participants will make sculptures of animals, real or imaginary, using an assortment of wooden pieces, letting the different shapes inspire their creations. After assembly, participants will also have the chance to paint and decorate their sculptures.

Saturday, November 5^th workshop is open to children and their families and Sunday, November 6^th workshop is open to teens and adults.

Advance registration required; call 973-377-2982 x14. Admission is $7 for Non-members & $5 for Members.

Toy Making

Saturday, October 15^th

11am-3pm

Meet craftsman Herb Kean and his apprentice as they demonstrate how to make simple wooden toys. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and discuss toy making. Throughout this on-going demonstration, attendees will get hands-on opportunities to assist Herb.

Visit the Museum any time between 11am-3pm to participate.

Regular Admission. Call 973-377-2982 x14 for more information.

The Mood Swings to Perform for at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

The Mood Swings
Friday, September 30^th
6:00 - 8:30pm


Museum invites guests to the Downtown Concert Series, presented by The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, featuring the Classic Rock band, The Mood Swings.

The Mood Swings is an all-gal classic rock band that was formed in the Fall of 2005. The seven women, all moms, have been playing in a variety of venues in Morris, Union and Essex County. The band has also played several fundraisers and recently performed at the prestigious gala for the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey held at the Pleseantdale Chateau in West Orange.

As a special treat the band, No Shame featuring Connor Forde on guitar and vocals, Neil Forde on guitars and vocals and Alex Vezza on drums, will open the concert and will be performing from 6-6:30pm.

This final concert of the season is sure to get you up off your feet!

Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, for their generous support. Thank you also, to Madison Honda and the Downtown Development Commission.

For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org. Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating. FREE!

New Exhibit Opens

Whimsies:
Ken Olsen & the American Folk Art Tradition

In the new exhibit, Whimsies: Ken Olsen & the American Folk Art Tradition,
visitors will be delighted by the artistic and amusing creations of artist/craftsman Ken Olsen (1921-2010). Designed in a traditional American Folk Art style, his pieces will come to life and fascinate patrons of all ages.

A longtime resident of Madison, New Jersey, Ken Olsen, was inspired by his 18^th century house and its Americana décor. His pieces, which he referred to as “whimsies,” were deeply rooted in the American Folk Art tradition and were made with the intention to bring entertainment to its viewer. His creations followed such traditional folk themes as whirligigs, signs, and patriotic figures. His works also celebrated the founding fathers, his own family, nature, story telling and modern day themes.

This exhibit pays respect to the work of Ken Olsen and lightheartedly explores its historical precedents.

Throughout the exhibit’s duration, various public programs, events and activities will take place. Whimsies: Ken Olsen & the Folk Art Tradition will be open to the public until Sunday, January 15^th.

For more information visit our website at www.metc.org or call 973-377-2982. Regular Admission.

Downtown Concert Series
Friday, September 16^th
6 PM - 8 PM

Join the rock and blues band, Big Bad Irish, for a FREE, outdoor, family-friendly concert. Bring a blanket/chair and sit back and enjoy a pleasant evening of music at Museum. Picnicking welcome.

For more information call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating. FREE!

Downtown Concert Series

Downtown Concert Series

Friday, September 2^nd

6 PM - 8 PM

NoName James & ButterBall will perform a mix of funk, blues and rock during this FREE, outdoor, family-friendly concert. Bring a blanket/chair and sit back and enjoy a pleasant evening of music at Museum. Picnicking welcome.

For more information call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating.

FREE!

FrostKings to Perform

Downtown Concert Series

The FrostKings
Friday, August 19th
6-8pm
FREE

Rain or Shine!


On Friday, August 19^th from 6-8pm the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites guests to the Downtown Concert Series, presented by The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, featuring the R&B/ Blues/Swing band, The FrostKings.

The FrostKings are a three to five-piece R&B, swing and blues band originating from the North Jersey area. Familiar to music fans in Northern and Central Jersey, and Southern New York State, the FrostKings have played many festivals and venues over the last few years. Some of their recent performances include: J&R Cigars, Kristine’s Swing Dances, the Chester Jazz & Blues Festival, the Morris and Somerset County 4H Fairs, Sussex County Chamber Champion of the Grill BBQ, Attilio’s Tavern, and the Westfield and North Branch Libraries.

The band is made up of Jim Davis on saxophone/clarinet, Big Al Krotoff on guitar and vocals, bassman Brad Vickers and Harry “Hurricane” Fiorilli on drums. They have been together a little more than eight years and have blended their diverse musical styles and backgrounds to form one tight-knit band. Equally at home playing swinging shuffles, slow blues or full-tilt boogies, their repertoire ranges from the West Coast swing stylings of Louis Jordan and T-Bone Walker, to the classic blues of Luther Johnson, B.B. King, Eddie “Clean Head” Vinson and Muddy Waters, to the R&B of Wilson Pickett and Herbie Hancock.

If you're not already a swing-blues fan, you will be after hearing the Icy-Cold tones of the FrostKings!

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until September 30^th, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

Visit the Museum’s website for a full listing of the concert schedule at www.metc.org.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, for their generous support. Thank you also, to Madison Honda and the Downtown Development Commission.

For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org. Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating. FREE!

Regular Museum admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, students & children, and free for Members. Family maximum admission $13.00. The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. and Sunday Noon to 5 P.M. Closed Monday & Major Holidays. (SUMMER HOURS- July & August, Tuesday – Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Closed Sunday & Monday)

Housed in a 1900 Richardsonian-Romanesque Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Museum explores 18th- and 19th-century American history, with a focus on New Jersey. Drawing on its collection of over 8,000 hand tools and their products, METC uses material culture to interpret the lives and technologies of people who lived and worked before the rise of large-scale industrialization in this country. The Museum offers visitors of all ages a broad range of changing exhibits, and related programs that address many facets of early American history, craftsmanship, and the diversity of trades performed by men and women.

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts received a General Operating Support Grant from the Borough of Madison, Charles Read Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is located at 9 Main Street in the heart of downtown Madison, just two blocks from the Madison train station. For information, please call 973-377-2982 x10 or visit our website at www.metc.org.

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Pirate Adventure Day

Saturday, August 13^th

1 PM - 3 PM

Set sail for an afternoon of pirate adventures. Participating pirates will spend the afternoon enjoying the numerous hands-on pirate themed activities taking place.

Advance registration required; call 973-377-2982 x12.

$5 Admission for all participants & Regular Admission for all others.

Kati & the Lil’ Swing Band to Perform for the Downtown Concert Series

Friday, August 5^th

6-8pm

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites guests to the FREE Downtown Concert Series, presented by The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, featuring the Jazz/Delta Blues/Swing band, Kati & the Lil’ Swing Band.

Kati and the Lil' Swing Band is made-up of four seasoned musicians. Vocalist and leader Kati Beddow Brower, hails from Matawan, NJ. She has been a vocalist since she was a young teen in Detroit and has recorded with a wide variety of metro area musicians. Guitar Stylist Bo Pezzullo, of Highland, NJ, has been playing the guitar since a teen. He has played with some of the greatest blues players of our time. Drummer John Fanizzo, from Point Pleasant, NJ, has been in a number of jazz groups, including the blues band The Incinerators. Bassist Ted Palumbo, of Carteret, has been playing bass since he was young and has numerous recording experiences.

Together they have created a band whose sounds are sure to get your toes a tapping and your fingers a snapping. Don’t miss this popular Downtown Concert Series band!

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until September 30^th, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

Visit the Museum’s website for a full listing of the concert schedule at www.metc.org.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger,Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, for their generous support. Thank you also, to Madison Honda and the Downtown Development Commission.

For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org. Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating. FREE!

Family Fun Day
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Saturday, July 9^th
1 pm to 3 pm

On Saturday, July 9^th from 1 pm to 3 pm the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host its poplar Family Fun Day, Ice Cream Social.

Bring the family for an afternoon of yummy treats, hands-on activities and face painting. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own ice cream sundae with delicious ice cream and toppings. Afterwords visitors can get their face painted and play a variety of games both inside and out on the lawn of the Museum.

Rain or Shine! Drop in any time between the hours of 1-3 pm to participate. Advanced registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $3.00 for all members & $5.00 for all non-members.

Brynn Stanley to Perform for the Downtown Concert Series

BRYNN STANLEY
to Perform for the Downtown Concert Series

On Friday, July 8^th from 6-8pm the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites guests to the Downtown Concert Series, presented by The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, featuring the smooth sounds of vocalist, Brynn Stanley.

Brynn has spent the last several years singing professionally at venues throughout New York City and New Jersey. Her smooth and soulful voice takes familiar songs and flips them into contemporary versions in a unique style that’s all her own. Focusing primarily in jazz, soul, and pop, Brynn’s collection of music continues to expand with the integration of original music into her performances.

What better way to end the day! Come out and join us.

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until September 30^th, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

Visit the Museum’s website for a full listing of the concert schedule at www.metc.org.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, for their generous support. Thank you also, to Madison Honda and the Downtown Development Commission. For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.

Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating. FREE!

Summer Camp for a Day

Summer Camp for a Day

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host eight unique one day summer camps for children ages 4-12. The first camp session is Tuesday, July 12^thand will run till Wednesday, August, 31^st. Each Camp for a Day session will run from 10am to 2pm.

Camp for a Day offers a fun-filled day of camp activities without the long term commitment. Campers will learn about different aspects of history and participate in a variety of hands-on craft projects based on the Museum’s exhibits. Camp themes include the Mariners, Merchants & Pirates exhibit, pirates, shells, a traditional tea party and much more.

Campers may pick and choose as many camp sessions as they please.

July’s Camps:

Navigation and Knots, Tuesday, July 12^th - Campers will learn how sailors navigated the seas with compasses and other instruments. Activities include making a simple compass, the history of string and ropes and how they have and are used today in sailing and other activities. Campers will practice knot tying and will take home rope and a handout of knots to use in their everyday lives. Crafts include a chain knot bracelet/necklace.

Pirate Adventure Day I, Wednesday, July 20^th - Campers will have fun being a pirate for the day. Participants will learn about the life of a pirate and get to take part in a number of pirate themed activities including games and crafts.

Seashells and Sailor Valentines, Thursday, July 28^th - Campers will tour the Mariners, Merchants & Pirate exhibit, focusing on identifying the shells on display. Participants will learn about the history of the Sailor Valentines and will make their own Sailor Valentine craft to take home.

August’s Camps:

Pirate Booty! Tuesday, August 2^nd - A pirate’s most priced possessions are the booty they find and hide away! Campers will have fun making their own treasure box and filling it with the treasures that each camper makes. Jewels, fun pins, ring and gold doubloons will be made to stash away and play with later at home. Campers will also make their own treasure map so they will always know where their booty box is!

Pirate Adventure Day II, Wednesday, August 10^th - Campers will have fun being a pirate for the day. Participants will learn about the life of a pirate and get to take part in a number of pirate themed activities including games and crafts.

Pirate Tales, Thursday, August 18^th - There is nothing like a great pirate adventure! Campers will write and draw their own adventure storybook to take home with them! They will be involved with creating Pirate characters, designing a pirate flag, and making up an adventure story. Campers will also participate in drawing one picture for a Pirate Adventure Coloring Book. The coloring book will be produced for each pirate…. uh, we mean camper, to take home.

Caleb the Carpenter, Tuesday, August 23^rd - Named in honor of Caleb Burroughs, a carpenter here in Madison during the 1800s, participants will learn about Early American tools. Campers will use a variety of tools to create a number of carpentry projects during the day.

Dolly & Me Tea Party, Wednesday, August 31^st - Bring your dolly and treat her to an afternoon tea. Campers will learn about Colonial dolls and will make a variety of crafts, including spoon dolls, placemats and decorative fans. The day will end with games and a lovely tea party.

Campers are asked to bring a bag lunch, sun screen and extra drinks if hot out. Activities are both outside and inside the Museum.

Anyone under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Members: $25 for any 1 session and $65 for any 3. Non-Members: $30 for any 1 session and $80 for any 3 sessions.

Sign-up now! Space is limited. Pre-registration required, call 973-377-2982 x12.

CHIA’s Dance Party
to Perform
Friday, June 24^th from 6-8pm

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites guests to the Downtown Concert Series, presented by The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, featuring the Colombian Jazz band CHIA’s Dance Party.

CHIA’s Dance Party is a New York City-based Quintet/Sextet. The band delivers a unique musical experience where infectious danceable grooves mix harmoniously with extensive compositional and improvisational work. The band performs original material inspired by the Colombian rhythmic and melodic traditions, yet explores different genres and compositional approaches.

Chia's Dance Party has become one of the most popular and admired "brass bands" of the New York City's World Jazz scene and is sure to get everyone off their seats and onto their feet.

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until September 30^th, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

Visit the Museum’s website for a full listing of the concert schedule at www.metc.org.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, for their generous support. Thank you also, to Madison Honda and the Downtown Development Commission.

For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org. Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum with first come first serve seating. FREE!

FREE Summer Concerts

DOWNTOWN
CONCERT SERIES

Friday, June 10^th
6 PM - 8 PM

Join the classic rock band, Bob Rocco & Jumping the Gun for a FREE, outdoor, family-friendly concert. Bring a blanket/chair and sit back and enjoy a pleasant evening of music at Museum. Picnicking welcome.

For more information call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org. Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum on a first come first serve bases. FREE!

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until September 30^th, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

Visit the Museum’s website for a full listing of the concert schedule at www.metc.org.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge The Arts Council of the Morris Area, Star Ledger, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, and Whole Foods, for their generous support. METC would also like to thank the Madison Downtown Development Commission and Madison Honda.

Pirate Women of America

Sunday, June 5^th

2 PM

Join presenter Kati Brower as she reenacts a first-person telling about women pirates. Learn these women’s stories of independence, civility and revenge.

Family-Friendly. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended; call 973-377-2982 x14. Regular Admission.

Mark De Biasse Museum's 2011 Craftsman of the Year

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Names Madison's
Mark De Biasse
2011 Craftsman of the Year

On Thursday, June 2^nd at 6 PM at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, the Board of Trustees will honor Madison High School Social Studies Department Chair, Mark De Biasse as the 2011 Craftsman of the Year. See ticket information below.

ABOUT MARK DE BIASSE

Since 2004, Mark De Biasse has been enhancing the education of his history students at Madison High School by promoting a community-based approach to the study of state and local history. Always using an innovative teaching style, Mark has created projects and programs that have given his students a hands-on experience with local Madison history. He has intertwined a number of the Museum’s exhibits with the Social Studies curriculum at the High School.

In 2005, in preparation for the exhibit, Wintering Over, students wrote en persona journals based on objects in the exhibit, developed a presentation about their findings, and served as docents for Wintering Over. In addition, participants created a children’s activity booklet about the exhibit.

When the Museum’s exhibit Designing Tools was on display in 2006, Mark developed an independent research project in which students researched the original patents for many of the artifacts on exhibit, and then at the opening reception, acted as exhibit interpreters discussing the design and use of the different artifacts found in the exhibit.

The Luke Miller Project (2007), supported by a grant from the History Channel, involved collaboration with the Museum and Madison Historical Society. Students engaged in a study of Major Luke Miller, a Revolutionary soldier, farmer, and blacksmith, and the Luke Miller homestead property, on which a forge believed to have been used during the Revolutionary War still stands. Students conducted research at the Morris County Library, the Museum, and the Historical Society. Their discoveries were used to produce the DVD, Luke Miller: Forging History, a 45-minute documentary on early history of Madison and one of its most famous residents. Their research laid the groundwork for another grant awarded to the Madison Historical Society to fund an archaeological dig of the site.

In 2009, Mark’s students learned about Early American food preparation and cooking, in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibit, Food for Thought. The students documented their research results and prepared dishes for their classmates and Museum visitors to taste.

Most recently, Mark’s students played detectives as they worked to discover the original ownership of a “mystery” trunk found in the Museum’s collection. Based on research of early governors of New Jersey, students presented arguments defending their choice of the trunk’s owner, and wrote persuasive essays which are currently part of the Museum’s Mariners, Merchants & Pirates exhibit.

Mark’s class projects continually put students in control of their own learning, giving them a much more fulfilling educational experience. Mark’s tireless efforts in working with his students in the education, and his discovery and preservation of Madison’s town history has made him an excellent honoree for the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ 2011 Craftsman of the Year award.

ABOUT THE CRAFTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Craftsman of the Year award was established in 2002 as a means to honor New Jerseyans who have, in their own unique ways, significantly advanced the Museum’s mission.

Last year, the Museum recognized local musician Jerry Vezza. Past honorees include historian and author John Cunningham; Richard Bagger, then a state senator and long-time Museum supporter; past METC trustee and Collections Manager, Malcolm Dick; former Madison High School Music Director, John Bunnell; restorationist Carmine Toto, tool expert Herbert Kean; founder of The Astragal Press, Martyl Pollak and Gary Fisch owner of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace.

Event proceeds benefit the Museum’s Education Programs which serve more than 7,000 participants a year.

Single Tickets are $35. Please RSVP by May 27^th. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum, over the phone at 973-377-2982 x14 or online at www.metc.org.

Spinning Workshop
Wednesday
May 18th & 25th
6:00-8:00pm

On Wednesday, May 18^th and Wednesday, May 25^th from 6pm-8pm the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host a two day spinning workshop.

Join skilled spinner and Museum Director Vivian C.R. James as she leads a hands-on workshop in the art of spinning wool into yarn. Participants will learn how to successfully use a drop spindle. Attendees will also create their own skein of yarn to take home.

This two-part workshop is open to those 13 and up and to all skill levels. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by May 13^th. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register. Admission is $25 for Members & $30 for non-members (includes both days and all materials).

Celebrating Mom

Special
Family Fun Day:
Celebrating Mom

Saturday, May 7^th

1 PM - 3 PM

Stop in and make Mom a beautiful hand-crafted flower.

Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.

Regular Admission.

Proprietors, Painters, Politicians, & Merchants: The Archaeology of Colonial Perth Amboy

Saturday, April 16^th

2 PM

Join Richard Veit of Monmouth University as he takes an in-depth look at one of New Jersey’s Colonial capitals, Perth Amboy. He will discuss the archaeological excavation and the artifacts found at the Clarke-Watson site that has given great incite to life in Early America New Jersey.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended; call 973-377-2982x14.

Regular Admission.

SONGS OF THE SEA

SONGS OF THE SEA

Sunday, April 10^th

2 PM

Join talented musician Eva Sklar for a family-friendly performance of classic memorable songs about the sea.

Space is limited. Advance registration strongly recommended; call 973-377-2982 x14. Regular Admission.

Harp & Guitar Concert THIS SUNDAY!

Slight Imperfection Concert

Sunday, March 27^th

2 PM

Join harpist Odarka Stockert and guitarist Redentor Jimenez as they perform a beautiful mix of Celtic and original songs.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Admission is $10 for Non-Members & $5 for Members.
Call 973-377-2982x14 for reservations.