Exhibit Tour

Wednesday, June 28^th  2 PM

Join Curator of Education, Meg Wastie, as she leads an in-depth tour of the exhibit, Spinning Tales: the Fabric of New Jersey.   

Pre-registration required.  Regular Admission.  To register call 973-377-2982 x14.

Downtown Concert Series Begins June 22nd

The Project to Perform for the Downtown Concert Series at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

On Friday, June 22^nd 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, the Madison Downtown Development Commission and Investors Bank featuring the classic rock band, The Project.

A four-piece band of Madison men who initially found one another through their children, students at Madison’s Central Avenue School, and returned to their roots in classic rock.  The band features Chris Bias as lead vocals, rhythm guitar and percussion, Mike Preston on lead and rhythm guitar, Mike Shugrue on bass, background vocals and harmonica, and Marc Cozzolino on Drums.

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday, 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, the Madison Downtown Development Commission and Investors Bank for their generous support.  Thank you also, to Madison Borough and the Madison Police Department.

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! 

Knitting Workshop

Wednesday, June 20^th & 27^th   6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Join skilled knitter Susan Kessel as she leads a two day beginner knitting workshop.  Learn about the tools, fibers and methods needed to knit.  Participants will be taught the basics of Casting On, the Knit Stitch, the Purl Stitch, and Binding Off, the four basic skills needed to knit and will be able to create something of their own.   

Open to ages 12 & up.  Pre-registration required by Friday, June 15^th.  Space is limited.  Admission is $25 for Non-members & $20 for Members (includes all supplies).  Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register. 

The Secret Language of Buttons

The Secret Language of Buttons

Saturday, June 9^th   

2 PM

 What did Napoleon have to do with the history of buttons?   

Find out with artist Kai Cole of ButtonTHIS as she presents a fascinating, interactive lecture about the evolution of buttons.  Learn about the button’s history, purpose and design, while discovering some little known facts along the way.  Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a button project at the end of the program.   

Appropriate for all ages 10  and up.  Space is limited.  Advance 

 registration required, call 973-377-2982 x14.  $7 for Non-members & $4 for Members (includes supplies and Museum admission).

Blue Star Museum Season

Blue Star Museum Season

Memorial Day – Veterans Day   

Regular Hours

As a thank you to those in the Armed Forces and their families, METC will once again participate in the Blue Star Museum program.  This is a free admission program available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), A DD Form 1173 ID Card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID Card, which includes active duty military and their immediate family members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve.   

For more information call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit www.metc.org.  FREE!

Crafters Corner, Workshops for Adults

On Sunday, May 20^th at 2 pm the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host an adult craft workshop series call Crafters Corner. 

Join artist and Educator, Rachel Prager as she teaches attendees how to be creative with t-shirts.  Participants will learn how to make their own fashionable t-shirt scarf and flowers.

Each session of Crafters Corner will feature a different craft project.  Participants will create unique, one-of-a-kind crafts that they can take home. 

Open to ages 16 and up.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.   

Admission is $15 for Non-members & $10 for Members (includes all supplies & Museum admission).   

Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register.

Rug Hooking Workshop

Saturday, May 19^th 2 PM

Learn the art of rug hooking with skilled fiber artist Susan Hoekstra, owner of Foxview Needlepoint & Rug Hooking of Long Valley. Participants will go home with a finished piece.

Attendees are to bring an 8” embroidery hoop. All other supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by Saturday, May 5^th. Admission is $50 for non-members & $45 for Members. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register.