Keeler Tavern Museum Series To Present Care & Preservation Of Home Treasures
Keeler Tavern Museum Series To Present Care & Preservation Of Home Treasures
RIDGEFIELD â Keeler Tavern Museum is sponsoring a series of educational programs on the care and preservation of home âtreasures, furniture, textiles and ceramics.â Participants are encouraged to bring articles that concern them, e.g., a box with a misfitting lid, an unstable chair, or grandmaâs quilt that needs to be displayed properly.
How do I store that precious Christening dress? How do I repair that hurricane lamp chipped when I displayed Christmas candles or that turkey platter? Answers to questions like this, as well as coffee, tea and a sweet, will be provided at the Cass Gilbert Garden House on Wednesdays, February 13, March 12 and April 2. All programs will take place from noon to 2 pm.
On February 13, John Robertson, an antiques dealer and experienced furniture restorer in Connecticut, will talk on caring for furniture.
On March 12, Kathy Craughwell-Varda will discuss the care, display and storage of clothing and textiles, including hands-on demonstrations. Ms Craughwell-Varda is an author and experienced lecturer on textiles.
On April 2, Thomas K. Libby will present repair and restoration of ceramics. Mr Libby has a ceramics studio in Cannondale Village in Wilton, as well as a ceramics restoration business.
Each presenter will examine and discuss individual items brought in by the attendees.
Cost for attending all three sessions for is $25, or $20 for members; individual sessions cost $10 (members, $8). Payment can be made in advance or at the door.
Keeler Tavern Museum, at 132 Main Street (Route 35), is a nonprofit volunteer organization. For information, call 203-438-5485.