Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend 2014

For Immediate Release: Pasadena Heritage Presents: Craftsman Weekend

The Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend Offers House Tours, Bus & Walking Tours, Show & Sale, a Silent Auction, Presentations and Exclusive Evening Events in Historic Settings

Friday, October 17th- Sunday, October 19th.

For additional information and images:

Pasadena Heritage, Blair Smith 626-441-6333,

bsmith@pasadenaheritage.com

www.pasadenaheritage.org/Bridge

Pasadena Heritage will present its 23rd Annual Craftsman Weekend on October 17-19, 2014. Craftsman Weekend is the largest and most comprehensive salute to the Arts & Crafts Movement in the Western United States. The Weekend’s offerings will include a tour of significant Craftsman-era houses, a variety of bus and walking tours, an Exposition Show & Sale of over 70 exhibitors featuring antique and contemporary furniture and decorative arts, a silent auction, presentations and exclusive evening receptions at historic sites.

The Craftsman Movement

The Craftsman Movement (also known as the American Arts & Crafts Movement) emerged in the early 20th century in the U.S. as an outgrowth of the English Arts and Crafts Movement. Its hallmark is a philosophy of honest, simple design expressed in hand-made creations by skilled craftsmen. While the Movement flowered through the U.S., Pasadena became a particularly strong center for Craftsman design including architecture, art, and ceramics. International recognition of Craftsman-era expression in Pasadena has been accorded to the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene, tile maker Ernest Batchelder, artists Elmer and Marion Wachtel, and writer/photographer Helen Lukens Gaut, among others.

Ticket Information
Tickets on sale Wednesday, August 13th. For further information, schedules, ticket prices, and to purchase tickets, please visit us online at www.pasadenaheritage.org/CraftsmanWeekend or contact Pasadena Heritage, 651 South St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, call 626.441.6333.

Friday Events October 17th

Excursion Tour to Riverside and the Historic Mission Inn
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$110 nonmember $100 member
This excursion features a 75-minute tour of the historic Mission Inn, lunch in one of its lavishly decorated dining rooms, and a tour through the historic districts of Riverside. Listed on the Historic Hotels of America program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Mission Inn, which since its modest beginning as a two-story adobe guesthouse in 1876, has become one of the most illustrious historic hotels in America. By the 1890’s Riverside became the richest city per capita in the United States. The influx of tourists created a need for a grand resort hotel, and began the evolution of the landmark. With a unique blend of Mission revival style and modern day comforts, the Mission Inn features elegant furnishings and stunning architectural details.

Stitch the Arroyo Seco: Beginning Needle Art Workshop 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

$85 nonmember $75 member

Learn the fine art of hand embroidery with Roycroft Master Artisan, Natalie Richards. Class participants will stitch a landscape of the Arroyo Seco. No drawing, painting or stitching experience needed! The class will provide the beginner and the most experienced of embroiderers, classic techniques to master and use in a fine needle art landscape that will be suitable for framing. Basic embroidery stitches presented in antique Arts & Crafts textiles will be used to “fill our canvas” with textures to represent trees, leaves, rocks, foreground and distant background mountains and foliage. Students will learn how to create the: satin stitch, long and short stitches and French knots, seed stitch, and chain stitch. Stitches and techniques will be taught and practiced during the class time. This class will cover basic Arts & Crafts embroidery stitches and an introduction to the fine art of landscape embroidery.

Arroyo Seco Walking Tours
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. to noon, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$25 nonmember $20 member
Sponsored By: Judson Studios. The Arroyo Seco, Spanish for “dry gulch,” refers to both the stream course and the canyon that spans through the western portion of the City of Pasadena. Surrounded in large part by urban development, the Arroyo Seco supports thriving ecosystems that include several native plant communities and provides shelter, food, and nesting sites for hundreds of wildlife species. Affectionately known as “the Arroyo” and the birthplace of Pasadena, its beauty is greatly admired for its vast ecological diversity as well as its rich history. Four tours will be offered, each highlighting the great influence of the Arroyo- Native Plants and Fauna of the Arroyo, History of the Arroyo, Artistic Inspiration of the Arroyo, and the Arroyo Overview.

Arts & Crafts Tile Workshop
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$85 nonmember $75 member
Keeping true to the main theme of the Arts & Crafts Movement, which was the romantic idealization of the Craftsman taking pride in his personal handiwork, pottery and tile work became one of the most prolific branches of the decorative arts. Leading designers like tile maker Ernest Batchelder, whose company Batchelder Tile Co. produced handmade earthenware tiles were used to embellish building facades and create fascinating fireplace surroundings. Batchelder sought to innovate American tile making and its production with designs of popular motifs like Mayan designs, birds, foliage, Art Nouveau peacocks, leaping hares and deers, Japoniste trees and landscapes, and geometric abstracts. This workshop will be a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with professional ceramist, Sarah Moore of Sassafrass Pottery, who will guide participants in designing and creating their very own Craftsman tile. You will cut away leather-hard clay to reveal a tile of your own design. This will be a perfect gift for yourself or someone who appreciates creative handcrafts. All of the necessary tools will be provided. You will select a glaze and our ceramist will fire it in the kiln before sending it to your home.

Monte Vista/Las Lunas Neighborhood Walking Tours
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$25 nonmember $20 member
Sponsored By: Judson Studios This neighborhood never has been on a Craftsman Weekend tour before! Originally part of the Rancho San Pasqual, the early development of this neighborhood South of the Pasadena Heights historic district is lined with beautiful, modest and middle class Craftsman style homes. Development in this area began around 1902 with many lots left vacant up until the 1920s, resulting in a great mix of styles. These houses are abundant in architectural details consistent with their various styles.

Opening Reception
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$45 nonmember $40 member
This years opening reception will feature Craftsman Weekend exhibitor, Elizabeth Norris, member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association and owner of Vintage European Posters. She will give a short

presentation about her involvement as the consultant on object selection for the Huntington Library’s new exhibition, “Your Country Calls! Posters of the First World War.” The Reception will take place at the historic Blinn House, home to the Women’s City Club of Pasadena and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1906, the Blinn House is a sterling portrayal of noted architect George Washington Maher’s prairie style design. Exquisite rich mahogany and oak wood line the rooms that include original light fixtures, leaded glass windows, and a fascinating glass tile fireplace that all blend style and elegance to the evening.

Saturday Events October 18th

Historic Rose Bowl Walking Tour
10:00 a.m. to noon
$25 nonmember $20 member
Take a tour of the National Historic Landmark Rose Bowl Stadium, designed by prominent architect Myron Hunt and built in 1922. The Rose Bowl was designated a National Landmark in 1987 for its importance to the history of collegiate sports, as the long-term home of the oldest post-season college game. The Rose Bowl was also a venue in both the 1932 and 1984 Olympics. Myron Hunt envisioned the Arroyo as a great urban park, and also studied the theaters of the ancient Greeks and Romans for inspiration on his design. Despite alterations and additions over the years, the stadium retains many of its original features, which you will see during this tour. Tickets purchased through Pasadena Heritage are at a discounted rate and the proceeds support both the Rose Bowl and Pasadena Heritage. Tickets must be purchased by October 8th. Last minute ticket sales will NOT be available.

Historic Woods Seminar
10:00 a.m. to noon
$25 nonmember $20 member
Many different wood species can be found in Craftsman homes including, Oak, redwood, Douglas fir, teak, cedar and other species that were formed into timber beams, rafters, shingles and shakes and interior elements. Historic Architect William W. Ellinger III will explain the differences in these woods and their uses in historic homes and how to achieve the look of old wood when it is no longer available.

City of Monrovia Bus Tour
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$45 nonmember $40 member
The City of Monrovia is located just eight miles east of Pasadena. Like Pasadena, the Arts & Crafts movement became an important architectural design in their development as a community. Monrovia is nestled between the picturesque foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, which takes advantage of all the warmth and gorgeous natural environment of Southern California. Monrovia reflects its heritage and history in its landmarks, buildings, parks, and neighborhoods and distinguishes itself from other communities with its dynamic small- town charm and collection of high-tech industry. Since 1996, the City of Monrovia listed 129 designated local landmarks, and commits itself to the revitalization and development that ensures the attractiveness of the city. Together with the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, this tour will explore many of these local landmarks that contribute to the charm of the city.

Museum Viewing at the Huntington Library
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$25 nonmember $20 member
Pasadena Heritage guests are invited to attend the Huntington Library’s new exhibition “Your Country Calls! Posters of the First World War.” This show spotlights graphic arts as propaganda during World War I (1914- 1918), and includes illustration art from before the war that overlaps the Craftsman Movement. Craftsman Weekend exhibitor Elizabeth Norris, member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association and owner of Vintage European Posters, was the consultant on object selection and helped sort through over 700

wartime posters in the Huntington’s collection to select the 40 on view. These colorful designs were meant to influence national identity, mobilize citizens into action to win the war, and build unity across international borders. Guests are welcome to come anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets purchased through Pasadena Heritage are at a discounted rate and the proceeds support both the Huntington Museum and Pasadena Heritage. For more information about the exhibition visit www.huntington.org/WebAssets/Templates/exhibitiondetail.aspx?id=15214 For a pdf of the Gallery Guid www.huntington.org/uploadedFiles/Files/PDFs/gg_ycc.pdf

Greene & Greene Inspired Presentation (purchased separately or combined with the Greene & Greene Inspired Bus Tour)
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$15 nonmember $10 member

Prior to the Greene & Greene inspired bus tour there will be a visual presentation by local Craftsman historian, John Ripley. The presentation will give a broader and more in-depth understanding of the multiple architects and designs of some of the homes that may not be on the tour. Guests may purchase a ticket separately to the presentation or a combined ticket for the lecture and tour.

Greene & Greene Inspired Bus Tour (includes the Greene & Greene Inspired Presentation prior to the tour) 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$55 nonmember $50 member
Charles and Henry Greene are iconic figures in the Pasadena Craftsman Movement. Their designs for the Gamble House, the Blacker House, the Bolton House, and the Robinson House (to name just a few) were admired not only by their clients, but also professional architects, designers, contractors, and builders who looked to the Greene’s for inspiration. This tour will explore some lesser-known architects who worked in the style of the Greene brothers and contributed their own brand of quality and luxury to many other homes in Pasadena.

South Grand Neighborhood Walking Tour
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$25 nonmember $20 member
Sponsored By: Judson Studios. The gracious homes above the Arroyo Seco east bank are among the most beautiful and historic locations in Pasadena. The South Grand Walking Tour will include an overview of extraordinary homes and buildings like the Vista del Arroyo Hotel. In 1882 Emma C. Bangs opened the original La Vista del Arroyo Hotel, a two-story, wood-frame building, and series of small cottages that over years grew into one of Pasadena’s most luxurious hotels until1943 when the U.S. War Department acquired the complex and converted it into the McCormack Army Hospital and offices for the U. S. Army. In 1981 the Vista del Arroyo was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the buildings were restored as the southern seat of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Other locations along the tour route include the Robinson House, and Freeman A. Ford house built in 1907 by Charles and Henry Greene who were among the foremost architects of the American Arts & Crafts Movement and developed the distinctive California bungalow. There are also several Seymore Locke homes, originally owned by the Locke family who were early pioneers of Pasadena. An interior stop will be made at a beautiful Italian Villa, now home to the Shakespeare Club of Pasadena. The Villa, designed by the well-known architectural firm of Marston & Maybury, was originally the home of Mrs. Henry Everett, co-founder of the Hollywood Bowl and contributor to the Pasadena Playhouse and the California Institute of Technology.

Saturday Evening Reception
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$125 nonmember $115 member
The Saturday reception is our most exclusive and elegant event of the weekend and will be held at the extraordinary home of Myron Hunt. Designed by Myron Hunt, a renowned architect throughout Southern

California in 1905, this striking 5,300 square foot Craftsman home was occupied by the Hunt family until 1957. Located in the picturesque Arroyo area, the residence is surrounded by other grand homes designed by some of the leading architects in the country and features a brick foundation, hand charred and brushed redwood beamed ceilings and molding throughout, wood shingle roof, simplified Doric columns on the portico, west façade, and south side pergola. Arched windows dominate the entryway while lead glass windows provide ornament to the west façade, and a small but sophisticated formal garden is oriented to outdoors living, which is typical and so important of the craftsman period. The reception will include tours of the historic home and a catered wine and hors d’oeuvres gathering in the beautiful gardens.

Sunday Events October 19th

Craftsman House Tour
$45 nonmember $40 member
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The signature event of Craftsman Weekend is the Craftsman House Tour. This in-depth, drive yourself tour provides the opportunity to experience the rich variety of Craftsman architecture that makes Pasadena a destination for Arts & Crafts enthusiasts across the country. Experienced docents will provide detailed histories of each of the five featured homes while guests examine the natural materials, fine craftsmanship, and exquisite detailing that exemplify the Craftsman era.

The Leon and Lizzie Chamberlain House Architect: Unknown

Constructed in 1912 for Leon and Lizzie Chamberlain of Saint Paul, Minnesota, this stunning Craftsman home is unquestionably a gem for the city of Altadena. Although the architect is unknown, it is speculated that Charles & Henry Greene or Buchanan and Brockway designed it. The Chamberlain House is accentuated in arts and crafts details like a large front porch made with exposed redwood timbers, a spacious living room that features large crown moldings as well as window and door casings suggesting a Japanese design element. The living room, dining room, and library with 9-foot ceilings one flowing into the next, is a typical craftsman feature that contradicted the Victorian ideal of small enclosed private spaces. With the pocket doors, coved ceiling, built in bookcases, fireplace, elaborate woodwork in the library, and large windows, the architect certainly took advantage of natural light and ventilation as well as the craftsman aesthetic of bringing the outside into the space. The 1912 kitchen is largely original, with a call button in the floor used to summon help during meals, and a pleasant speaking tube used to communicate with people upstairs along with a maid’s bell. The wood paneling, plate rail, and gas fireplace in the living room are also still fully functional in its original state. The affectionate care and restoration of the Chamberlain House will indeed be cherished for years to come.

The Wellborn House Architect: Samuel Hawes

Built in 1911, the charming one-story bungalow Wellborn House was one of eleven houses constructed by contractor Samuel Hawes in the neighborhood that was originally known as Walnut Grove. This striking Craftsman home exhibits distinguished features associated with the California Bungalow style, with low pitched gambled roof with wide overhanging eaves and exposed rafters, which is also supported by brick columns. The living room with its original light fixtures has a direct entry and even a Batchelder fireplace with flanking built in bookcases. Although quite small, the Wellborn House was built with great detail and fine craftsmanship, which was the hallmark of the Craftsman Movement.

The Miss Ida Hawes House Contractor/Builder: Samuel Hawes

The Miss Ida Hawes House is two of the three houses that Samuel Hawes constructed on Meridith Avenue between 1911 and 1912, for which still maintains a high level of integrity and represented the type of residential development that once characterized the neighborhood originally known as Orange Grove. The one-and-one half story bungalow reveals a side facing steeply pitched gable roof, and centered on the front façade is a gambled dormer with 4 three-over-one casement windows, triangular braces, and a decorative vent. The full porch, the original windows and door are present on the front façade, and the original brick chimney is still in tact. This spectacular house exemplifies the values of design, craftsmanship, and materials, which embodies the philosophies of the Arts & Crafts movement.

The Post House
Architect: D. W. Cory
Year Completed: 1914 Architect/Builder: D.W. Cory

This delightful and comfortable Craftsman home located in the newly formed Craftsman Heights neighborhood association was built at the peak of the Arts & Crafts Movement. Believed to be constructed for a doctor and consistent to its original footprint, it features a river rock stone foundation, charming and welcoming river rock fireplace, and spectacular leaded glass throughout. The exterior includes an inviting waterfall with the modern addition of a tranquil Koi fishpond and a new deck consistent with creating an outdoor/indoor living space. Beautiful built-in wood furniture take center stage inside the house, highlighting an original built in drop down desk, leaded glass book cases, pocket doors, and a floor-to-ceiling China cabinet.

Saturday and Sunday Events October 18th and 19th

Antiques and Contemporary Furnishings and Decorative Arts Sale Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Entrance to the exhibit hall is included with purchase of any event ticket OR $10 day of purchase for entrance to exhibit hall only

The two-day Antique and Contemporary Furnishings and Decorative Arts Sale will host more than 60 exhibitors from across the U.S. bringing in a broad spectrum of Craftsman era and period inspired works including furniture, textiles, pottery and tiles, metal work, wallpapers and stencils, and books. All exhibitors are juried to provide the Craftsman Weekend the highest quality sources for antique and contemporary work in the style of the period. Entrance to the exhibit hall is complimentary with the purchase of any Craftsman Weekend event ticket or can be purchased separately. Also included will be the Pasadena Heritage membership and merchandise booth and the popular Silent Auction!

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About Pasadena Heritage

Pasadena Heritage, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation in and around Pasadena, California. The organization advocates on behalf of historic resources, educates the public about local history and the benefits of preservation, and demonstrates quality restoration through its own preservation projects. Its 2,000-plus members are drawn from Pasadena and neighboring communities, and throughout Southern California. www.pasadenaheritage.org