History & Appreciation of Antiques Classes
Learn about the history of various antique items and their impact on society during the time period.
Teacher: Pat Pixley, Curator
Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. Please bring one antique to each class for “Show and Tell.”
Classes meet on Tuesday mornings (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and afternoons (1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
and Thursday afternoons (1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m)
Cost: $8 per class for DCHS members (with RSVP); $10 per class for members (drop-in)
$15 per class for non-members
Space limited; RSVP with pre-payment required. Minimum of three students; maximum of six students.
call (402)-455-9990 ex 102 or members@douglascohistory.org to register
Topics for December 2023 Classes:
December 5th and 7th: “Old Ivory” Ohme Co.
December 12th and 14th: Match Holders – NEW LESSON
December 19th and 21st: Sheet Music
December 26th and 28th: Merry Christmas! No Class
January 2nd and 4th: Happy 2024! No Class
Funding for History and Appreciation of Antiques is provided in part by the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Foundation.