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
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.
call (402)-455-9990 ex 102 or admin@douglascohistory.org to register.
Topics for May 2024 Classes:
April 30 & May 2: “Victorian Coral Jewelry – Real & Fake”
May 7 & 9: “Carving Sets & Knife Rests” NEW LESSON
May 14 & 16: “Nippon”
May 21 & 23: “Jacquard Tablecloths”
May 28 & 30: “Vaseline Glass”
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.
“I learned so much about preserving my family’s treasures from the classes at DCHS!”
“Very instructive! I learned a lot of things I didn’t know!”
“Antiques tell us a lot about the history of Douglas County!”