Clearing up the Confusion about Period Furniture Styles with Nickolas Kotula

People toss around furniture terms everyday- “that’s a Sheraton this” or “a Hepplewhite that”- this is Chippendale and that is Federal- But what does that all mean? Join noted furniture historian and restoration expert, Nickolas Kotula as we explore the fine points of  furniture styles  and clear up any confusion you may have about the subject. By using both slides and lecture Nick will show you such things as why people refer to claw and ball feet as Chippendale Style when in fact there are no claw and ball feet in Chippendale's Directory! Or what actually determines the Federal Style or Revival Style.

The first half of the class will be lecture and discussion and then after lunch we will all travel to the Connecticut Historical Society to take an in depth tour of their extensive furniture collection which will illustrate the styles that Nick will be talking about.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about an often-time confusing and misleading subject. Tuition: $145.00 (admission to the museum included)

  Section 030610B: Saturday, March 6, 9:30am - 5:00 pm

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