Book Club Discussions
For this exciting 40th milestone conference and show, I wanted to do something a little differently than before.
This annual tradition at the National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows gives attendees the chance to connect with other booklovers on the era of the Arts and Crafts movement — and a love for the printed word. Lovingly continued in remembrance of our friend Pat Bartinique, this tradition is continued in that spirit of choosing a work of fiction and non-fiction for our attendees to enjoy.
Since this milestone 40th National Arts and Crafts Conference will concentrate on favorites and honors memorable experiences of conferences past, I wanted to do something differently this time.
I wanted to honor a past favorite title and introduce a non-fiction study focusing on the history of craft. Led by Randy Allman, these book club discussions sessions will not only be a chance to ask new questions about a new old favorite title, but delve into the history of craft and ask how the American Arts and Crafts Movement plays its part.
Read about our 2027 book club selections below.
The 2027 Book Club Selections
A Past Favorite
Clara & Mr. Tiffany
by Susan Vreeland
Book Club session meets: Saturday, January 9th 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Roosevelt Room K – 8th Floor Vanderbilt
The 2027 Book Club Discussion on Saturday will be led by Randy Allman.
Consider purchasing this title at your local bookstore OR use the links below for Barnes & Noble, AbeBooks.com or Amazon. Used copies available!
Links to purchase “Clara & Mr. Tiffany” new or used copies online
Craft: An American History
by Glenn Adamson
Book Club session meets: Friday, January 8th 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Roosevelt Room K – 8th Floor Vanderbilt
On the heels of our country’s 250th celebration, we remember the American Arts and Crafts Movement as pivotal to socio-economic policy at the turn of the Early 20th Century. In Craft, Author Glenn Adamson reveals the artists – well-known and unknown – that have shaped American identity and connects to the current day “Maker’s Movement” and shows the importance of craft in debates around equality, education, and class status. Through our discussion, we’ll not only gain insights as to how the Arts and Crafts movement changed the way Early 20th Century Americans lived, but an appreciation for Craft as a whole representing who we were and who we are as a nation.
The 2027 Book Club Discussion on Friday will be led by Randy Allman.