February 2019 Events for the Design Minded
February 1, 2019
Text by Lynda Simonton
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Empresses of China’s Forbidden City at the Peabody Essex Museum
There’s no reason to stay inside in February!
Beneath the Breakers
Ongoing
See what happens down below one of the countryâs most noted mansions. Guides will take visitors through the boiler room, basement, and underground tunnels of the home. Youâll learn about the new domestic technology, from elevators and electricity to modern plumbing and laundry, that transformed daily life in the Gilded Age.âDaily 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Newport, R.I. $20, newportmansions.org
Empresses of Chinaâs Forbidden City
Through February 10
Nearly 200 objects from the Palace Museum tell the stories of how imperial women shaped art, court politics, and religion in Chinaâs last dynasty, the Qing dynasty.âPeabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass., pem.org
Boston Made: Arts and Crafts Jewelry and Metalwork
Through March 2020
The International Arts and Crafts movement spurred a renaissance of hand craftsmanship in Boston at the turn of the twentieth century. The city emerged as a vibrant jewelry-making and metalworking community. The movement is characterized by works featuring bold color, gemstones, enamels, and history-inspired designs. Boston Made showcases more than 75 worksâincluding jewelry, tableware, decorative accessories, and more. Perhaps the designs of this noted movement will inspire your designs today?âMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston, mfa.org
Arnold Arboretum Garden Design Workshop for Home Gardeners
February 6âMarch 6
Wondering how to begin when it comes to your homeâs garden? Award-winning designer Christie Dustman will take you through the process of organizing a coherent garden in this five-session class.âWednesdays 6:30 p.m.â8:30 p.m. $150 members, $188 non-members. Arnold Arboretum, Boston, arboretum.harvard.edu
Home Show Boston
February 22â24
More than 50 experts will be on hand to answer your building and remodeling questions and share the latest in building products and technology. After you pick the brains of all the industry pros, you can enjoy cooking demonstrations, a furniture-building zone, craft zone, and food specialty area.âFriday noonâ9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.â9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.â6 p.m. $9. Seaport World Trade Center, Boston. Tickets: $9,
newenglandhomeshows.com
Behind the Scenes in Collections Storage
February 28
Get a first-hand look at what goes on behind the scenes at Historic New Englandâs collections storage and conservation lab. Learn about current conservation projects and see favorite items from the organizationâs permanent collection, including paintings, needlework, ceramics, and furniture.â1 p.m.â3 p.m., advance tickets required. Haverhill facility, Haverhill, Mass., historicnewengland.org
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