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JUN
23
TUE
LECTURE
The Craft, Art, and Science of the Classical Guitar
7:00pm · Buttonwoods Museum
Price: Free
Discover the artistry, science, and sound behind one of the world’s most beloved instruments in this fascinating program exploring the classical guitar. Through live musical performances and engaging discussion, guests will learn how a classical guitar is made, why certain woods are prized for instrument building, and how craftsmanship shapes tone and resonance.
Oscar Azaret – luthier, engineer, guitarist, physics professor will link together the craft, art, and science of the classical guitar. In this multidimensional presentation, you will see guitars under construction, see animations of vibrations and sound propagation, explore the physiology of how our ears and brain perceive music, and hear beautiful music on three different classical guitars played by Berklee guitarist Jeffrey Aach
JUN
25
THU
LECTURE
Taking Shape: Reverse-Engineering an Antique Gown
6:00pm · Buttonwoods Museum
Price: By Donation (suggested $20)
Sarah and Lisa will discuss how they reproduce antique garments using historical patterning and construction methods. From sourcing appropriate fabrics, to determining bodice and sleeve shapes, and generating a stitching plan, they will share the best practices they have learned from fellow sewists, designers, and that familiar standby, trial and error.
Optional registration link HERE
JUL
22-26
TUE-SUN
EXHIBIT
Reproduction Gown Event
10:00am – 4:00pm · Visitor Center
Price · Free
Join our historical sewists as they reproduce the our dress worn by Abigail Adams using historical methods More details to follow on this event
