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New York State Historical Association -- Seminars on American Culture
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Website
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www.nysha.org
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Year Established
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1947
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Program Description
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Seminars explore topics relating to American culture, including Shaker box making, tinsmithing, classic gilding and decorative surface techniques, folk painting, folk life skills and cookery, 19th-century medicine. Children's workshops.
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Number of Programs/Year
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15-20
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Program Length
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3-1/2 or 5 days
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Group Size or S:T Ratio
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1-15 max
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Program Focus
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Decorative Art, Folk/Native, Furniture, Metals, Painting, Wood
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Faculty
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Recognized experts in each discipline. 2001: Includes Walt Fleming, Anne Dimock, the Munros, Paul Spaulding, Gwen Miner, Artie and Irene Sniffin, Nora Humphrey Logan.
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Costs
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$425 for 5-day seminars ($375 for members), $300 for 3-1/2-day seminars ($265 for members). Children's classes for 5 days $75. Materials fees for some workshops. CEU credits and housing list available.
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U.S. Locations
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Cooperstown, New York
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Months
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July
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Contact
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Karen Wyckoff
New York State Historical Association
Seminars on American Culture, P.O.Box 800 Lake Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: 888-547-1450, 607-547-1490
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