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Artisans of the Alpha Workshops on Tuesday, May 8th at 6.30 p.m.

Creating Beauty. Changing Lives Artisans of The Alpha Workshops Tuesday, May 8th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Dedicated to creating beauty and changing lives, Alpha Workshops...

Read more September 23, 2015 at 6:07 pm Karin Taylor

Artisan Lecture – The Transfer of Skills in the Huguenot Community, 5/9

Master and Apprentice: The Transfer of Skills in the London Huguenot Community 1680-1760. Tessa Murdoch, Deputy Keeper. Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass and Head of Metalwork. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Presented in Partnership with The Huguenot...

Read more September 23, 2015 at 6:05 pm Karin Taylor

“A Partial Taxonomy of Periodic Linear Ornament” with Tauba Auerbach

  “A Partial Taxonomy of Periodic Linear Ornament” with Tauba Auerbach.  Tuesday, January 16, 2018 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The Program starts at 6:30 P.M.  – Reception to Follow.  Presented In Partnership with...

Read more September 22, 2015 at 9:44 pm Karin Taylor

The Restoration of a Landmark, 5/10

The Restoration of a Landmark David F Gibson, Principal, DF Gibson Architects  Thursday, May 10th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Join David F Gibson, AIA,...

Read more September 22, 2015 at 9:31 pm Karin Taylor

Illuminating Knowledge: Creating a Major Stained Glass Installation Lecture on October 17

With Tom Holdman, Artist; Matthew Holland, Utah Valley University President; Cybele Maylone, Urban Glass Executive Director; Kate McPherson, UVU Professor of English and Rebecca Allan, Moderator.

Read more September 22, 2015 at 3:30 pm Karin Taylor

FALL 2017 GSMT News

Please click here to read the FALL 2017 Newsletter We are grateful for your support of the programs of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York. 

Read more September 22, 2015 at 3:29 pm Karin Taylor

Acclaimed Glass Artisan, Michiko Sakano, May 9

Michiko Sakano, Michiko Sakano Studio, Glass Artisan, Tuesday, May 9th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. Japanese Born Glass Artist, Michiko Sakano’s exquisite work has...

Read more September 18, 2015 at 10:55 pm Karin Taylor

“The Art of Steam Heating” with Dan Holohan on Wed, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how steam heating, the standard heating feature of so many of New York’s older buildings and apartments, actually works? Dan Holohan, considered an international authority on the topic, and the author...

Read more September 18, 2015 at 10:06 pm Karin Taylor

“New York Living: Reinventing Home”, June 6th at 6:30 p.m.

NEW YORK LIVING: RE-INVENTING HOME, With Co-Author Paul Gunther and Featured Designers Tamara Eaton and Chris Kraig Tuesday, June 6th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, The Panel Discussion starts at 6:30 P.M.  BOOK-SIGNING and RECEPTION TO FOLLOW....

Read more September 18, 2015 at 9:50 pm Karin Taylor

“Collaboration Inside and Out” with Edmund Hollander and Peter Pennoyer

Collaboration Inside and Out A Discussion with Edmund Hollander and Peter Pennoyer, Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY Reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. Book-signing to follow...

Read more September 12, 2015 at 7:33 pm Karin Taylor
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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York

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Phone: 212.840.1840
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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today, this 240-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library, and its century-old Lecture Series.

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