Chat with film director of Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman

The film  offers an unprecedented look at the life and works of Stickley as told through interviews, archival materials, and a close examination of his most iconic works.  This virtual lecture is a chat with Director Herb Stratford who will share some behind the scenes footage and answer your questions about his documentary, Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman.

Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman traces the development and evolution of Stickley\’s unique style as well as the creation of his diverse businesses, including furniture manufacturing, a ground-breaking Manhattan store, and the Craftsman Magazine and Craftsman Farms — a progenitor of the farm-to-table movement. It also details the eventual loss of his businesses, and, after several decades, the rebirth and recognition of the movement he inspired.