Wooden Toy Workshop
October 8, 2023 |
1:00 pm -
3:00 pm
$5
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Wooden toys are an iconic piece of German history. They are still widely popular today and known for their craftsmanship and durability. This workshop provides all materials and instruction.
Learn about the history of wooden toys and Steve’s experience selling his handmade creations all over the midwest. Construct your own toy out of the pieces provided and take home your creation. This workshop is suitable for all ages and is a great family activity.
$5 per participant for material cost. A parent or guardian may accompany a child free of charge.
Register HERE
Steve Verdon is a Davenport native who has dedicated many years to making toys. The business started with his parents in their garage in 1990. The started going to small, local shows and in 1991 they began going to national shows. Over the years there operation expanded and attended thousands of arts and craft shows from1990-2022 throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, and Missouri. Steve continued to business after the death of his parents in 2007 and 2017, until inventory ran out in 2022. He has received numerous awards for his creations.
It's spooky season! π π»
Check out our gift shop for some great books about local lore, spooky QC history, true crime, and macabre topics.
Mark your calendars for some truly eerie programs too! Our Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours are on select Fridays and Saturdays, John Brassard Jr. will be talking about true crime and hauntings of the Quad Cities on October 22nd, Ellen Tsagaris will be presenting on creepy dolls on October 29th, and join us at the Archives Fair at the Hauberg Estate on October 28th for a cemetery history talk with Minda Powers-Douglas. Check out our website for more information. www.gahc.org/events
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Join us for our 3rd annual Oktoberfest QC at the Hauberg Estate in Rock Island!
Food, music, games, fun, tours of the mansion, and lots of BEER π»
Visit our website for all of the details β‘οΈ link in bio
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Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Jerry's Market-Moline, IL
Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is today from 10 am-2pm. Lots of neat vendors and variety of florals, baked and canned goods, decor, gifts, and more!
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New exhibition open Sunday! See βArt from the Archivesβ featuring works from our own collection.
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Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am – 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. πππΎπ¦π
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802
#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving
Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am – 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. πππΎπ¦π
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802
#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving
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