2025 SPRING CRAFT WEEKEND AUCTION

4/10/2025

Choose Your Adventure!
BID LIVE AT THE CARNIVAL OF WONDERS GALA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025

This year's auction offerings offer one-of-a-kind objects and experiences for the creative, the adventurous, and the discerning. From beautiful objects and unique experiences in Washington DC, to special access and happenings further afield, the Carnival of Wonders Auction has something for everyone.

SPRING CRAFT WEEKEND

auction items

Asagi Maeda “Lunch Specials” Jewelry Bento Box

A feast for the eyes! This whimsical bento box overflows with miniature wearable art—earrings and pendants crafted by Tokyo-based artist Asagi Maeda. Playful, intricate, and utterly original, each piece brings everyday magic to life.

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A Night Out in DC: Theatre & Taste in the Heart of Logan Circle

Make a night of it with this dynamic duo: top-tier theatre at Studio Theatre and a world-class omakase dinner at Bar Japonais. It’s your ticket to an unforgettable evening in one of DC’s most buzzworthy neighborhoods.

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Studio Tour with Josh Simpson: Glass, Planets & Stories

Enter the world of celestial glass with Josh Simpson. This rare behind-the-scenes tour includes a signed book, a shimmering Planet, and stories straight from the artist himself. It’s a personal invitation into a universe of craft and imagination.

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Sculpture and Story: A Capitol Grounds Walking Tour with Barbara Wolanin

Take a deep dive into the art, history, and hidden gems of the Capitol grounds with curator and historian Barbara Wolanin. With space for up to 15 guests, this private walking tour offers insight you won’t find on any map.

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A Day in Brooklyn: Art, Nature, and a Collector’s Table

Spend a day steeped in creativity with collectors Susan and Fred Sanders. From their personal art-filled apartment to insider tours of UrbanGlass, the Brooklyn Museum, or the Botanic Garden, this bespoke Brooklyn experience is full of warmth and wonder.

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weekend adventures

Historic Charm by the Sea: Jennie Lane Cottage in Cape May

Retreat to the timeless charm of Cape May in a lovingly restored Victorian cottage just steps from the beach. With room for six and the perfect balance of comfort and character, this coastal getaway is pure off-season bliss.

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Insider’s Guide to Boston: The Alchemy of Craft

Craft meets culture in this curated weekend through Boston’s creative circles. From artist lunches to behind-the-scenes museum tours and private dinners with collectors, this insider’s adventure is rich with inspiration.

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Summer Serenade: Arts & Culture in the Berkshires

Soak up the summer with a culture-filled escape to the Berkshires. With VIP access to Tanglewood, private artist visits, and intimate dinners with craft luminaries, this weekend is the perfect blend of leisure and legacy.

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A Bite of The Big Apple: Art, Culture & Luxury on Billionaire’s Row

Live like a local—in high style—with this chic Manhattan escape. From your sleek Midtown apartment, step into a world of culture, fine dining, and art, including a VIP experience at the Museum of Arts and Design.

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