#7. INSIDER'S EXPERIENCE IN BOSTON

craft meets culture in this curated weekend exploring Boston’s creative circles 

Artist luncheon organized by Mobilia Gallery
Meet several local and out-of-state artists whose approach to their craft makes them unique. View short demos by selected artists while dining on a special artistic lunch fabricated, especially for our Renwick guests. Participate in craft bingo and take home a piece of art created for the occasion.

Back of house tour of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts department of fashion, textiles, and jewelry
Established in 1930, the Boston Museum of FIne Art department of fashion, textiles, and jewelry is one of the oldest in the country devoted to caring for a global collection spanning two millennia of works of art in these media. Jennifer Swope will offer a one and a half hour tour of the department library and offices as well as textile storage. 

Evening visit and dinner at the studios of Peter and Richie Vanderwarker
Peter Vanderwarker is an accomplished architectural photographer. His wife Richie has a distinctive collection of Native American jewelry and crafts, collected over 50 years. Spend an evening learning about their work and enjoying an excellent dinner and conversation with others who share these interests.   

PLUS!
Dinner with several local artists at a home in historic West Cambridge. Weather permitting, dinner will be served in the garden. 

terms and conditions

• Offered for one mutually agreed-upon choice of the following three weekends in fall 2025: Sept 26-28, Oct. 3-5, Oct 17-19
• Maximum 8 guests
• Accommodations and travel (including transportation between various offerings) is not provided as part of this experience.  ​

This experience was organized by Carol Green with thanks to the generous participants: Mobilia Gallery, Boston MFA, Peter and Richie Vanderwarker

Complete list of auction items

bid on this item at the spring craft weekend gala

Mobilia Gallery artist Erik Demaine combines glass and origami

Architectural photographer Peter Vanderwarker in his studio

Boston Museum of Fine Arts