The Tryon Toy-Makers: Selections of Toys from Three Collections
May 1 - June 27
Tryon Arts and Crafts School is pleased to announce that our next exhibition hits very close to home with a lively presentation of painted wooden toys made circa 1915 through the 1930s by the Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers. In a special addition, the exhibition will be complemented by a display of handcrafted wooden toys by Younger Brother Woodworking, the studio of local artisan Ray Buckmaster. Together, these two exhibits celebrate both Tryon’s historic and contemporary traditions in toy-making craftsmanship.
The dual exhibition will run May 2 through June 26, with an opening reception on May 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. During the reception, TACS will host a raffle featuring Toy-Maker-themed cookies, artfully crafted by Valhalla Cakes. A special talk on the history of the Tryon Toy-Makers, presented by current Tryon Toy Maker owner Julia Calhoun, will also be offered — date and time to be announced.
OPENING RECEPTION:
The opening reception will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
