Schedule of Events
Please note that times and speakers may change, and more may be added
Thursday, May 31
1:00 pm
Betty Boop and the Hayes Commission/Censorship presented by Denise Hagopian
2:00 pm
Antique Phonographs and Early Recordings presented by Jim Constantian
3:00 pm
European Off Hand Glass Blowing: How to run a small glass studio presented by Charlie Keeling
4:00 pm
How to get a Book Published and Q&A presented by Kyle Husfloen
Friday, June 1
Breakfast (Cafeteria open 7 am - 8:30 am)
Breakfast Speakers
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Welcome in the cafeteria presented by Walt Miller and James P. Bixler
9:00 am
Mega Session -- The Written Word hosted by James P. Bixler
9:00 am - 9:30 am Introduction by James P. Bixler
9:30 am – 10:15 am “The Wonderful Wizard of Baum” presented by Mark "The Wiz" Shapiro
10:30 am - 11:15 am Heroes and Legends presented by Myron Ross
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Book Dancer's Choice: A Seminar on Rare Books presented by Edward S. Postal
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Words under the Black Moon: Writing Ink presented by Suki Hilger
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Movie Posters: Images of Aspirations and Dreams presented by Peggy Caffey
9:00 am
Discovering Black Americana: Postcards and Art Values presented by OranZ
Expert Witness Testimony presented by Bill Novotny
10:15 am
Get Organized: Organizing and setting up estate sales presented by Judith Harper
Watches presented by C. Jeanenne Bell
Lunch (Cafeteria open 11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
1:00 pm
Appraising Bookends presented by Donna Seecof & Dr. Robert Seecof
Introduction to Appraising Automobiles presented by Roger Cook
Vargas Pin Ups presented by Jim Camperos
2:15 pm
Introduction to Flint Glass Presented by Tom Ahern
The Life and Times of Sascha Brastoff presented by Steve Conti
Looking at Art presented by Rodney Wood
Pickle Casters presented by Robyn Merrill
3:30 pm
Bakelite and Early Plastic Jewelry: 1890's to 1940's presented by Sally Shishmanian
Everlasting Tile: Rufus Keeler Founder of Malibu Tiles presented by Brian Kaiser
Machine Made Marbles presented by Doug Hildenbrandt
Van Briggle Pottery presented by Bertha Stevenson
Keynote Address
4:30 pm until 5:30 pm
James P. Bixler presenting “So You Want to Write a Book”
Dinner (Cafeteria open 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm)
8:00 pm
Speakers Reception in the Dorm Lounge Areas 1st Floor
Saturday, June 2
Breakfast (Cafeteria open 8:00 am - 9:30 am)
9:00 am
Mega Session on Textiles hosted by Belinda Belisle
9:00 am – 10:30 am California Style: the Golden State Heritage presented by Theodore Theodosus
10:40 am – 12:40 pm Textile Symposium a panel discussion
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Millinery presented by Pamela Hyman
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Tapestries presented by Paul Freeman
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Lingerie presented by Mary De Van
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Buttons presented by Anne Larkin
9:00 am
Antique and Vintage Marbles presented by Doug Hildenbrandt
Appraising Bookends presented by Donna Seecof & Dr. Robert Seecof
Collecting American Vaseline Glass presented by Phil Stein
Pickle Casters presented by Robyn Merrill
10:00 am until Dusk
Gatherings on the Green
10:15 am
American Glass Treasures Opalescent Glass presented
by Linda Makar
Ancient Collectibles presented by David Brownlee
History of Pianos presented by Paul Silverman
Why Collect Lighters presented by Guy Nishida
Lunch (Cafeteria open 11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
12:00 pm
Luncheon Speaker Tony Hyman
1:00 pm
Collecting Crime Literature: Not Really A Mystery presented by Charles Kelly
The Discerning Eye presented by Rodney Wood
The Life and Times of Sascha Brastoff presented by Steve Conti
Old Carnival Glass presented by Judy Maxwell
Print ID 101: Engraving or Etching presented by Bill Belisle
US and Canadian Cigar Boxes Defined and Valuations presented by Tony Hyman
2:15 pm
American Painted
Furniture: 1700-1860 Moments in America's Historical Kaleidoscope presented by Alice Karle &
Peter Katoff
Antique Phonographs and Early Recordings presented by Jim Constantian
British Grandfather Clocks presented by Tony Baker
Discovering Black Postcards & Values presented by OranZ
Tin Fun through Sand Pails presented by Peggy Caffey
3:30 pm
Ancient Collectibles presented by David Brownlee
Carnival Glass presented by Allan Valencia
Furniture Repairs from Goofed up to Gorgeous presented by Donna Morris
Mining Collectibles presented by Becky Lightfoot & Richard Lightfoot
Persian Rugs – Q & A –Bring your rugs on Saturday presented by Barry Amiri
Keynote Address
4:30 pm until 5:30 pm
C. Jeanenne Bell presenting “Collecting with Knowledge”
Dinner (Cafeteria open 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm)
8:00 pm
Awards, Speakers Reception, Live Music and more in the Dorm Lounge Areas 1st Floor
Sunday, June 3
Breakfast (Cafeteria open 8:00 am - 9:30 am)
9:00 am
American Primitives presented by Mischa Dobrotin
Collecting Crime Literature: Not Really A Mystery presented by Charles Kelly
Lusterware presented by Tom Ahern
Vargas Pin Ups presented by Jim Camperos
10:15 am
Furniture Repairs from Goofed up to Gorgeous presented by Donna Morris
Orientals presented by Niles Grace
Van Briggle Pottery presented by Bertha Stevenson
Lunch (Cafeteria open 11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Keynote Address
As a special feature this last event will start in the cafeteria toward the end of the lunchtime.
Niles Grace presenting “Working with Knowledge”