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The Moravian Pottery & Tile Works: A Working History Museum

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TILE FESTIVAL 2005

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
Rt. 313 (Swamp Road), Doylestown
May 21-22, 2005
Saturday, May 21th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 22th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A sale of both historic and contemporary tiles will be held (rain or shine) on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. This annual event will include quality tile artists and makers, and dealers of historic tiles from around the country who will gather to display a large and unique selection of ceramic art tiles. Past years tile festivals featured tile makers and exhibitors from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, and Germany, as well as many local tile artists from Pennsylvania. Like in past years, beautiful and rare examples of handcrafted tiles will be displayed and available for sale during this event.

Tile-related demonstrations by talented artists will illustrate various techniques of design, painting, glazing, decorating, mosaic work, and installation. Workshops for children will be offered and the historic Tile Works will be open for tours and demonstrations during both days of the festival. Food will be available for purchase at the site.

General admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the curatorial and educational programs of the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. The festival is sponsored by the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation. For further information, call the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works at (215) 345-6722.