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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Historic Preservation: Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1977\, Pasadena Heritage emerged at a pivotal moment for the city. Efforts to revive a struggling local economy brought sweeping redevelopment plans that threatened historic buildings\, neighborhoods\, and the character of the original downtown. In response\, residents organized at the grassroots level\, advocating for a more thoughtful approach and ultimately helping to redefine Pasadena’s future. \nToday\, similar questions around growth\, density\, and identity have reemerged\, carrying even greater urgency. As Pasadena Heritage approaches its 50th anniversary\, this moment offers an opportunity to reflect on how past advocacy shaped the city as it exists today—and what those lessons reveal about the path forward. Preservation extends beyond protecting structures; it centers on continuity\, collective memory\, and ensuring that the stories carried forward reflect the full breadth of the community\, including those historically underrepresented. \nThese themes—what unfolded in the 1970s\, how a new vision took hold\, and what preservation means for Pasadena today—will be explored in a talk led by Executive Director Dr. Bridget Lawlor on Monday\, May 4.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-historic-preservation-then-now/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,In-Person
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage:  The Living Spirit of the Arts & Crafts Movement
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage presents an exploration of the Arts & Crafts movement through the work of Julie Leidel\, a Roycroft Master Artisan and founder of The Bungalow Craft. This talk considers the movement not only as a historical moment\, but as a living philosophy still unfolding today. Beginning with the legacy of Roycroft and Elbert Hubbard—tracing its ideals\, influence\, and enduring spirit—Leidel reflects on her own path as a Roycroft Artisan within this lineage. \nThe presentation also delves into a quieter dimension of the Arts & Crafts movement: the often-unspoken thread of symbolism and inner resonance found in historical works. Through her own body of work\, Leidel illustrates how these principles continue to evolve\, offering a contemporary harmony within the Arts & Crafts tradition and inviting audiences to experience art not just as something seen\, but something felt and remembered.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-the-living-spirit-of-the-arts-crafts-movement/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and community facilitator Shagho (she/her) for a hands-on series exploring Ernest Batchelder’s ornamental legacy through nature’s hidden patterns. Inspired by local flora and fauna—from eucalyptus pods to hummingbirds—participants will translate natural geometries into relief and surface design while reflecting on craft\, ecology\, and collective imagination.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-pattern-keepers-batchelder-nature-in-relief-workshop-3-3-cosmos/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos Saturday\, March 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and community facilitator Shagho (she/her) for a hands-on series exploring Ernest Batchelder’s ornamental legacy through nature’s hidden patterns. Inspired by local flora and fauna—from eucalyptus pods to hummingbirds—participants will translate natural geometries into relief and surface design while reflecting on craft\, ecology\, and collective imagination.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-pattern-keepers-batchelder-nature-in-relief-workshop-3-3-cosmos-saturday-march-21-2026/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage invites all current and prospective members to join us for this year’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, February 25th. \nThe Annual Meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM. \nThe program will include: \n\n\nA retrospective of 2025 \n\n\nPlans for the year ahead \n\n\nThe election of new members to the Board of Directors \n\n\nA special recognition of our retired Board Members \n\n\nThis event is free for all Pasadena Heritage members\, but reservations are required. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, February 23rd.. \nTHANK YOU for your support\, and we look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/378754/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Botanical Blueprints: The Pioneering Heritage of Anna Atkins
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage invites the public to step back into the Victorian era for a hands-on exploration of the “blueprints of nature.” This immersive heritage workshop celebrates the groundbreaking work of Anna Atkins (1799–1871)\, the English botanist and photographer who transformed scientific documentation through art and innovation. Atkins produced the first book illustrated entirely with photographs\, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843)\, using a revolutionary cameraless printing process that continues to captivate audiences today. \nWhat Participants Will Experience\nThe HistoryGuests will discover how Atkins used the cyanotype process—developed in 1842 by her family friend Sir John Herschel—to carefully document delicate botanical specimens such as ferns and algae. Her work beautifully bridged science\, art\, and early photography. \nThe ScienceThe workshop explores the chemistry behind the iconic “sun print.” Paper treated with iron salts reacts to ultraviolet light\, producing the rich Prussian blue tones that define cyanotypes. This elegant process reveals the powerful intersection of natural light and scientific discovery. \nThe CraftParticipants will create their own botanical cyanotype using locally gathered plant materials. By arranging specimens on light-sensitive paper and harnessing the power of sunlight\, each guest will produce an archival-quality print to take home—experiencing the timeless practice of preserving nature through handmade heritage\, just as Atkins did nearly two centuries ago. \nIdeal for artists\, nature lovers\, history enthusiasts\, and anyone curious about early photography\, this workshop offers a thoughtful opportunity to slow down\, observe closely\, and create something beautiful rooted in the past.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-botanical-blueprints-the-pioneering-heritage-of-anna-atkins/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage presents Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature in Relief. Learn how to create bird-inspired ornamental designs by observing local species\, sketching natural forms\, and translating feathers\, movement\, and pattern into hands-on relief and surface work using clay and found materials.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-pattern-keepers-batchelder-nature-in-relief/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Workshop
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