Instructor

Roy, Gerald
The names Pilgrim and Roy are internationally recognized in the quilting world. Paul Pilgrim and Gerald E. Roy started working with antique quilts in the early 1960s when their interior decorating business prompted them to purchase antique quilts for clients. With strong backgrounds in the fine arts, they also began collecting quilts solely for their aesthetic value. Today, the Pilgrim/Roy collection is composed of 2,500 quilts for sale, plus quilt-related objects, including fabrics and all kinds of antique sewing tools. Paul and Gerald were among the first board members of the Quilt Appraisal Program of the American Quilter's Society. Gerald is the administrator of the program. Along with Paul, he helped establish guidelines for the certification program, the only one of its kind for quilted textiles. The duo also designed the interior of The National Quilt Museum. Gerald Roy is an art teacher, painter, quiltmaker, and author. He is an advisor and consultant to the textile and fashion department of the museum of fine arts, Boston, and assisting other museums in developing their quilt collections.

Instructor Workshops

Three-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #39361w

Professional Development
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Museum S1 and S2
Roy, Gerald
All Levels
$400

This course is open to professional appraisers as well as anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified AQS. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others. Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.

Instructors: Gerald Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore

AQS Appraisal Program

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What Is An AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser?, #39164f

Professional Development
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Museum S1 and S2
Roy, Gerald
All Levels
$125

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a quilt appraiser? Ask the three members of the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Appraisal Certification Committee, Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore and Gerald Roy. Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.

Women's Work is Never Done, #31804

Lectures
Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Eisenhower Room
Roy, Gerald
All Levels
$15
“Women's Work is Never Done” has been a popular event as part of AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, KY, for many years. This year, Gerald will exhibit some of the classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as classic antique quilt tops from the Pilgrim/Roy collection dating from 1840 to 1940. Come and enjoy this history-rich lecture that is sure to please! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

Three-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #39361w

Roy, Gerald
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Museum S1 and S2

This course is open to professional appraisers as well as anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified AQS. Students will receive an introduction to the procedures and practices that are in order to become certified by AQS. This three-day course allows candidates an opportunity to determine their strengths and weaknesses in preparing professional quilt appraisals that meet legal and ethical standards for insurance, sale, and donation purposes. A prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, the course is an important step toward understanding the nature of appraising, as well as an opportunity to test your knowledge and abilities while learning through the experiences of others. Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.

Instructors: Gerald Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore

AQS Appraisal Program

What Is An AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser?, #39164f

Roy, Gerald
Friday
Museum S1 and S2

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a quilt appraiser? Ask the three members of the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Appraisal Certification Committee, Carol Butzke, Carol Elmore and Gerald Roy. Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.

Women's Work is Never Done, #31804

Roy, Gerald
Thursday
Eisenhower Room
“Women's Work is Never Done” has been a popular event as part of AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, KY, for many years. This year, Gerald will exhibit some of the classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as classic antique quilt tops from the Pilgrim/Roy collection dating from 1840 to 1940. Come and enjoy this history-rich lecture that is sure to please! Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.