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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

Professional Quilt Documentarian / Certified by the American Quilter's Society, #349162t

Professional Development
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Museum S1 and S2
Roy, Gerald
All Levels
$150

As appraisers, we often hear: “I am not interested in what my quilt is worth, I just want to know all about it.” An appraisal is not documentation. Appraisal forms require very brief descriptions in order to identify the quilt, but do not go into detail as in the documentation process. Many of the same skills are required of documenters as appraisers with regard to dating, fabric identification, styles, recognizing major historical trends, fashions, etc. There are many quilt scholars and historians who have the knowledge and skills necessary to become professional documentarians but many are not interested in assigning realistic values to quilts as in the appraisal process. We realized that there are lots of skills that are going to waste. By creating an opportunity to standardize the documentation process, we are creating just one more important service to the quilting community.

Gerald Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore

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Three-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #349361w

Professional Development
Monday, Tuesday, and 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 by AQS. Students are introduced to the procedures and practices needed to be 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. As a prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, this 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. Registartion for this class includes show admission for Wednesday. Gerald Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore
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Women's Work is Never Done, #341808

Lectures
Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 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 exhibits classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as 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!

Professional Quilt Documentarian / Certified by the American Quilter's Society, #349162t

Roy, Gerald
Supply List
Thursday
Museum S1 and S2

As appraisers, we often hear: “I am not interested in what my quilt is worth, I just want to know all about it.” An appraisal is not documentation. Appraisal forms require very brief descriptions in order to identify the quilt, but do not go into detail as in the documentation process. Many of the same skills are required of documenters as appraisers with regard to dating, fabric identification, styles, recognizing major historical trends, fashions, etc. There are many quilt scholars and historians who have the knowledge and skills necessary to become professional documentarians but many are not interested in assigning realistic values to quilts as in the appraisal process. We realized that there are lots of skills that are going to waste. By creating an opportunity to standardize the documentation process, we are creating just one more important service to the quilting community.

Gerald Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore

https://shows.americanquilter.com/ezggwZ?RefId=PAH24

Three-Day Appraisal Skills Course, #349361w

Roy, Gerald
Supply List
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Museum S1 and S2
This course is open to professional appraisers as well as anyone interested in becoming a quilt appraiser certified by AQS. Students are introduced to the procedures and practices needed to be 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. As a prerequisite for those who aspire to become certified by AQS, this 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. Registartion for this class includes show admission for Wednesday. Gerald Roy, Carol Butzke, and Carol Elmore
https://shows.americanquilter.com/ezggwZ?RefId=PAH24

Women's Work is Never Done, #341808

Roy, Gerald
Friday
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 exhibits classic tops that have been favorites throughout the years, as well as 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!
https://shows.americanquilter.com/ezggwZ?RefId=PAH24