NEW! History of Interior Design: The 20th Century (UW-Waukesha Continuing Education)

NEW! History of Interior Design: The 20th Century

Instructor, Keith MacKay, Director of Historic Preservation, Ten Chimneys

Be in style! Delve into the historical development of American interior design from the late 19th century until today. Led by Keith MacKay, the director of historic preservation, we will explore and focus on immigrant upholsterers, the legendary Lady Decorators who helped pioneered the field, as well as professionally trained designers and reality television stars who’ve had a hand in interior design. Discover the individuals who defined stylish living, including Elsie de Wolf, Eero Saarinen, and Billy Baldwin and join us for an option in-depth decorative arts-focused tour of Ten Chimneys. Class is held at the Lunt-Fontanne Program Center at Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Road, Genesee Depot, WI 53127.

Keith D. MacKay: is the Director of Historic Preservation at Ten Chimneys Foundation, the country estate of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Previously, Keith was the Assistant Director of Historic Savannah Foundation’s Davenport House Museum and Research Assistant for the White House Historical Association. He has his MA in the History of Decorative Art and a BA in Art History. Keith is an alumnus of the Attingham Summer School. Publications include "The William Wilson Corcoran Mansion" and "Caroline Harrison’s Music Room" both White House History Journal and "Victorian Revival in Wisconsin: Neo-Rococo Surrealism at Ten Chimneys" in Nineteenth Century.

Sat, Apr 28, 10:00am-12:00pm, $59

(optional tour to begin immediately after class)