Dear Friends and Supporters of Claremont Heritage

So much to tell you about! Don't forget to get your Tickets purchased and Sponsorships in for the June 8th Awards Gala - it is sure to sell out so don't miss out! We have some wonderful programs scheduled in April and May and we look forward to seeing you soon!

May is Preservation Month, and a good time to reflect on how blessed we are to live in a City that values its Cultural Heritage. You might ask why is preservation so important to our city?

Preservation fuels Claremont’s economy by attracting cultural heritage tourism that enhances both visitor appeal and local quality of life. Historic buildings and preserved landscapes create a unique small-town atmosphere that not only draws tourists but also fosters community pride, generating jobs, new business opportunities, and a stronger local economy.

Claremont Heritage has led key community initiatives, including the recent ratification of the first Cultural Resources Preservation Ordinance and updates of the local historic register. We’ve helped protect landmarks such as the Old Claremont Depot (now home to the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art), Old School House, Packing House, Padua Theatre, and Garner House—Helping to save them from the threat of undesirable development. These efforts have earned national recognition and demonstrate that preservation is a sustainable strategy that honors the past while driving future growth.

Please Join Us for upcoming Exhibitions, Workshops, Artist Talks, and Films ~ All events are open to the General Public reserve your spot now!

Please join Claremont Heritage as a Valued Member and donate to the Spring Appeal (below) - Your gift ensures that we can document and preserve our heritage for future generations to experience.

APRIL/MAY 2025 EVENTS

ART EXHIBITION/TALK

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30PM | ROSS FOCKE - PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION / TALK | GINGER ELLIOTT CENTER | FREE ADMISSION

Flower Portraits by Cell Phone - The Inspiration and Methodology of Microcosmic Nature

Local photographer Ross Focke has become known for his inspirational and stunning portraits of flowers shot in and around Claremont. He has developed quite a cult-following and we were curious how he does it. Join us for an exhibition of Ross' incredible photography where he will also share how he started, what his inspirations are, and how he does it. Ross will be available for questions and don't be surprised if he sneaks a couple of non-flower images into the show.

The show will run until Friday May 2, 2025 with access Mon - Fri 10 - 3PM through Garner House or by appointment.

SPEAKING OF MAY FLOWERS!

IKEBANA WORKSHOP with Auralynn Nguyen | SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025 | 3-5PM

Ginger Elliott Center at Garner House | 840 N Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA (909) 621-0848

Back by Popular Demand! | Limited to 12 | $50.00 Reserve Your Spot HERE

Auralynn has created amazing Ikebana flower arrangements for our Home Tour home owners the past few years and many of you have asked how Ikebana is done.

Well now you can experience it for yourself with a hands-on workshop with Auralynn Nguyen on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5 pm at the Ginger Elliott Center at Garner House. The focus will be on Spring so get ready to impress your friends and neighbors.

The workshop is open for anyone, regardless of Ikebana or floral arrangement experience. You are invited to bring a vessel of your choice (suggested size: minimum 8” tall and 8” long) or use one on loan from the instructor. There will also be a few select vessels by Claremont artists available for sale.

All tools and plant materials provided.

Space is Limited so Don't Forget to Register HERE

FILM SCREENING

SUN MAY 18, 2025 – 2nd Sunday Film Series| FILM Beautiful Simplicity: Arts & Crafts Architecture in Southern CA | 4:00 – 5:30 |$10 RESERVE HERE

Ginger Elliott Center @Garner House 840 N Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711

(909) 621-0848

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WAS FERTILE GROUND for the Arts and Crafts movement, which called for simple living, closeness to nature, the unification of art and craft, and regionally appropriate forms of architecture. The movement influenced a number of important architects working in Southern California and produced a wide array of houses, churches, schools, and other buildings that reflect Arts and Crafts values. We have a wealth of Arts & Crafts (sometimes referred to as Craftsman) style architecture in Claremont. Including the amazing Greene & Greene Darling House (see below)

Beautiful Simplicity: Arts & Crafts Architecture in Southern California examines the rich body of Arts & Crafts architecture in Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego. It introduces viewers to more than a dozen architects who pursued Arts & Crafts ideals, including Charles and Henry Greene, Irving Gill, Arthur Benton, Sumner Hunt, Frederick Roehrig, Louis B. Easton, Sylvanus Marston, Arthur and Alfred Heineman, Frank Mead, and Richard Requa.

The 86-minute, wide-screen documentary produced by Paul Bockhorst, offers commentary by noted historians and other knowledgeable observers, including Robert Winter, Cheryl Robertson, Richard Guy Wilson, Edward Bosley, Walter Judson, Tim Andersen, and Lucinda Cooke.

If you own a Craftsman home, or just love Arts & Crafts architecture, don't miss our next event - Restoring Craftsman Architecture with HartmanBaldwin!

PRESERVATION WORKSHOP

THURS MAY 22, 2025 | HartmanBaldwin Preservation Workshop – Restoring Craftsman Architecture | 7:00 – 8:30 | FREE but please RSVP HERE as seating is limited.

Ginger Elliott Center @Garner House 840 N Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711

(909) 621-0848

Don't miss this opportunity to experience an illuminating presentation about how to approach the restoration/rehabilitation and preservation of historic Craftsman Architecture by Lead Designer, Jesse Emmert of HartmanBaldwin. HartmanBaldwin restored the famous Greene & Greene Darling House here in Claremont, and Jesse will discuss the design process when faced with a historic site that must also function in the 21st Century.

HartmanBaldwin is a fully integrated Architecture, Construction, Interior Design and Build company specializing in design-build remodels, historic restorations, large-scale home remodels and additions, as well as highly custom homes and estates in the greater San Gabriel Valley, Orange County, and Los Angeles County.

Learn more about HartmanBaldwin HERE

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