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The Indian Craft Shop is open Monday through Friday
from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, and the third Saturday of the month from
10:00AM to 4:00PM. The Shop is closed on federal holidays.
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A photo ID is needed for entrance to the building.
During weekdays, visitors may use either the C Street or E Street
entrances (E Street is closed for Metro riders). Handicap access
ramps are available at both entrances. During Saturday hours,
visitors must use the C Street entrance.
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Farragut West (Blue and Orange Line) and Farragut
North (Red Line) are the closest metro stops. It is a six-block walk,
or you can ride an 80 or S1 bus to 18th and C streets. There is
metered parking on the street and several parking lots within a few
blocks.
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 Holiday Shopping
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The
holidays are here and The Indian Craft Shop is the perfect place to
find holiday gifts that are special and unique. There is something
for everyone, with a great selection and variety of arts from which
to choose. Jewelry in all styles, from necklaces, bracelets, earrings
and rings to bolo ties, buckles and cufflinks would be perfect
choices for the "special someones" on your list. Fetish
carvings, pottery, folk art, tabletop sculptures or art to hang on a
wall - any would be a welcome gift, sure to bring a smile and look
lovely all year long.
We
are always adding new items to our online store for those of you
who are not local, so be sure to check the new additions page (and
every other page in the store)! Whether you are in the DC area
or far away, with so many choices you will be sure to find that
"just right" gift for everyone on your list.
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Meet Shane Hendren,
Guest Artist this Thurday and Friday, December 12 and December 13
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We
are very excited to present a Solo Show with Navajo jewelry master
Shane Hendren, who will join us on Thursday and Friday, December 12th
and 13th from noon - 4:00pm each day. Shane is a master jeweler in a
variety of metalsmithing techniques and is an artist who transfers
his philosophy and his design visions into striking, wearable works
of art.
 
Shane
is most known for using marriage of metals and mokume-gane,
techniques that blend and fuse metals together, at times creating
patterns reminiscent of earth elements. He sometimes combines these
techniques with others such as overlay, engraving and tufa casting,
often accented with settings of natural turquoise/stones.
Winning
awards for his work from numerous organizations/artist competitions,
Shane has also been involved as an active role model for artists and
the arts community by serving in leadership positions and donating
his time and expertise. This recent video and interview
produced
by the Saul Bell Group shows Shane in his workshop studio; the video
explores his evolution as a silversmith, in addition to showing some
of the techniques he uses and sharing his philosophy as an artist.
You can also listen to Shane during a past ICS interview as he explains
what he hopes to bring to people through his jewelry.
Shane
creates a wide range of jewelry including earrings, pins, bracelets,
buckles, neckware and more. We can't wait to see his latest jewelry
creations and are honored to offer the opportunity to you as well.
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Open
Saturday, December 21, 2013
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The
Indian Craft Shop is open the third Saturday of each month from
10:00am - 4:00pm - the third Saturday this month is December
21 - We look forward to seeing you!
Enjoy your art-filled holiday!
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News from the
Interior Museum - Temporarily Closed but Active with
Programs/Tours
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Interior Museum Murals Tour
Discover
the art and architecture that made the Main Interior Building a
"symbol of a new day" during the Great Depression. The Murals Tour is offered at
2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tour is limited to 20
visitors and a reservation is required. For groups over eight, custom
tours can be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please call the Museum in advance of your visit at
202.208.4743 to make a reservation.
Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an
interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the
accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in
advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated
whenever possible.
For
more information call Diana Ziegler (202) 208-4743.
Diana_Ziegler@ios.doi.gov
www.doi.gov/interiormuseum
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News from the
Department of Interior Library
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For
details on DOI Library programs, please visit online.
Library Tours Available
The
Department of the Interior Library offers public tours of the
resources, architecture, and special features of the library.
Included in the tours are descriptions of legal and legislative
materials on Deck 4 of the library, including the Code of Federal
Regulations, U.S. Code, U.S. Statutes at Large, and case reporters.
Also included will be a look at the U.S. Congressional Serial Set,
dating back to 1789, and the library's rare book collection. This
tour will be valuable for anyone intending to do research at the DOI
Library.
To
schedule a tour, please contact the DOI Library at 202-208-5815 or
e-mail at library@nbc.gov. The
DOI Library is located at the C Street entrance in Room 1151 of the
Main Interior Building and is open to the public from 7:45 am to 5:00
pm Monday through Friday (except federal holidays).
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