Whidbey Wonders: The Art of Recreating History
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 15, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Location
Oak Harbor Library
Description
Join island artist and food stylist Paul A. McClintock for a fascinating look at the craftsmanship behind historically accurate maps, documents, handmade books, and faux food created for museums, historic sites, and living history programs around the world. Learn about the techniques used to recreate authentic period artifacts and enjoy taking a look at Paul's contributions to Ken Burns' The American Revolution, including the maps and historical documents created for the landmark PBS documentary.
Paul specializes in the craft of 18th-century bookbinding and historic faux food production. Read more about Paul and his work at his website From Common Hands Studio.
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