Art & Architecture Close-up Tours
These tours offer a special in-depth look at aspects of Cathedral artisanship for visitors aged 10 and older. Reservations are not required. The tour meets at the west-end docent station, nave level, just inside the main doors. The contribution is $5 per person.
Thursday, December 3, 2009. 3 PM
Angels Everywhere
See how angels have been depicted in stained glass, needlepoint, wood carving, and stone carving
Sunday, December 6, 2009. 1:30 PM
Angels Everywhere
See how angels have been depicted in stained glass, needlepoint, wood carving, and stone carving
Sunday, January 3, 2010. 1:30 PM
Women in Glass and Stone
Where else can you see Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt in one place? Women of great influence are to be found in the statuary, needlepoint, and stained glass of the Cathedral. Hear their tales and look upon the faces and symbols of these revolutionary thinkers, visionaries, and saints.
Thursday, February 4, 2010. 3 PM
Stained Glass
Join us for an introduction to the Cathedral's brilliant stained glass windows. Learn how the windows tell their stories and what stories they tell (you might be surprised!).
Sunday, February 7, 2010. 1:30 PM
Stained Glass
Join us for an introduction to the Cathedral's brilliant stained glass windows. Learn how the windows tell their stories and what stories they tell (you might be surprised!).
Thursday, March 4, 2010. 3 PM
Wrought Iron
Explore the magic of wrought iron in the Cathedral--from fantastic creatures to stunning flowers, all unique and made by skilled hands. A wrought iron expert will explain techniques and talk about some of the master smiths who have contributed to the decoration of this great building.
Sunday, March 7, 2010. 1:30 PM
Wrought Iron
Explore the magic of wrought iron in the Cathedral--from fantastic creatures to stunning flowers, all unique and made by skilled hands. A wrought iron expert will explain techniques and talk about some of the master smiths who have contributed to the decoration of this great building.
Thursday, April 1, 2010. 3 PM
Women in Glass and Stone
Where else can you see Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt in one place? Women of great influence are to be found in the statuary, needlepoint, and stained glass of the Cathedral. Hear their tales and look upon the faces and symbols of these revolutionary thinkers, visionaries, and saints.
Sunday, May 2, 2010. 1:30 PM
Gothic Architecture
What are the basic elements shared by any Gothic building? Why is Gothic so well suited to religious structures? Through the Cathedral's soaring walls and exquisite carvings, visitors explore the Gothic style and its unique characteristics, purposes, and building methods.
Thursday, May 6, 2010. 3 PM
Gothic Architecture
What are the basic elements shared by any Gothic building? Why is Gothic so well suited to religious structures? Through the Cathedral’s soaring walls and exquisite carvings, visitors explore the Gothic style and its unique characteristics, purposes, and building methods.
Thursday, June 3, 2010. 3 PM
Needlepoint
There are more than 1,500 pieces of needlework in the Cathedral, portraying historic Americans, floral patterns, baby animals, and many other works painstakingly done “for the Glory of God.” This tour reveals how the exquisite treasures of needlepoint convey messages throughout the Cathedral.
Sunday, June 6, 2010. 1:30 PM
Needlepoint
There are more than 1,500 pieces of needlework in the Cathedral, portraying historic Americans, floral patterns, baby animals, and many other works painstakingly done “for the Glory of God.” This tour reveals how the exquisite treasures of needlepoint convey messages throughout the Cathedral.
