Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum

07/08/2024

Southern California's premier Bluegrass event takes place every August in Vista, California.

07/08/2024

See our July Classes here: https://mailchi.mp/be0c640ca77b/classes-and-events-at-vista-forge-17770578

07/08/2024

Hello AGSEM members!

We have a member only mixer coming up on July 13th our Museum House to Host will be our Blacksmiths.

Come out for fun games and Mexican food. Feel free to bring a treat to share or just show up to mix and mingle with everyone else.

Let’s show them some love and come out for some fun.

Not a member but want to know how? Feel free to go on our website www.agsem.org or visit the museum gift shop and become a member. To enjoy access to our members only events and perks.

07/03/2024

Congratulations to our awesome weavers!

06/19/2024

Last weekend was amazing!

We have one more weekend coming up so don’t miss the last days of the June Antique Engine and Tractor show! June 22nd & 23rd 9am - 4pm located in Vista, Ca

We are still offering camping spaces for the last weekend sign ups are online or we can help you in our gift shop.

We have some new merch in the store, and some amazing vendors, and our delicious food factory will sure to be a hit again this weekend as well.

And obviously there will be plenty of tractors and engines of all kinds on display so if you missed us last weekend come out this weekend to see what all the talk is about.

More Information at https://www.agsem.org/june-s-antique-engine-tractor-show

Like times, menu, activities, and sign ups.

06/02/2024

Thank You Valley Center for welcoming us with open arms. Valley Center Western Days was amazing and in turn we invite all of you to come out for June Tractor Show June 15th 16th 22nd 23rd to come see more of what we all do.

One of the things we shared with everyone at this show is that not only people from Vista volunteer at our museum we have people from Valley Center, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos, and all over San Diego County. We are apart of Vista but we are made of of all of San Diego.

Thank you for letting us share with you what we do.

06/02/2024

Steering Committee chair Robyn modeling the lovely apron she and hubby Louie created for Benita in the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum office. We are so lucky to have these talented Guild members! Thank you, Benita, for supporting our Guild, and thank you to Randee for the great picture!

06/02/2024

One of the best newest additions to the Western Days festival & parade this weekend! Thank you Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum.

05/31/2024

We still have Vendor Spaces open for
June Antique Engine & Tractor Show
June 15th-16th & 22nd & 23rd
9am-4pm

We are open to a variety of vendors so even if you are not tractor or engine related we are a family event that welcomes you to vend your amazing products and goods.

For more information and sign up
https://www.agsem.org/jts-vendor-info

Let your favorite businesses know to come up for a fun time!

05/07/2024

Next Month is one of our favorite events

The Antique Engine and Tractor Show
Theme - Back to the Roots
June 15-16 & June 22-23 9am-4pm

Where you can see some rare collection items, enjoy the museum gems like the houses and the demonstrations, amazing food from our kitchen, activities for the whole family, and so much more.

🚜 Exhibitor Sign Up is open!
All exhibitors new or old please register to reserve your spot.

🛍️ We are always trying to add variety to our vendors and vendors sign up is open, apply today!

⛺️ Interested in going to show but aren’t local or just want to be apart of the action, camping sign ups are up and please note spaces are limited.

You can find everything here on the link below

https://www.agsem.org/june-s-antique-engine-tractor-show

Let us know in the comments what you are excited to see this year?

04/22/2024

We have some awesome classes coming up here that have limited spaces available. if you are interested sign up quick!

This Saturday April 27th we have Blacksmithing 101 class from 9am-3pm where you can learn some beginning skills and techniques.

May 8th starts the 400 Day Anniversary Clock Class series where every Wednesday in May you can learn about clock maintenance of clocks from the 1950s to 1960s.

To sign up go under education on our website
www.agsem.org

Or if you have questions email [email protected]

04/06/2024

AGSEM Members… Thank You!

Fiber Arts Fiesta, Day One, was a roaring success! Thank you to the weavers and spinners for all of their amazing hard work, art, and skill. You are beyond fantastic. The entire membership is appreciative!

To all of the volunteers who came out to lend a hand, know we see and appreciate you. None of this is possible without all of your help!

To my staff… each of you is go above and beyond every day. Thank you for your valuable support.

To the participating board members… I see you too! It takes a village!

On to Day Two!

Signed,

Your Ex. Director 🥰

04/05/2024

We are closed today because of the rain and to get the place ready for the weekend’s festivities, but we will be open tomorrow.

Fiber arts Fiesta is happening both April 6th & 7th this weekend! We have been excited for this and will be OPEN ALL WEEKEND!

You can buy tickets online, sign up for workshops & lectures and learn more about all we have on our site www.agsem.org

04/03/2024

We will be having live music at Fiber Arts Fiesta !!

Check out Jackson Wagner on Saturday and Chris Walker on Sunday

Fiber Arts Fiesta is only a few days away so stop by either day from 10am-4pm for all sorts of fiber fun and museum magic!

04/02/2024

We are coming up on Fiber Arts Fiesta this weekend and we will have lots of things to enjoy!

Demonstrations - live music - workshops - food & drinks - shopping - keynote speakers - kids activities - and more!!

Also the museum houses will be open so if you ever wanted to learn more about
- clocks & watches
- steam engines
- model trains
- blacksmithing
- fiber arts
- tractors
- antique machinery
This is your perfect time to interact with the members of those houses and the museum.

And the Vista Gem & Mineral society will be having their April Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show
The same time as well! So lots to enjoy
https://vistarocks.org/shows/

Stop by and enjoy a whole weekend of fun. April 6th & 7th 10am - 4pm at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum.

Learn more at www.agsem.org

03/30/2024

Museum is closed to the public this weekend due to the rain. We will be reopen April 3rd.

Don’t forget fiber arts fiesta is next weekend come out for an amazing all museum event.

Thank you!

03/16/2024

Workshop Line up for Fiber Arts Fiesta is up! And we have a lot of exciting one to take.

Reserve your spot at www.agsem.org as spots are limited.

Join us April 6th & 7th from 10am - 4pm
For fiber fun and museum activities.

03/15/2024

March National Craft Month Share! 🧶🪡🧵
Our Spinners & Weavers house had an opportunity earlier this year to learn from where they l were taught about the style and techniques of Frida Hansen which involve the use of positive and negative space in a way to highlight and contrast elements of the work. Pieces were brought into to show different ways the technique could be used and our tapestry weavers were inspired to start their own.

Jill Koch a member here shared her finished project where she was able to incorporate some beading to really bring more to the piece. Truly Great work Jill!

If you would like to take some classes or join a workshop signs ups are available for

Super Saturday Fiber Art Workshops March 23rd
that includes:
Rigid Heddle
Inkle Weaving
Bobbin Lace
Beginning Spinning

Or join us at Fiber Arts Fiesta April 6th & 7th
Where we will have more workshops that include ice dying, felting, and more.

Are you a member? Want to read more on this project? Login into your member profile at www.agsem.org where you can access the Igniter Online for the full story and others like these!

03/14/2024

The Spinners & Weavers at AGSEM are gearing up for another Super Saturday officially the first one of 2024 where you can take some amazing classes.Classes held at AGSEM from 10am - 4pm On March 23rd a great way to get your craft month activity in.

Sign up online for a chance to take:

Rigid Heddle Weaving
Inkle Weaving
Beginning Spinning
Bobbin Lace

These classes are so fun! And are a great way to see if you want to pick up a new hobby and learn these new skills. Be careful though these hobbies are addicting you will be wanting to weave to your hearts content after them.

Signs ups are online www.agsem.org or email [email protected] to help with questions and sign up.

03/09/2024

The Wheelwrights at AGSEM took on a big restoration that we feel is perfect to share with you all for National Craft Month.

This is the restoration of the “Daisy Reaper”, actually the second time of this restoration happening at AGSEM. Invented by Cyrus McCormick in the Late 1800s , the “Daisy Reaper” is an agricultural advancement helping to replace strenuous manual labor involved in harvesting grain.

The care and craft taken to restore is why we feel this is a perfect sign of Craft for this National Craft Month.

Don’t forget this month if you head your the bookshop when you purchase an admission ticket kids 14 & under get a free book* in celebration of National Craft Month.

*while supplies last , 1 book per house hold*

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Are you a remember? Want to read more on this story? Members have access to a member only blog called Igniter Online through your membership portal. Check out more details on this story there.

03/04/2024

March is National Craft Month and we here at AGSEM have lots of talent and knowledge on our grounds. We will be highlighting some of the things we do here all month and showing off our craftsmanship.
👨‍🎨👩‍🔧🪡🧶⚒️✂️🖋️

📖 Also during this month we have a special book to share to inspire the youth to get more hands on. Stop by the museum gift shop when getting your admissions ticket and receive a book for kids 14 and under.
( 1 book per house hold while supplies last)

Keep an eye out for our giveaway contest we will be hosting on Instagram where you have the chance to win 🏆

(2) 🎟️ Tickets to the Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta
(2) 🎫 Tickets for Admission to AGSEM

Stay tuned for more this month.

03/02/2024

Museum Closed to the public, due to rain.

Stay safe and dry out there.
-the AGSEM team

03/02/2024

Next class starts March 7th for Blacksmithing 101 at 4pm to 8:30pm

Spots are still open
Sign up under education at www.AGSEM.org

02/26/2024

Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta 2024!!!! 🪅
April 6th -7th 10am - 4pm
Hosted by the Museum House
The Spinners & Weavers 🧶


Come to AGSEM for this amazing fiber focused event. Featuring vendors, demos, workshops, lectures, food, music and so much more.

Also come to see the museum in with appearances from our other houses including Blacksmithing, steam engines, clocks & watches, model trains, and other museum features.

To learn more
https://www.agsem.org/fiber-arts-fiesta
Presale tickets are Live
Vendors still being accepted

02/21/2024

Museum closed to the public due to rain, the museum will be open to the public again tomorrow Thursday Feb 22nd. Thank you for your understanding.

02/12/2024

We are excited for all the things we are doing here at AGSEM including our events we will be having this year in 2024!🥳

First event up on the list is
The Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta 🎊
hosted by our museum house
The Spinners & Weavers Guild
Palomar Handweavers Guild at AGSEM
Where we will feature
- Vendors & Makers
- Demonstrations and Exhibits
- Food & Drinks
- Guest Speakers & Workshops
- Activities for the whole family to enjoy

These events are good opportunities to see the museum in full swing and experience all the fun we have to offer for everyone!

02/07/2024

Due to the Rain, AGSEM will be closed to the public.
Thank you for your understanding.

02/01/2024

Due to the rain, AGSEM will be closed today to the public. We will be keeping an eye out on any improvements to the weather so check back for updates.

Thank you for your understanding.

07/23/2023

Check out our weavers! They are having fun creating all sorts of beautiful fiber arts!
You can join the fun and take a class at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum! We have beginner and intermediate classes to take for all skill levels!
See our website for upcoming classes www.agsem.com

Loving our Thursday's Show and Share! Clockwise from top left: Karen's wool rug, Jill's kumihimo necklace, Margie's rag rug, Robyn's felted hat, Karen's purple fish, and Ange's multicolored fish. Such talent!

07/20/2023

Did you know the AGSEM hosts Blacksmithing classes!

Learn how to use hammers and other tools to forge, bend and twist metal into desired shapes!

Students will work on three projects (one each month) including their first pair of blacksmith tongs. Classes are limited so sign up now!

Adult and Youth classes available. Visit https://www.agsem.com/Blacksmith-Classes.php
to sign up today!