Online Textile Courses Announced: Not Just for Museum People

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching three online textiles & clothing workshops for the Iowa Museum Association in early 2022. Here’s a little more about what to expect:

Clothing & Textile Collections: Preservation, Interpretation, & Exhibition

This three-part series provides an introduction to textiles and clothing care in a museum setting. The series provides professional guidance in artifact preservation and storage, identification and interpretation, and exhibition and display.

Clothing & Textiles Preservation & Storage (January 24)
This course provides an introductory look into textile-based collections care focusing on environmental conditions, artifact-safe materials, recommended storage methods and systems for different types of items, basic cleaning processes, and logistical issues.

Clothing & Textiles Identification & Interpretation (January 31)
Learn how to identify 19th and 20th century fashions and other textile items and discuss some unique ways to think about and interpret the artifacts in your collection. This is an introductory course; additional resources will be provided to assist your individual identification needs.

Clothing & Textiles Exhibition & Display (February 7)
Learn how to safely exhibit a variety of textile-based items and how artifact preservation is woven into the exhibit development process. We will discuss different exhibit formats (temporary exhibitions, permanent installations, furnishing plans, and more) as well as proper artifact mounting and display options, as well as environmental requirements.

Date & Time Sessions will take place from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. January 24, January 31, and February 7, 2022. REGISTER HERE

Sounds neat, right? We’ll have a lot to cover but I promise we’ll have a lot of fun, too. I know it’s not for a while, but I wanted to let you know about it ASAP so you have time to save the date and tell your friends and colleagues. Since it’s on Zoom, the more participants the merrier! See you online in 2022.

Curious about my other workshops and events schedule? Be sure to visit the Workshops and Events links at the top of the page. I would love to work with you and your organization to create an event just for you.