Join our conservation sewing experts for a workshop on historical textiles at the Sigal Museum. There will be demonstrations and hands-on practice of specific techniques. The day’s schedule follows:
9:00-9:30 – Registration and coffee
9:30-10:00 – Introduction
10:00-11:00 – Conservation sewing demonstration and hands-on practice
11:00-11:45 – Packing and cleaning textiles
11:45 – 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00 – Conservation sewing demonstration and hands-on practice
2:00-2:15 – Break
2:15 – 3:30 – Dying supplies and sewing session
3:30-4:00 – Q&A
Specialty items and fabric packets will be provided for practice. Please bring your own sewing kit.
$25 for NCHGS and Museum & Library Alliance members; $35 non-members
Limited seating. RSVP and advance payment required.
Please call us at 610-253-1222 or e-mail at info@northamptonctymuseum.org to reserve your space