We are offering a three-day immersion course on the care of textile collections in
museum settings. It runs from November 7 - 9 here at the University of Victoria,
and will be taught by Jane Hutchins who has worked as a textile conservator and
consultant with many North American collections.
 
The course has the following description:
 
CARING FOR TEXTILE COLLECTIONS
The costumes, household linens, soft furnishings and
other textiles which make up significant parts of many
museum collections require very specialized care and
handling to ensure their safety. This three-day workshop for
staff responsible for collections of costume and flat textiles will
emphasize the principles of preventive conservation and the
implementation of effective in-house preservation practices.
Topic include:
  - the characteristics of textiles and textile collections and how
    these influence care
  - the influence of environment on deterioration
  - protecting textile collections against pests
  - appropriate handling
  - techniques for storage and display
  - working with a conservator
Lectures will be augmented with demonstrations and practical
exercises.
 
Location:  University of Victoria - on the southern tip of Vancouver Island
Fees: (Canadian Funds)  $260 (Canadian Funds)
 
Please let me know if you'd like to receive information and registration materials!
 
Joy Davis
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria
604-721-8462
FAx 604-721-8774
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Joy Davis
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria
604-721-8462
FAx 604-721-8774
email  [log in to unmask]