Wistariahurst Museum along with the Pioneer Valley History Network and University Products present: CARE OF MUSEUM TEXTILES Workshop for Caretakers of Cultural Agencies Monday, November 4, 2013 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m $45 per participant Wistariahurst Museum in collaboration with The Pioneer Valley History Network (PVHN) and University Products of Holyoke are excited to bring to staff, volunteers, and trustees of cultural agencies in the Pioneer Valley and Western Massachusetts this half-day workshop. Instructor Camille Myers Breeze of Museum Textile Services, will provide hands-on introductory training on how to safely handle, surface clean, re-house, and stabilize vulnerable historic clothing and textiles. Space is limited so register early. Efforts have been made to make this workshop affordable for smaller institutions with limited budgets. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Call or email Penni Martorell at Wistariahurst Museum at 413-322-5660 or [log in to unmask] to register. Bring your lunch or order a box lunch upon arrival Please DO NOT BRING TEXTILES, samples will be provided. Sponsors: The Pioneer Valley History Network (PVHN) & University Products of Holyoke Penni Martorell Curator & City Historian Mon., Tues., Thurs, Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Wed. 10:30 to 5 p.m. Research Hours: By Appointment Wistariahurst Museum 238 Cabot Street Holyoke, MA 01040 413-322-5660 ext. 5169 www.wistariahurst.org [log in to unmask] Please update my email address in your address book. Email to [log in to unmask] will only be forwarded until December 31, 2013 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).