Most museums have textiles in their collections.  Do you know how to identify textile fibers and make sure you are doing the best you possibly can to preserve your textiles? This course is for you.

 

MS 212: Care of Textiles

November 6 to December 4, 2023  

Instructor:  Ann Coppinger

Location: https://museumclasses.org/

 

Description:
Caring for textiles demands an understanding of how and why they deteriorate. This course offers a simplified explanation of the origin and structure of textile fibers as well as the finished textile object; be it either a piece of whole cloth or a finished garment. Care of Textiles teaches students to identify fibers, fabric structures and finishes, write condition reports, and understand the agents of deterioration that are harmful to various fabrics both in storage on exhibit. Topics include preparing textiles for storage and exhibit, the use of archival materials with textiles, and three dimensional supports.

 

For more information:  https://www.collectioncare.org/care-textiles-line-course