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There is still room available in the care of textiles online course that
starts on November 7
MS212: Care of Textiles
Instructor: Ann Coppinger
Price: $475
Dates: November 7 to December 2, 2011
Location: online at www.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.
Logistics:
Participants in Care of Textiles work at their own pace through sections
and interact through online chats. Instructor Ann Coppinger is available
at scheduled times for email support. Care of Textiles includes online
literature, slide lectures and student-teacher/group-teacher dialog. The
course is limited to 20 participants.
Care of Textiles runs four weeks. To reserve a spot in the course,
please pay at http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html If you have
trouble please contact Helen Alten at [log in to unmask]
The Instructor:
Ann Coppinger runs the conservation department and teaches conservation
at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has a master's
in museum studies specializing in costume and textile conservation from
FIT. She is a former NEA master apprentice at the Textile Conservation
Workshop. Ms. Coppinger previously worked for 22 years in fashion in New
York City. She has degrees in both fashion design and pattern making
from FIT.
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Brad Bredehoft
Sales and Technology Manager
Northern States Conservation Center
www.collectioncare.org
www.museumclasses.org
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