Introduction to the Care of Textiles is a community event in Minneapolis, MN on January 13, 2027. Free to attend.
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Waitlist Only In-Person Introduction to the Care of Textiles
Host Site: American Swedish Institute- Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 9:00am โ 4:00pm
This one-day, in-person workshop taught by our Senior Textile Conservator, Beth McLaughlin. Included will be an introduction to the different types of textiles, from historic clothing to fine art wall-hangings; a hands-on id lab to characterize common fibers; a discussion of the agents of deterioration (particularly light exposure) as they effect textiles; and a demonstration of exhibition and storage materials.
Instructors: Beth McLaughlin, Senior Textile Conservator
Registration is fullโ contact bkinsky@preserveart.org to be added to the waitlist!
Thanks to funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
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2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hosted By
Midwest Art Conservation Center
The Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC), located in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a resource for nonprofit institutions, artists, corporations and individuals, providing “museum-quality co...
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