Northern Ireland Museums Council
Caring for Textiles and Curating a Costume Exhibition

Tue 4th May 2010, Ulster Museum

The course is aimed at museum staff who store and exhibit textile artefacts. It will focus on how to curate a textile exhibition, preserving textile material and how to support textile costume when in storage and while on display.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the day participants will:

• Understand causes of deterioration in textile material
• Know the appropriate environmental conditions for textile display
• What material and methods should be used for storage and display
• How to curate a costume exhibition
• How to dress a mannequin
• Identify problems associated with textile objects brought in by course participants

Cost:
£45.00 for members £70 for non members

Time:
10am - 4pm