The Care of Textiles

When

Where

Fine Arts Center, 30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, 80903

Event Description

The Care of Textiles
August 16 @ 1:00 pm
Agents of Care Gallery
Join museum collections staff from 1–4 p.m. as they roll Diné rugs for long-term storage. Learn how the museum cares for and stores textiles, and see examples of the various materials and supplies used to keep these works safe. Feeling crafty? Visitors are invited to help sew special archival tags used for labeling textiles. Supplies provided (must be able to use needle and scissors). This drop-in program is free and open to the public.

Price

Free