Have you ever wonder how to avoid your treasured textile disasters ?
Event open to members and non members
The Subiaco Women's shed is fortunate to have Gaynor Ashford from the Embroiders' Guild of WA, Textile Collection Group, to share her knowledge on Textile Disasters and Conservation.
You are invited to bring along an article of significance to you - Gaynor will suggest the best way to preserve it
See you there !
Registration essential :
Members - FREE;
Non members - $10
About Gaynor Ashford:
Gaynor Ashford joined the Textile Collection group of the Embroiderers’ Guild of WA in 2006. She completed the Certificate of Museum Studies and studied at the Conservation labs of the WA Museum. She also volunteered at the Anglican Archives and the Sisters of Mercy Archives.
She enjoys the work of textile conservation where all manner of textiles are prepared for safe storage, for display and exhibition.
The stories these objects tell give depth to the history of life in Western Australia. From a piece of lace collar belonging to a fine lady, a tea cloth embroidered in the long hours aboard an emigrant ship, to an embroidered laundry apron. The exquisite embroidery challenges made by members who worked for the family by day, and stitched as a pleasure for themselves in the evening.
