Camille Breeze and students at the International Preservation Studies Center in Mount Carroll, IL.
International Preservation Studies Center
Textile Stabilization Using Sheer OverlaysCamille Myers Breeze
Date: June 20-22, 2019 International Preservation Studies Center Freeport, IL Conservators employ three main types of sheer overlay to stabilize deteriorated textiles: net, silk sheer, and synthetic sheer. Each material has its pros and cons including cost, availability, invisibility, ease of use, and archival stability. The benefit of any sheer overlay is that it provides immediate stabilization as well as preventative protection. Participants will learn how to use all three of these sheer materials and, more importantly, how to determine which overlay is best for a given situation. This workshop is intended for people with excellent hand skills and experience working with museum artifacts. Sewing skills are required. You may choose to bring your own clean, pest-free textile that is quilt sized or smaller. |
Displaying Historic TextilesCamille Myers Breeze
Date: June 24-26, 2019 International Preservation Studies Center Freeport, IL Temporary display of flat textiles, such as quilts, flags, embroideries, and lace, is a challenge faced every season by museum staff. Learning what technique is best for each textile is essential to safe and attractive exhibition of these often fragile and large items. This three-day workshop will begin with choosing textiles that are good candidates for display. Basic documentation and surface cleaning will then be taught. Attendees will learn hands on how to create a slant mount and a pinable mount for display of small to medium-sized textiles. Magnetic and Velcro hanging systems will then be created for larger textiles. Other display solutions, such as pressure mounting and framing, will also be presented for comparison. This workshop is intended for people with excellent hand skills and experience working with museum artifacts. Sewing skills are preferred but not required. |