Textile
Seminar at The Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill
Postponed
Powerhouse Discovery Centre
172 Showground Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154
"Unpacking The Powerhouse Museum's Textile Collections"
Arranged to coincide with the next Open Day at the Powerhouse Discovery
Centre at Castle Hill, this seminar has been organised to specifically
target TEA members with a textiles specialty. The program for the day
will include:
* an illustrated talk by the Powerhouse Museum's Principal Curator, Christina
Sumner, on their textile collection.
* a tour of the Olympic costumes with the Curator of Design and Society
(Fashion and Dress), Glynis Jones
* an overview of 'Design, Make Evaluate' program for TAS teachers with
Lysele Assarapin, Education and Volunteers Coordinator, Powerhouse Discovery
Centre
* preserving textiles with Suzanne Chee, Conservator of Textiles, Powerhouse
Museum
* the museum's Dress Register and Lace International Award with Lindie
Ward, Curator of Design and Society (Textiles and Lace)
Come along and enjoy the day's activities and also take the opportunity
to see firsthand what wonderful educational resources are available at
the Powerhouse Discovery Centre.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Bookings essential, to assist with catering requirements. (Bookings close
March 10th)
Book through: tea@teansw.com.au
Include name, school, email/phone contact
Cost: $20 per person
Payment can be made on arrival at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre
Meet in main entry foyer for registration on arrival.