Living History: Victorian Hairwork Traditional Wirework Hair Flowers

Name: Living History: Victorian Hairwork Traditional Wirework Hair Flowers
Start: 2026-05-31T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-31T16:00:00-07:00
Location: 303 Willamette St (enter driveway off 3rd and Pearl Streets), Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97401

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

303 Willamette St (enter driveway off 3rd and Pearl Streets), Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97401 | Eugene, OR

Step into the parlor of the Shelton-McMurphy-Johnson House for a rare, hands-on look at the intricate art of Victorian hairwork. Material culture historian and artist Diane Irby will be demonstrating the delicate technique of wirework - transforming hair into exquisite floral forms just as women did in the 19th century.
Guests are invited to observe the process and, if time permits, may get the chance to try their hand at the craft and even take home a small hair flower. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and engage in conversation during the demonstration to learn more about the history and process.
Join us to experience the fascinating beauty of this traditional 19th-century parlor art in our historic setting.
Please bring a $5.00 donation for the museum!