Vitality Arts Workshop: Textile Conservation at MFAH
About this Event
In this workshop geared toward older adults, participants will get a rare behind-the-scenes look at textile conservation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). The session begins at the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation, where Assistant Conservator for Textiles Sara Ludueña will lead a short presentation and guided viewing of quilted objects from the MFAH collection in the Textile Conservation Lab. Participants then return to Glassell for a repair session working with damaged textiles and leave with practical skills in basic quilt care and conservation techniques.
No prior experience required. All materials are provided. Refreshments are included and free parking is available in the Glassell/Kinder garage.
This workshop is part of the Vitality Arts series, presented by the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in partnership with the Community Artists' Collective and its Jubilee Quilt Circle. This program receives generous support from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
Locations: Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation and Glassell School of Art, Third Floor
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM
Meet in the Glassell Lobby
Host: Aryel Montalvo, Glassell Program Manager
Info: Meet program staff in the Glassell lobby. (Glassell School of Art: 5101 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77004)
🕑: 11:05 AM
Walk to Beck Building
Info: Group walks to meet Sara Ludueña, MFAH assistant textile conservator, in the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation. (Beck Garage Building, Fourth Floor | 1144 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004)
🕑: 11:25 AM
Arrival | Textile Conservation Presentation
Host: Sara Ludueña, Assistant Textile Conservator at MFAH
Info: Textile conservation presentation at Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation
🕑: 11:50 AM
Quilt viewing, conservator talk, and Q&A
Host: Sara Ludueña, Assistant Textile Conservator at MFAH
Info: Textile object viewing and talk in the Textile Conservation Lab in the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation
🕑: 12:15 PM
Wrap up and walk back to Glassell
Info: Glassell School of Art: 5101 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
🕑: 12:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Hands-on repair demo and activity in Core lecture room (Third Floor)
Host: Sara Ludueña, Assistant Textile Conservator at MFAH
Info: Hand-on activity and refreshments in the Core lecture room located on the third floor of the Glassell School of Art at 5101 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77004.
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