10:00am - 4:00pm, 27th & 28th July
Location: Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green St, Kidderminster DY10 1AZ
This in person two-day course aims to provide an insight into how machine and hand-woven carpets are made, their basic structure and how this impacts on their care and maintenance. There will be a tour of the Museum coupled with sessions including the examination of carpet samples, discussions on the behaviour of carpets in use, on the impact of display on deterioration, on handling and rolling, dry and wet cleaning choices and choice of equipment. There will also be an opportunity to discuss basic repairs and participants will be encouraged to share their own experience.
Kindly note that delegates will need to arrive between 10 -10.30am on the 27th (tea/coffee on arrival), and the course will finish by 4pm on the 28th. Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation.