Recent Acquisitions Study Session
This event takes place on 30th March 2019 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and will take place at St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW.
It is a Guild event being organised by Isabel Dibden Wright, isabeldibdenwright@gmail.com.
This afternoon visit will be an opportunity to view some of the recent acquisitions made to the Quilters’ Guild collection. Heather Audin, the curator, will be leading this session. We will benefit from her expertise and she will be able to give us valuable insight into the history and provenance of these pieces. It may encourage some of you to consider some research into what you are able to study during the visit.
Information on how to find The Quilters’ Guild, including a map and travel directions, can be found at www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/finding-us/
Please complete the booking form below. Spaces are limited, and we need yourbooking no later than Monday 4thMarch 2019.
Exploring Research Study Day
This event takes place on 29th June 2019 from 10:30am to 4:00pm and will take place at St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW.
It is a Guild event being organised by BQSG Isabel Dibden Wright, isabeldibdenwright@gmail.com.
Quilts can be fascinating items to study and if you have always wondered how to go about unlocking their secrets here is your chance to find out more. This is a full day workshop on how to begin quilt research. The sessions are suitable for beginners to quilt research and those wishing to gain new ideas on research techniques or who haven’t done research for a while.
On the day you will be able to learn about different approaches to studying historic and contemporary quilts and quiltmaking practice. There will be guidance on selecting a research topic, finding information, putting quilts into context and working with museums. There will also be a practical study session with the chance to examine quilts in detailfrom The Quilters’ Guild Collection, and learn how to “read” a quilt.
The study day will be led by Isabel Dibden Wright, previously Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Bridget Long, Chair of the BQSG Research Panel and Heather Audin, curator of The Quilters’ Guild Collection.
Information on how to find The Quilters’ Guild, including a map and travel directions, can be found at www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/finding-us/
Please complete the booking form below. Spaces are limited, so early booking is advisable.
(Please note: There are no facilities for refreshments on site so please bring them with you. Due to space restrictions lunch must be taken off site, but there are many places to eat nearby).