For anyone who is in the London area, and interested in Medieval embroidery, I have just seen notice of this one day event mentioned on Thistle Thread âs blog, and also a 17th â19th century costuming course:
English Medieval Embroidery Unpicked What : Conferences & Symposia When : Saturday 12 November 2016 Where : The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/galleries/level-4/room-LT-lydia-and-manfred-gorv y-lecture-theatre/ STUDY DAY: This study day explores the world of England's Medieval luxury embroideries, known as Opus Anglicanum. We will examine their materials, techniques and design; the patrons and artists involved; and the extraordinary images depicted on them. During the later Middle Ages, England enjoyed an international reputation for its luxury embroideries, produced for Europe's greatest patrons including kings, queens, cardinals and popes. This study day will put embroideries in the exhibition Opus Anglicanum: Masters of Medieval Embroidery under the microscope, examining their materials, techniques and design; the patrons and artists involved; and exploring the extraordinary images depicted on them. Leading experts in the field will discuss these questions in what promises to be a fascinating afternoon. With exhibition curator Glyn Davies, V&A course director Sally Dormer, and Jennifer Wearden. 14.00 - 16.30, Saturday 12 November 2016 £35 full, £30 concessions, £15 students New V&A Course https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/whatson/index/view/id/3780/event/NEW-----Fabric-an d-Dress-at-the-V-A-Clothworkers--Centre/dt/2017-01-20/free/2 There are many events at the V&A around their new Opus Anglicanum exhibit - many are already sold out. But there is a new one - not related - that has just published and those in the area who are interested might want to jump on it. NEW â Fabric and Dress at the V&A Clothworkers' Centre What : Courses When : Fridays, 20 Jan â 10 March 2017, 10:30 â 13:00 Where : Blythe House SHORT COURSE: Join us for a unique object-led course at the V&A Clothworkersâ Centre and examine the evolution of menâs and womenâs dress from the 17th to the 19th century. Over the course of 8 weeks, you will explore fabrics; costume construction, embroidery, and printing; and changing social and gender identities. Supplemented with illustrated lectures and gallery talks at the V&A South Kensington, this course offers students a truly unique opportunity to inspect and study one of the most important collections of textiles and fashion in the world. Sue [email protected] http://babbsandbaobabs.blogspot.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
