'Thread Lightly - Looking After Historic Textiles

Audley End House, Saffron Walden.

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Spend a few hours with Sally, a trained textile conservator, and learn how best to care for your carpets, linens, clothes, and other textiles. With over 20 years of experience in preventive conservation, Sally can show you how to check for signs of moth and insect damage, store and roll textiles, clean, and handle items to ensure they are well cared for. This 2-hour session will involve looking at historic textiles in Audley End House plus a practical session looking at preventive care. This event is moderate-challenging access as there are numerous stairs included to access various areas.