Our next network meeting is as follows:
Wednesday 25th June, 10.30am – 12.30pm – online via Zoom
Join us to find out about the factors which can cause damage to your fashion collections and how to put simple processes in place to mitigate against them. The meeting will also provide the opportunity to network with others across the sector working on in this area.
Do you have sportswear in your collection but are not sure how to care for and display it? Would you like to know the principles of good textile care and how you can introduce these to your collection? Then this is the event from you!
Join Sporting Heritage’s Fran Stovold and guest speaker, textile conservator, Rebecca Bissonnet as they focus on understanding the agents of deterioration and how you can address them to protect your sportswear in a manageable way. We will also discuss when you can tackle textile care issues yourself and when it is appropriate to call in professional advice. Rebecca’s involvement at this meeting is designed to complement the in-person session she is delivering at our in-person Sport & Fashion Study on Friday 6th June.
There will be a Q&A session and opportunities to discuss different approaches and top tips for textile care and conservation. If you have queries about items in your collection take advantage of this opportunity to ask an expert!
There will also be time for network breakout sessions to discuss the theme of audience development in more depth in rooms which will include:
- Nations focus
- Sport focus – for example Football Heritage and Rugby League Heritage
- National Collections of Sport
- Heritage Champions – sports clubs and governing bodies representatives
Our networking events are free of charge to all delegates, but for organisational purposes we do ask that you only book a space if you are able to attend.
This event is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the players of the National Lottery, and Heritage Compass.
