Precious Strand’s History and Inspiration for Recycling Textiles – May 7th

Precious Strand’s History and Inspiration for Recycling Textiles – A talk by Sharn Matthews

Talk Overview

In past centuries textiles were comparatively expensive and were valued and re-used accordingly in most cultures. Today it is not the cost of purchase that concerns us but the environmental costs which are becoming more important. This talk explores aspects of the history of recycled textiles and some creative approaches to inspire recycling today.

The Speaker

Sharn worked in and with museums for over 40 years, starting with the Wisbech and Fenland Museum and culminating in running the Grosvenor Museum, Chester. Currently she volunteers with Northampton and Oundle Museums. Most of her work has been with costume collections but she has also explored various aspects of social and decorative art history on the way. Sharn is also a keen embroiderer and lover of historic recipes.

Talk Details

This talk starts at 2.00pm and will be approx. 45mins – 1 hour. If you choose a cream tea or afternoon tea this will be served after the talk. Lunch bookings will be at 12.30pm.

All tickets include parking for the duration of the event and ticket type. Members, of course, benefit from free parking all day.

Lunch menu must be pre-ordered when you book. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when you book your ticket.

PLEASE NOTE: Lunch and afternoon tea ticket sales close two days before the event.