Sector study day using the Ashes to Fashion exhibition to explore textiles care and mounting in museum collections

Training Overview

"Ashes to Fashion" is a major fashion exhibition at the Ulster Museum, celebrating 50 years of rebuilding its costume and textile collection after a devastating 1976 fire.

During this event, there will be opportunities for discussion and problem solving as well as a curator's tour of the Ashes to Fashion exhibition during non-public opening times.

Tour of Ashes to Fashion with curator to explore the mounting and collections care aspects of display.

Case study looking at the mounting process from Ashes to Fashion

Exploring upcoming project to mount costumes belonging to ‘Belfast’s first drag queen’ Mizz Mae

Q&A and problem-solving session.

Delegates are invited to bring in items or photos from their own collections for the problem-solving session if required.

Lunch will be provided.

About the Exhibition:

On 11th November 1976, a devastating fire at Malone House in South Belfast – where the Ulster Museum’s fashion collection was being stored at the time - led to the near-total loss of the original costume and textile collection.

Fifty years on, the Ulster Museum fashion collection stands stronger than ever. A collection reborn through significant acquisitions, a future-proof collecting policy and generous donations, making it one of the most important collections in Western Europe.

Who is the session suitable for?

Suitable for all but places are limited to 15 people.

Trainers

Bethany Skuce & Charlotte McReynolds (National Museums NI)

How to Book & Refund Policy

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite or by returning a completed Training Booking Form with a PO number.

NI Museums Council does not offer refunds on cancellations made within two weeks week of the course date, however the place can be transferred to another person within your organization or who is also a member.

Eventbrite cancellations made over two weeks before the event will be refunded minus the Eventbrite booking fee. Please note that costs are inclusive of the Eventbrite booking fee. By default, Eventbrite do not provide refunds on fees. This means that the attendee will receive a refund for the amount they paid minus the Eventbrite fees.

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