Members' Event:

Thread Lightly - Looking After Historic Textiles

DATE

Thu 20 Mar 2025 

TIME

10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm

LOCATION

Audley End House and Gardens 

SUITABLE FOR

Adults

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' experience in preventive conservation, Sally can show you how to check for signs of moth and insect damage, store and roll textiles and clean and handle items to ensure they are well cared for. This two-hour session will involve looking at historic textiles in Audley End House plus a practical session looking at preventive care.

This event is graded as moderate/challanging access as there are numerous stairs to access various areas.

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £20

How to book

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THIS PAGE AT 9AM ON MONDAY 14 OCTOBER.

How to find us

Property: Audley End House and Gardens
Address: Off London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex, East of England

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