Our one-hour events are available in-person and online. These introductory courses are developed for the general public, collectors, and the museum field.
Downsizing Heirlooms and Collectibles
Developed for people who are looking to downsize their heirlooms and the other important objects in their lives. Learn how to assess your items, ask the right questions, and understand the different options you have as you decide what to keep and what to let go. <full proposal>
Saving Your Family Photos
Learn how to identify, preserve, and interpret the old photographs in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop that incorporates authentic examples of 19th and 20th century images. <full proposal>
Saving Your Wedding Dress
Learn how to preserve wedding dresses both old and new. Explore the many options you have as you choose whether to store, re-use, or share your dress with others. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop that incorporates real-life examples into the curriculum. <full proposal>
Learn how to properly identify, preserve, and interpret your treasured garments, quilts, and other textile-based items. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop filled with lots of images, examples, and authentic items. <full proposal>
Saving Your Clothing & Textiles
Learn how to identify, preserve, and care for the books and papers in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop filled with lots of images, examples, and authentic items. <full proposal>
Saving Your Books & Papers
Learn how to create safe storage & display environments for your home, museum, or organization. This quick-paced, introductory workshop is filled with tips and tricks that everyone can use to improve the conditions of their prized-possessions. <full proposal>
Creating an Ideal Storage Environment
This workshop is ideal for individuals who would like to develop an exhibit or display for their organization but don’t know where to start. This introductory workshop includes exhibit development basics as well as the tips and tricks you need to create a professional-looking exhibition with a small or even non-existent budget.
Exhibit Development for Beginners
Contact us for details. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Link to Upcoming Events Calendar
Recent Events:
Clothing & Textile Collections: Preservation, Interpretation, & Exhibition (3-Part webinar series)
Iowa Museum Association
A complete list of speaking engagements is available here.
