10am to 4.30pm

The course

A one-day course looking at clothing worn by individuals of a low status who lived in dwellings similar to those at the museum. We will also compare their clothing with that of higher status individuals, with evidence from books and pictures. You will have a chance to see items that have been re-created for use at the Museum by interpreters and volunteers and the tutor’s work and research relating to other sites.

There will be opportunities to handle original garments and fabrics, to examine stock replica clothing, discuss the techniques involved, examine clothing in detail, and maybe try out a few stitches.

The tutor


Barbara Painter has researched and made replica clothing for museums for many years, and has an extensive background as a costume designer in theatre, film and television. She has been involved with the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum’s Historic Clothing project for a few years and regularly contributes to the needlework group.

Participants information

Please bring a notebook, tape measure, camera and sketch book. Material will be provided for any sewn samples.

Fee

£60 per person, to include all tuition, teas & coffees. The cafe will be open for lunch or you can bring a packed lunch.

Offer: book two places on any of the heritage professional courses costing £60 at the same time and pay £50 per place!

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation validated by Bournemouth University. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.