Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre Christmas Lecture
PACC Christmas Lecture
Textile Craft and Conservation
4 December 7pm
Tickets: https://thepacc.org.uk/public-lecture/
In this talk textile conservator and craftsperson Isabella Rossi will discuss her working relationship with craft and conservation. Textile conservation is the repair of historic textiles for museums, institutions, and private individuals. She will discuss her work as an art conservator, her pursuits in textile crafts, and how these influence each other in her practice.
Bio:
Isabella Rossi is the textile conservator behind Rossi Conservation, a textile conservation studio based in Dunbar. In 2020, she earned her MPhil in Textile Conservation from the University of Glasgow. She has worked with institutions such as the National Trust for Scotland, National Museums Scotland, and the V&A Dundee. Additionally, she is the President of the Edinburgh Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers and an avid textile craftsperson. She is also passionate about teaching the public about textile crafts and preservation through talks, workshops, and articles.
Email:
Website: www.rossiconservation.com
