Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing
Online workshop with Eva Basile, Fondazione Arte della Seta Lisio, IT
15. – 27.02.2021

Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing<br>Online workshop with Eva Basile, Fondazione Arte della Seta Lisio, IT<br>15. – 27.02.2021

The Fondazione Arte della Seta Lisio near Florence is one of the most important places in the world when it comes to historical fabrics. This valuable institution not only reconstructs historical fabrics, but also passes on extensive knowledge of old techniques and weaving processes.
In the wake of the Corona crisis, the Fondatione switched some of its workshops to online courses, which has the advantage that they are more easily accessible.

In February Eva Basile, who is known to many ETN members from previous conferences, will lead an interesting workshop:

Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing
Online workshop with Eva Basile, Fondazione Arte della Seta Lisio, IT
15. – 27.02.2021

Course participants will learn how to identify the constituent elements of woven textiles according to the methods proposed by the Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens. Observation of historical samples in varying states of conservation, modern reconstructions and contemporary wovens.
The student receives textile fragments that will be analyzed under the guidance of the teacher. The teacher will show magnified images under the electronic microscope, guiding each student in the discovery of simple weaves such as gros and satin and complex structures such as reps alternatif and velvets.

course length: 40 hours
total cost: 750 €

The course will be online and held in English. Clarifications and explanations available also in Italian language.


More information and timetable:
https://www.fondazionelisio.org/en/education/scheduled-courses/plain-cloth-analysis-online/

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