[adsw-announce] How to Preserve and Repair Your Favorite Treasures
Programs (programs@adsw.org)
Thu, 29 May 2008 18:05:11 -0400
How to Preserve and Repair Your Favorite Treasures
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 2-5 PM
at
Elinor Coleman's Vintage Mirage
210 North Lee Street
Alexandria, Virginia
The nearest Metro stations are King Street or Braddock Road, each about
1.25 miles away.
Members: $5; Nonmembers: $15
Space is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested to guarantee you a
spot. Walk-ins are welcome, space allowing. Please reserve by Tuesday,
June 3.
As Art Deco Society members, we all have experienced the panic when we
discover rust, mold, spots, tears or breaks in our favorite treasures
from the past. Elinor Coleman will demonstrate the basics of
preservation and repair for an array of items such as vintage clothing
and jewelry. In addition, Elinor will discuss reasons and situations for
taking the item to an expert restorer.
This hands on demonstration and talk will take place on a day when the
store Vintage Mirage is normally closed, so that Elinor will be able to
share her personal collection of antique jewelry, buttons, buckles,
clothing, ornaments for the hair, purses, and hats. In addition, Art
Deco Society members will have an opportunity to shop in Vintage Mirage
and receive a discount on purchases that day.
For Elinor, mixing the vintage and contemporary elements create her
unique style of dressing, costuming, and accessorizing which are
reflected in the wide range of items in her store Vintage Mirage. Ms.
Coleman's mission is to educate and share her knowledge about the
history, wearability, maintenance, repair, and preservation of all of
these items.
Elinor Coleman is a professional dancer and choreographer from New York
City. In addition to ADSW, she is a member of the National Button
Society, The Victorian Society of Falls Church, The Costume Society of
America, National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops, National Dance
Education Organization, Capitol Region Educators Dance Organization, and
Metro Dance DC. Elinor also serves as a consultant to Dance Place,
Washington DC, and Life With Cancer.
For more information about this event or to RSVP, send email to Karyn
Jarboe, kjarboe@adsw.org, or call 703-864-7070.
For more information about the Art Deco Society of Washington,
visit www.adsw.org.
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