Past HLPC Workshops

Textiles

Presented by Audrey Neuendorf, Conservator of the Ezra Meeker Historical Society

This was an opportunity to acquire information on textile preservation and how to care for your textile collection on a limited budget. Discussions included:

History of Linens and Collections
Accessioning
The Distinctive All White Linens
Care and Maintenance
Embroidery
Monograms
Metal Thread Work
Colors and Dyes
Clothing
Counterpanes
Quilts & Woven Coverlets
Tapestries

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Copyright Workshop

Presented by Fred Poyner, Registrar, Washington State Historical Society

Participants learned about copyright law in relation to items in their collections, including photographs, digital images, documents, sound recordings, motion pictures, literary works, etc.

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Grantwriting & Fundraising

Presented by Bitsey Bidwell
Program Manager, Washington State Arts Commission

Introduction to Fundraising: Special events, annual campaigns, foundation and corporation requests, and individual solicitations were covered in this introduction to the how and why of fundraising.

Grantwriting: An overview for new and experienced grantwriters of the process of developing a competitive grant proposal. The curriculum included practical help on how to write the application and how to develop a budget, along with extensive resource materials.

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Creating a Living History Program for Your Museum

Guest speaker: Mike McGuire, Senior Education Curator, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum; sponsored by Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Humanities Washington, and Harbor History Museum.

Attendees learned the basics of creating a living history character, including: benefits to visitors and docents, where to start, how to research your historic person, creating the script, costumes and props.

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