# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Sector study day using the Ashes to Fashion exhibition to explore textiles care and mounting in museum collectionsAbout this EventTraining Overview"Ashes to Fashion" is a major fashion exhibition at the Ulster Museum, celebrating 50 years of rebuilding its costume and textile collection after a devastating 1976 fire.During this event, there will be opportunities for discussion and problem solving as well as a curator's tour of the Ashes to Fashion exhibition during non-public opening times.Tour of Ashes to Fashion with curator to explore the mounting and collections care aspects of display.Case study looking at the mounting process from Ashes to FashionExploring upcoming project to mount costumes belonging to ‘Belfast’s first drag queen’ Mizz MaeQ&A and problem-solving session.Delegates are invited to bring in items or photos from their own collections for the problem-solving session if required.Lunch will be provided.About the Exhibition:On 11th November 1976, a devastating fire at Malone House in South Belfast – where the Ulster Museum’s fashion collection was being stored at the time - led to the near-total loss of the original costume and textile collection.Fifty years on, the Ulster Museum fashion collection stands stronger than ever. A collection reborn through significant acquisitions, a future-proof collecting policy and generous donations, making it one of the most important collections in Western Europe.Who is the session suitable for?Suitable for all but places are limited to 15 people.TrainersBethany Skuce & Charlotte McReynolds (National Museums NI)How to Book & Refund PolicyBookings can be made via Eventbrite or by returning a completed Training Booking Form with a PO number.NI Museums Council does not offer refunds on cancellations made within two weeks week of the course date, however the place can be transferred to another person within your organization or who is also a member.Eventbrite cancellations made over two weeks before the event will be refunded minus the Eventbrite booking fee. Please note that costs are inclusive of the Eventbrite booking fee. By default, Eventbrite do not provide refunds on fees. This means that the attendee will receive a refund for the amount they paid minus the Eventbrite fees.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/ashes-to-fashion-textiles-collections-care-and-mounting/100001995663815193
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Ulster Museum
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 50, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Belfast
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Ulster Museum
- **lat**: 54.5824152
- **long**: -5.9324744
- **full address**: Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting being held?
  - **A:** Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting takes place on Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting?
  - **A:** Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting is organized by NI Museums Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ashes to Fashion: Textiles Collections Care and Mounting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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