# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fanning the Past
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Fans are beautifully crafted objects which transcend class and culture, offering an insight into the social history of communities across the world. From aristocrats to townspeople, suffragettes to scholars, entertainers to explorers – the fans reflect a diverse and dynamic hinterland shaped by trade, education, and curiosity. Though donor records are often sparse, every fan holds a story. This engaging talk, given by Cairns Mason and Catherine Smith, will explore the remarkable collection cared for by Culture Perth and Kinross.

Cairns Mason and Catherine Smith are enthusiasts, collectors and authors of numerous articles on fans. Since 2018, they have been members of Fan Circle International, a charity which encourages collection, preservation, research into and education about fans. Over the winter of 2024/25, with the support of Culture Perth and Kinross, Cairns and Catherine examined, photographed and enhanced catalogue data on all fans held within Culture Perth and Kinross’ collections and followed this up by undertaking further research on some of the pieces.

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the start time.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/perth/fanning-the-past/200029353263628
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Perth
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 78 George Street, PH1 5LB Perth, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 56.39812
- **long**: -3.42769
- **full address**: 78 George Street, PH1 5LB Perth, United Kingdom, 59 George Street, Perth, PH1 5, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Fanning the Past
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fanning the Past being held?
  - **A:** Fanning the Past takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 78 George Street, PH1 5LB Perth, United Kingdom, 59 George Street, Perth, PH1 5, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fanning the Past?
  - **A:** Fanning the Past is organized by Perth Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fanning the Past is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Perth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fanning the Past sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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