’Tis the season for unboxing — and properly *re*-boxing — your cherished heirloom textiles! Whether it’s your grandmother’s holiday tablecloth or a handmade winter blanket, caring for these special pieces helps preserve the memories they hold.

Join textile conservator Zoey Hasselbring for a cozy, hands-on workshop on how to store, package, and protect your treasured textiles so they last for many holidays to come and for generations to follow. Learn how to keep your family’s valued pieces, from quilts and samplers, to table linens and tree skirts, in beautiful condition so they can be displayed, handled, and handed down with pride.

When/Where:

Saturday, December 6, 1-4pm

ICA Art Conservation, 2937 West 25 Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

Cost:

$75 ($65 for employees and volunteers of ICA institutional members!)

You’ll learn:

• Where and how to store your heirloom textiles

• Rolling vs. folding flat textiles

• Safe ways to store clothing and accessories

• How to make your own padded hanger

• Tips for packing a textile for shipping

• Creative ideas for boxing textiles as gifts 

You’ll go home with:

• Practical guidelines for storing textiles

• Resources for archival-quality materials

• Supplies to make your own padded hanger

• Tissue for storing or gifting your textiles

Keep your holiday treasures merry, bright, and beautifully preserved — for this season and the next generation.

The workshop is limited to 10 participants, so reserve your spot today! 

👉 RSVP by November 21, 2025