September
1 Wednesday
ASK-A-CURATOR, ASK-A-CONSERVATOR
10:30 AM–1 PM
Curious about a rug or textile you purchased while traveling or that you’ve recently inherited? Looking for advice on how to properly store and display your pieces? Drop in to learn more about your objects from Textile Museum curatorial and conservation staff. TM curators specialize in traditional textiles from non-Western cultures, but conservation staff can answer questions about caring for textiles produced worldwide. Fee: free/members; $5/non-members. No reservations are required. Please note that this program will not be offered in June, July or August.
4 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
5 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
11 Saturday
TM SHOP SALE
10 AM-5 PM
Save up to 60% on select books, textiles, jewelry and wearable merchandise at The TM Shop's annual sale. Customers can also view and purchase select sale merchandise in the sale category at the Shop Online, Shop early for the best selection and discounts!
RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Embroideries from Myanmar (Burma)
10:30 AM
Using examples from her own collection and those brought by the audience, lecturer and author Sylvia Lu will explore the history, tradition and repertoire of the flamboyant and often lavish Burmese embroideries.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Paper Dolls and Action Heroes
2-4 PM
Choose between designing your own paper doll wardrobe from a selection of mid-century modern patterns and your own action hero costume using a series of templates. Suitable for ages 4 to 12. Free; no reservations required.
12 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
18 Saturday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
19 Sunday
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
25 Saturday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Living with Textiles
10:15 AM
Bethesda, MD
Visit the homes of the Bechhoefers and the Harrises, longtime Textile Museum supporters and collectors, for a special viewing and discussion of their textiles followed by lunch at Praline, a French bistro in Bethesda, Maryland. Together, these private collections boast examples from Tunisia, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran and Southeast Asia. Fee (includes lunch at Praline): $55/members; $65/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Sponsored by the New Horizons Committee, a volunteer group dedicated to expanding the community of Textile Museum members and supporters through unique program opportunities.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Otsukimi: Moon Viewing at The TM
6:30-9 PM
Join us for an evening event celebrating the ancient Japanese custom of admiring the “harvest moon.” This tradition dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) when the evening was marked with poetry and music by court aristocrats. Our otsukimi will feature live koto music, dance performances, origami and more, all in the museum’s beautiful moonlit garden. Families are welcome. Attendees may bring their own picnic dinner or preorder an obento, or Japanese boxed dinner. Fee (without obento): $25/TM and JASW members; $30/non-members; free/children 15 and under. Fee (with obento): $40/TM and JASW members; $45/non-members; $20/children 15 and under with obento. Advance registration required; space is limited. For more information and to register, visit JASW's website. Co-presented with the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C.
26 Sunday
SPECIAL PROGRAM
All Hands on Design! Demonstrations by Argentine Designers
2-5 PM
This program offers interactive demonstrations featuring the work of both traditional and experimental textile designers from Argentina's national design program, Identidades Productivas. Free; no reservations required. This program is part of the series "Argentina at the Smithsonian 2010," organized by the Partners: Smithsonian Latino Center, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and the Secretariat of Culture of the Nation of Argentina.
HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
1:30 PM
Free; no reservations required.
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