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Education Blandford Fashion Museum can support teaching and learning in your school or college. We can offer: Suitcase Loans A suitcase loan of clothing for a specific period eg WW2, Victorians. The suitcase can be collected from the Fashion Museum and kept for display for one or two weeks, depending on demand from other schools. The cost is £15 per week for the loan. For older students we can offer collections showing garment construction, such as boning or lace insertion. Talks at the Museum We can organise tours of the Museum for groups of children. Staff are welcome to come and view the exhibits prior to booking for their class. The cost for a visit to the Museum is £60 for up to 15 students. We offer a talk looking at the contents of a suitcase that a Victorian maid would take with her to her place of employment. The cost of a visit plus a talk is £90 per visit for up to 15 students. Family Workshops at the Museum We run regular popular family workshops and advertise these events through local schools, the Blandford Fashion Museum website and Eventbrite. eg Easter Hat workshop, ‘Make it Yours’ workshop where participants decorated a plain garment with fabric pens and embellishments. Research facilities Older students can request to see and sketch specific items to support their work in school. They would then be able to have the garments made available at a specific time by contacting info@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk . The cost for a research visit is £25 but this can be shared by up to 5 students. Notice is required in order for us to meet these requests effectively. Refreshments The Fashion Museum has a very inviting tea room where refreshments can be purchased. School groups can be accommodated in our Lecture Room. Break or lunchtime can be taken in the tea room. Please note we only sell scones, cakes and biscuits. Our shop has a range of items for sale, including books and our Museum Brochure.

Our education room is currently available for hire. Our affordable fees include free entry to the museum and a staffed cafe with teas,coffees and cakes available. Please contact facilities@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk for more information. Room Hire

Volunteering Did you know that Blandford Fashion Museum is led mostly by volunteers? We pride ourselves on the friendliness of our volunteers and the valuable contribution they make towards the running of the Museum. Whatever time you can give, volunteering is proven to benefit your health and wellbeing and can provide you with a sense of purpose, it can help you meet new friends, teach you new skills and bring fun into your life! The Museum now has some exciting opportunities where you can get involved with this fantastic local attraction and make a difference in our friendly museum tearoom and giftshop. If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information on any of these roles please email us at facilities@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk

Illustrated Talk by Rachael Holtom - With Skills at their Fingertips Join Rachael Holtom when she brings all aspects of an important local trade - Glove Making to life through pictures and artefacts. Join us in person for an engaging and fun session where creativity and expertise come together! This illustrated talk promises to showcase impressive skills right at your fingertips. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, get inspired, and connect with others face to face. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for a lively and informal gathering! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/illustrated-talk-by-rachael-holtom-with-skills-at-their-fingertips-tickets-1985049543621?aff=ebdssbdestsearch