Course on ancient Peruvian textiles

Archaeological Textile Studies
California Institute for Peruvian Studies (CAPS)
Bryn Mawr College
June 5-11, 2011

Join us for the CIPS Archaeological Textile Course this summer at
Bryn Mawr College. This one-week course (June 5-11, 2011) centers on
the tools and techniques employed in the analysis of archaeological
textile materials of ancient Peru and introduces students to the
archaeology of the Andes.

Students will learn to identify, analyze and document the features
of ancient textiles (fiber, spin and ply structure, weave structure,
iconography, and various other techniques) by examining
archaeological textiles from various sites in Peru from Bryn Mawr's
impressive collection, and by learning how to spin and weave the
Andean way. The course includes lectures on the art and archaeology
of pre-Columbian Andean cultures, guest lectures by archaeologists
and fiber artists, and field trips to local museums.

This course is suited to art and archaeology students, museum
professionals and textile enthusiasts of any age.

Course Fees: $1100 for residential students, $650 for day students

Cost includes lodging on Bryn Mawr's campus (double occupancy) for
residential students, all meals (group meals and lunch for day
students), workbook and course supplies, and transportation and
museum admission for all excursions. Cost does not include
transportation to and from Bryn Mawr, meals taken away from the
group, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, or insurance.

For more information, contact

    Anne Tiballi
    cipstextiles<-a t->gmail< . >com

or

    Marianne Weldon
    Collections Manager
    301 Thomas
    Bryn Mawr College
    101 North Merion Avenue
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    office 610-526-5022
    mweldon<-a t->brynmawr< . >edu


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