Do you have church textiles in need of repair or would like advice on how to care and store them?
Why not bring them along to one of our Textile Workshops as part of our Heritage Skills & Maintenance Day on Saturday 18th April?
Maria Jordan ACR, leading expert in Textile Conservation will be holding sessions throughout the day to offer advice, practical tips and the opportunity for attendees to observe repairs and have a go!
The sessions will run at 10:30 and 12.30 at St Michael’s Church, Great Cressingham. IP25 6NH
Maria will begin each session with a short introduction on church textiles and some insight into her fascinating career with both the Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust Conservation Studio, before moving onto practical tips.
Sessions are free but we advise you book a slot to ensure everyone can be seen.
Maria Jordan ACR
After a career in finance, Maria trained at the Textile Conservation Centre and graduated with a PGDip in Textile Conservation from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London in 2000. Following her training, Maria worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 16 years in the textile conservation studio based at Hampton Court Palace. In June 2016 she was appointed by the National Trust to manage and lead their studio based in Norfolk, retiring in December 2021. She has published widely. Maria continues to be involved in the conservation world both through The Institute of Conservation and working as a consultant. Maria is an accredited conservator (2007). She chaired the ICON Textile Group (2009-12) and has supported ICON as a PACR Assessor (2017-2022), a mentor (2025) and is on the Board of Trustees (2023 – to date). She is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and sits on the William Morris Committee.
