Animas Museum: "Ladies' Victorian Arts"

For 2012 our presentation will center around the construction and ornamentation of Victorian ladies' hats. The workshop will be presented by milliners Loreli Thayer from Durango, Sue McDonald from Prescott, Arizona, and Trudy White from Aurora, Colorado, with cockade ornamentation by Suzanne Wingfield of Fort Collins, Colorado. Click on each lady's name to learn more about them! These accomplished ladies will also have beautifully made and decorated hats for sale.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2011, 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Where: The Animas Museum, 3065 W. 2nd Ave., Durango. Rather than driving, consider using the free and convenient city trolley service from downtown.
Price: $4 museum admission fee, no charge for the special presentation.

Please see each lady's website (www.artisticattic.biz, www.esty.com, and www.madamesmercantile.com )

The Animas Museum, Durango's only history museum, features a variety of exhibits on local and regional history and culture. The Museum is housed in the former Animas City School, constructed in 1904 and listed on Durango's register of historic buildings. The gift shop features Native American arts and crafts, books, posters and souvenirs. The Museum is located on the corner of 31st Street & W. 2nd Ave in North Durango. For more information please call 970-259-2402 or visit www.animasmuseum.org.