ΒΑΤΑ SHOE MUSEUM..update

 

Tonight's the night! At 7pm EST, Hilary Davidson will be discussing, "Kicking Off Their Heels: The Revolution in Regency Footwear". Her lecture will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Creative Director and Senior Curator, Elizabeth Semmelhack. Haven't reserved a spot yet? There's still a few left! RSVP Join us on February 20 for our next virtual workshop, Flat Stitch: Embroidery Beadwork facilitated by Métis designer Justine Woods! This workshop will introduce participants to the historical and contemporary use of Indigenous beadwork in Canada. The hands-on portion of this workshop will offer participants the chance to learn beginner techniques of flat stitch, an embroidery beadwork technique commonly used to adorn moccasins and other pieces of clothing. Registration is required. For more information about the workshop and what materials you will need, visit our website. Register Get a glimpse of our artefact storage in our Off the Shelf series, exclusively on Reels and Tiktok. This week, our Manager of Exhibitions and Assistant Curator, Nishi will give us more insight on this pair of elaborately embroidered boots - stay tuned! Storytime with the BSM returns on our YouTube channel! Join us every Saturday at 7pm as some of our staff members read stories that cover topics like diversity, inclusion, identity and more . Any fans of Doctor Who? If so, we have the perfect video for you! In one of the latest Curator's Corner episodes from the British Museum, Henry Flynn looks back at an episode from 2006, "The Runaway Bride" and why they have modern items like the bank note in their collection! Looking for fun activities to do at home? Try out this family-friendly materials hunt with the Boston Children's Museum! How many types of materials can you find laying around your house?  BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.