Restoration-of-artifacts classes held by Jefferson County Historical Society

Published 12:01 am Monday, January 13, 2014

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society’s series of art and document conservation classes has begun at the JCHS Research Center, 13692 Airport Cutoff Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Each class costs $30 for Jefferson County Historical Society members and $45 for nonmembers.

The first class was held Sunday afternoon. Here’s is the schedule for the rest of them; they begin at 1 p.m. on their respective days at the research center:

■ Sunday, Jan. 26: “Flattening Rolled & Deformed Paper Artifacts.”

■ Monday, Feb. 3: “Art and Artifact Handling and Storage.”

■ Monday, March 3: “Researching Old Houses.”

■ Monday, March 17: “Historic & Vintage Wedding Dresses.”

For information and to sign up, phone 360-385-1003 or visit the Jefferson County Historical Society office at 540 Water St.

Payment in advance is required to secure a place in a class, and since seating is limited, early registration is encouraged.

To find out more about the society and its activities, visit www.jchsmuseum.org.