A GLIMPSE behind the scenes of the National Wool Museum is on offer during the next in a series of Sparking Curiosity talks at Oriel y Parc Landscape Gallery, St. Davids, on Tuesday January 27.
The gallery is run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales and the talks are being given by National Museum staff.
Sally Moss, the former curator of the National Wool Museum Dre-fach Felindre (E&W), will present 'A unique partnership in the Teifi Valley - landscape and industry' - focusing on raising the profile of the Welsh woollen industry following its multi-million pound redevelopment.
Sally, who is now the commissioning curator at Oriel y Parc, said: "Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales cares for, researches and interprets wonderful and varied collections.
"These range from entire buildings, such as the row of ironworkers houses from Merthyr Tydfil re-erected at St. Fagans or rare archaeological treasures like the famous Viking sword guard found off Smalls Reef in Pembrokeshire; to world renowned paintings including Renoir's Blue Lady, or unique Welsh textiles such as the exquisite blanket patterns preserved at the National Wool Museum.
"But the staff who work at the many sites of the museum are also 'treasures', with a vast store house of knowledge to share. Our Sparking Curiosity talks provide an opportunity to meet some of them and also to have a rare glimpse behind the scenes."
The talks cost £2, including tea and buns. They are in the Discovery Room at Oriel y Parc (unless otherwise stated) and last for 45 minutes. They are suitable for adults, including sixth form and college students.
For more information, call Oriel y Parc education and events officer Lucinda Hall on 01437 725082 or email [email protected]">[email protected]