Making Waves and Corset Creations

Symington's line of swimwear is celebrated in the making waves project, with real swimsuits on display ranging from the 1930s-1980s. Discover how Symington's factory had a global impact, and spot the local art dotted around Market Harborough to showcase the swimsuits of the recent past. Come and design your own swimsuit inspired by the Symington's fashion and local art! Take part in interactive crafts inspired by the Symington’s corset factory, some sessions with original archive footage being played in the background for those who want to delve deeper into the history of the building and its workers. These are drop-in sessions, so no need to book! Just come along, get crafting and take home your corset creations and swimsuit designs! Display boards will also be up on weekdays and tour days from 10am-3pm.
This event is part of Leicester & Leicestershire New Wave project, inspired and developed by a young heritage co-curator working together with Visit Harborough, Harborough Museum and TwoQuArts.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Craft session running 10am-4pm

Monday 14 September:

Display boards up from 10am-3pm

Tuesday 15 September:

Display boards up from 10am-3pm

Wednesday 16 September:

Craft session running 10am-4pm

Thursday 17 September:

Display boards up from 10am-3pm

Friday 18 September:

Display boards up from 10am-3pm

Saturday 19 September:

Craft session running 10am-4pm

Location & directions

Harborough District Council and Harborough Museum, The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG

Directions:

The nearest pay & display car park is Symington Way car park a short walk from the rear of The Symington Building.

Contact on day:

Carole Troake

Telephone number:

+447719918911

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Please note that essential renovation works to restore and preserve the condition of parts of The Symington Building are currently taking place.

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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