Maitland Female Convict Seminar – With a Needle and Thread
Overview
The air in Maitland is thick with more than just history, it’s alive with the spirit of the women who helped build this colony, one stitch at a time.
‘With a Needle and Thread’ seminar brings researchers, textile enthusiasts and descendants together to unravel the complex lives of Maitland female convicts. The Dressmakers of Maitland focus to the many female convicts assigned to the Hunter Valley, their skill with a needle was their ticket to a better life.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included in the booking price.