Those who are interested to attend any of the activities listed below, are encouraged to register beforehand, in order to be certain of a place. You can do so by telephone (071-5134144) or by e-mail ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Payment can take place upon arrival. All events take place at the TRC, Hogewoerd 164, 2311 HW  Leiden. All lectures/workshops are in Dutch, unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday 9 September 14.00-16.00
Gallery lecture: Prince of the Day: Circumcision clothing from Turkey
Speaker : Yvonne van Santen
One of the most important events in the life of a Turkish boy is his circumcision. For the occasion the young boy is given special clothing. This lecture will discuss and show examples of the four main types of Turkish circumcision clothing. The lecture coincides with a small exhibition in the TRC Gallery.
Entrance fee: € 7.50 per person, including coffee and tea.

Thursday 23 September 10.00-12.00
Lecture and clothing demonstration: Kimono's of Todat
Speaker: Anna Beerens
This lecture with demonstration tells about the kimono in modern Japan, and some of the questions that confront the kimono wearer when she starts to dress herself in the morning. The opportunity will be provided to look closely at the kimono´s, accessories and underwear.
Entrance fee: € 7.50 per person, including coffee and tea.

Thursday 14 October 14.00-16.00
Workshop Arabic Embroidery
Speaker: Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood
This lecture provides an introduction to the use of embroidery in the Arab world. It will touch upon the various most important types of embroidery, and the opportunity is given to experiment with various types of stitches. Embroidery material is avaliable. 
Entrance fee: € 10 per person, including coffee and tea.

Thursday 28 October 14.00-16.00
Lecture: Afghan Clothing
Speaker: Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood
In Afghanistan there are many ethnic groups, and many of them have their own types of clothing. This lecture will introduce the various types of traditional Afghan dress, to coincide with the exhibition of Afghan clothing in the TRC Gallery.
Entrance fee: € 7.50 per person, including coffee and tea.

Thursday 11 November 14.00-16.00
Lecture with clothing demonstration: Saris from India
Speaker: further to be announced
This lecture provides an introduction to a well-known type of clothing, namely the Indian sari. During the lecture the opportunity is given to try various types of saris. The lecture/demonstration is given by ladies from the Indian community in Holland.
Entrance fee: € 7.50 per person, including coffee and tea.

Thursday 25 November 14.00-16.00
Lecture with clothing demonstration: Face Veils and Veiling
Speaker: Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood
For many women in the world the face veil  plays an important role in their life. This lecture, with demonstration, will touch upon the various types of face veil, their history and background, and the various variations worn to the present day. 
Entrance fee: € 7.50 per person, including coffee and tea.

Thursday 9 December 14.00-16.00
Lecture: The Clothing of Tutankhamun
Speaker: Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood
The Pharaoh Tutankhamun has become world famous because of his golden death mask. Far less known is the large collection of clothing that was worn by the Pharaoh during his life, and subsequently buried with him.  The clothing is decorated with woven patterns, embroidery, beads and golden ornaments. During the lecture the opportunity is given to wear various replicas of Tutankhamun´s clothing. 
Entrance fee: € 7.50 per person, including coffee and tea.