Programs & Services

Is there something you’re interested in learning more about, or don’t see offered above?

Marianna is available to present programs and workshops on the history and care of ecclesiastical vestments and textiles.  

She is also available on an individual basis to evaluate sacristy storage needs as well as conduct research on specific ecclesiastical textiles.  Honorarium and fees are based upon the scope of each individual program and workshop.  

Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman giving a presentation in a cathedral with stained glass windows, showing on a screen a cope and hood with floral and text designs.

Illustrated Lectures

Sisterhood of Stitchers: The Community of St. John Baptist and the Church Workroom

Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Textiles

Materials and Techniques Used in Ecclesiastical Textiles

Wings of Heaven: Trinity, Morgan Dix and the Art of Ecclesiastical Embroidery

Celestial Symbols in Sacred Dress

An open drawer of a church sacristy showing blue and white vestments.

Sacristy Storage Evaluation

Review of sacristy spaces and recommendations for best use of storage

List of suppliers and materials needed for proper storage

Photo documentation and report provided

Table displaying religious textiles and vestments, with wall hangings of church banners and a cope in the background.

Ecclesiastical Textile Collection Convent Tour

Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham, NJ

Tour will include a visit to the Church Workroom and Upper Sacristy of the Convent Main Chapel

Tours limited to 15 participants

A handwritten ledger page from January 1882 listing various purchases of textiles, buttons, and other materials, including quantities, prices, and payment details along with notes on items such as white and colored stole, quilt, and silk fabric.

Vestment Research and Condition Assessment

Identification of age, materials, techniques and place of origin

Archival research to establish provenance

Photo documentation and report provided

Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman inserting a poly batting-covered hanger into a fabric cover on a wooden table.

Padded Hanger Workshop

Hands-on workshop in making a padded hanger

List of materials and supplies needed will be provided to each participant prior to the workshop

Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman showing how to properly place a white satin vestment with gold and blue accents into an archival box for storage.

Textile Care Workshop

Hands-on workshop in basic textile care, boxing and storage tips

List of materials and supplies needed will be provided to each participant prior to the workshop