Upcoming courses January to March 2011 Centro del bel libro Ascona, Switzerland

Upcoming courses
January to March 2011
Centro del bel libro
Ascona, Switzerland


Note:

(1): Basic introductory courses for those with little or no
experience.

(2): Intermediate or Refresher course for those who have
completed an introductory course or who have some practical or
professional experience with the subject matter.

(3): Advanced course on special topics for those who have
completed previous course levels or for professionals who wish
to focus their studies on a particular subject.

104 Conservation of Wax Seals
February 22-25, 2011
(Course No. 104) (2), (3)
Instructor: Kerstin Forstmeyer
Language: German and English
Duration: 4 Days

An overview of the various types of seals found on documents
will be reviewed before analysing and practising various
conservation techniques. Work will be performed on originals
and/or reproductions. Course topics include: analysing the types
of damage and their causes, treatment proposals and
documentation and the execution of specific restoration
procedures. Further topics will include: Preservation, storing,
housing and the making of reproductions. The course is aimed at
conservators and participants with previous knowledge in
conservation.

Price: CHF 840.00 (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.

105 Conservation of Parchment Documents
February/March 28 - Mar 4, 2011
(Course No. 105) (2), (3)
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 5 Days

Parchment is a very hygroscopic and reactive material and
requires special skills and knowledge for a successful
conservation treatment. This course begins with an introduction
into the history of parchment documents and a overview of
various conservation methods and techniques. Course topics will
include: analysing various types of damages and their causes,
treatment proposals and documentation. Practical exercises will
include: Dry cleaning, filling of losses, mending tears and
flattening. The storing and housing of parchment objects will
complete the course. The course is aimed at conservators and
participants with previous knowledge in conservation.

Price: CHF 800.00 (Material costs according to usage)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.

106 Archaeology of Bookbinding - Limp Bindings (Long and Kettle
Stitch Bindings)
March 14-18, 2011
(Course No. 106) (2), (3)
Instructor: Barbara Hassel
Language: German and English
Duration: 5 Days

Limp bindings over a long period of time have not obtained the
adequate attention of researchers in bookbinding. This was
probably due to the lack of gilding and decoration. If at all,
limp bindings were reported as interim bindings. There exists,
however, a huge variety of flexible bindings with very
interesting features. The course is composed of lectures with
double slide projection based on the research of Prof. Janos A.
Szirmai and hands-on practical work. Each participant will do
five to six limp vellum bindings with different types of sewing,
such as tacketing, long stitch and kettle stitch and with
various types of flaps and closures. This course is aimed at
bookbinders, conservators or others with equivalent knowledge.

Price: CHF 1'050.00 (Material costs depending on usage)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.

107 Basic Woodworking Skills and the Restoration of Historical
Wooden Book Covers
March 28 - April 4, 2011
(Course No. 107) (1), (2), (3)
Instructor: David Haney
Language: German and English
Duration: 5 Days

The course is designed especially for Book Restorers and
Conservators who have little or no practical experience in
woodworking. Novice woodworkers can learn the tips and tricks
from a professional with more than thirty years of experience.
Course subjects will include: The safe usage of hand and power
tools, cutting and shaping wood, consolidating and repairing
wood, glues and fillers, wood storage, the making small tools
and helpful accessories. Participants are required to bring
their own objects. New wooden boards to practice on can be
purchased. The course is aimed at conservators or others with
equivalent knowledge.

Price: CHF 980.00; CHF 931.00
IADA members (Material costs depending on usage)

Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants.