Training day on paper conservation

 Paper Conservation Training Day
Sheffield Archives
52 Shoreham Street
Sheffield S1 4SP
Friday 9 November 2012

Calling all Conservators and other interested professionals: An
exciting opportunity to  attend this training day on paper
conservation.

Delegates will learn about the History of Paper and Papermaking from
a Member of the British Association of Paper Historians, see a
demonstration on the Treatment of Reactive Iron Gall Inks, learn
about the Chemistry of Paper deterioration and see a practical
demonstration on the toning of paper for conservation repairs/sizing
of paper.

There will be ample time for delegates to ask questions throughout.

This event is also an excellent opportunity for delegates to meet,
network and share their ideas and experiences.

Programme

   10:30-11am          Arrival, registration and refreshments

   11:11:30            Phillip Crockett
                       Member of The British Association of Paper
                       Historians
                       A brief History of Paper and Papermaking

   11:30-12:15pm       Richard Nichols
                       Senior Conservator, Staffordshire and
                       Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service
                       Treatment of Reactive Iron gall Inks
                       (includes practical demonstration)

   12:15-12:45         Questions

   12:45-2             Lunch at the Red Lion pub (not included)

   2-2:30              Linda Barone, Senior Conservator
                       East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local
                       Studies Service
                       The Chemistry of Paper Deterioration

   2:30-3:15           Shirley Jones
                       Head of Conservation, West Yorkshire Archive
                       Service
                       Resizing and repairing with gelatine
                       (practical demonstration)

   3:15-3:45           Questions

   3:45                Refreshments and close of Training day

This training day is restricted to 12 places on a first come first
serve basis.

The cost of the course is as follows:

   Members:  UKP40.00
   Non-members:  UKP50.00

To book please contact

   Lorraine Logan
   Archives and Records Association
   +44 1823 327030
   membership [at] archives__org__uk

Antony Oliver ACR
Conservator
Conservation Unit
Sheffield Archives
52 Shoreham Street
Sheffield S1 4SP
+44 1142039399