Program September to October 2012
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"Consolidants and adhesives in conservation"
Instructor: Dr. Andrea Pataki-Hundt
September 10-12, 2012
Language: Deutsch und Englisch
Duration: 3 days
The consolidation of pigment layers and fragile surfaces
requires the introduction of an adhesive in form of a liquid
which then gets applied with a brush or with the help of an
aerosol. The objects can range from paintings on parchment,
paintings or drawings on paper and wood and can also include art
objects executed on plastic foils. The class introduces the
various possibilities of applying consolidants in theory and
practice. In addition, the course will give a concise overview
over both aqueous and non-aqueous adhesives that are generally
used in conservation.
The course is aimed at conservators or others with equivalent
knowledge This course is suited for people who have prior
experience in conservation.
Price: 630,00.- CHF
Admission policy: limited to 8 participants
125
"Sewing Structures and the mechanics of the book"
Instructor: Franziska Richter
September 17-21, 2012
Language: Deutsch und Englisch
Duration: 5 days
The focus of this course will be on learning and revisiting
various historical sewing techniques with special emphasis on
understanding how the various sewing techniques effect the
opening characteristics of the book. Participants will practise
various methods of sewing that will include kettle stitch,
sewing on single and double raised cords using herringbone or
the "packed" sewing, sewing using a concertina guard and if time
allows the integrated head band. We will also become familiar
with hand sewing using a sewing frame. In addition this course
will also introduce techniques used to stabilize existing sewing
structures in antique books without having to redo them
completely and to save and/or add on to existing sewing
supports.
This is an introductory level course for participants with
little or no previous experience in conservation. Though
participants must have some previous experience in bookbinding
in particular sewing skills.
price: 800,00.- CHF
admission policy: limited to 6 participants
126
"Matting and framing paper objects for exhibitions according to
conservation standards"
Instructor: Bettina Heck
September 24-26, 2012
Language: German with English translations
Duration: 3 days
Course description: Exhibiting fragile and sensitive objects is
often a problem for those involved preparing the exhibition by
preparing frames and matting. In order to protect theses type of
objects from damage we have to know how to handle and treat them
correctly. The focus of the class will be on learning and
revisiting sound conservation procedures while handling and
preparing objects for exhibitions. Participants will learn
various techniques for matting and framing objects according to
conservation standards. The class will introduce materials that
are suited for this purpose. Students will have plenty of time
to practice the new techniques and apply them to create a sample
collection for future reference
Aimed at restorers, bookbinders and framers. This is an
introductory level course for participants with little or no
previous experience in conservation
price: 630,00.- CHF
admission policy: limited to 6 participants
127
"The conservation and restoration of maps and over size paper
objects"
Instructor: Cornelia Bandow
October 3-6, 2011
Language: German with English translations
Dauer: 4 days
Large paper object can be heavy and very difficult to handle due
to their various degrees of deterioration and this presents a
wide variety of problems for the conservator to overcome. In
this course you will be able to profit from the expertise of an
instructor with many years of experience in this specialized
field of conservation. Course topics will include: The
preparation of paste suited for lining large paper objects,
closing tears and filling losses, consolidation of
water-sensitive inks. Lining and flattening techniques will be
emphasized upon, always considering the special situation we
encounter with over size objects and particular attention will
be given to the specific problems in the treatment of tracing
paper. Where possible participants are encouraged to bring their
own objects, otherwise we will work on dummies.
Aimed at restorers and participants with equivalent knowledge.
This is an intermediate level course suitable for students who
have some prior experience in conservation in particular with
the treatment of paper objects or have attended the course:
"Paper conservation1a and 1b".
Price: 840,00 CHF (Material costs depending on usage)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.
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