Workshops

Summer Workshops at the Conservation Center

The Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
is pleased to announce their summer program for conservators,
artists, collectors, art history, library archive and museum
professionals.

Housekeeping as Preventive Care in Historic House Museums
Jane Merritt and Julie Reilly
August 6-8, 1997, 9:30-5
Cost:  $350
Registration Deadline:  July 1

This course combines lectures, videos, and hands-on training to
familiarize participants with collections care techniques, tools and
equipment.  Lectures will introduce participants to preventive care
measures such as site management, pest control, lighting and display
conditions, and storage.  Lab sessions will demonstrate cleaning
procedures.

Conservation Matting, Framing and Storage
Hugh Phibbs
July 21-23, 9:30-5
Cost:  $350
Registration Deadline: June 13

This workshop combines lectures and demonstrations with hands-on
experience in conservation housing for exhibition, storage, and
art-in-transit.  Each participant will receive sample materials and
produce reference models for future use.

The Chemical Microscopy of Art and Artifacts
Walter C. McCrone
August 25-29
Cost: $900
Application Deadline:  July 25

This course teaches the chemical microscopy applied to the
identification of the materials of art and archaeology in one week
of intensive instruction.  A certificate is awarded by the McCrone
Research Institute upon completion.  Please call the Conservation
Center for further details.

Enrollment is limited--early application is recommended to insure
a place.  A deposit of $100 is required to reserve a place, payment
of balance is due on first day of class.  Financial assistance is
available. For further information, please contact

    The Conservation Center
    14 E. 78th Street
    New York, NY 10021
    212-772-5848
    Fax: 212-772-5851

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