IPC meetings

Edge Tools for Conservators
West Dean College, West Sussex
October 5-7-1999

Tutor: Bernard Allen. A two-day practical course for conservators in
the making and sharpening of knives and tools with the chance to
explore a range of different techniques and equipment. Through
lectures and practical demonstrations conservators will gain
experience and understanding of different types of steel and the
correct techniques for creating and maintaining a sharp edge on
their tools. Course participants are invited to bring their own
tools to work on, and all students should have the opportunity to
make a knife. The excellent workshop facilities at West Dean will
help students gain a thorough grounding to a very high standard in
this vital aspect of conservators' work. To make the most of time
available, the course will begin with a lecture on Tuesday evening,
and will include an extra workshop session on Wednesday evening.
More course details from

    Bernard Allen
    Winllan House
    Llansantffraid, Powys SY22 6TN
    +44-1691-828738
    ballen2379 [at] aol__com

Course fee: UKP254
IPC members; UKP284 non-members.

Fee includes two nights' accommodation, coffee, tea, and all meals.
There is a UKP12 supplement payable for an en-suite room.
Confirmation of booking will only be made upon receipt of payment.
Cheques made payable to IPC and sent to Leigh Lodge. +44 1691 828738
<ballen2379 [at] aol__com>

Down The Bridling Path - Coptic to Byzantine
Art Workers' Guild, 6 Queen Square, London WC1
4 November 1999
6.30 pm

A lecture by John Sharpe, Duke University, tracing the development
of Byzantine book structures from the early Coptic codex. Free
admission.

Edward Adcock
Principal Preservation Assistant
Preservation and Conservation Department
Room 303
Bodleian Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG
+44 1865 277192
Fax: +44 1865 277182

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