Course on moulding and casting

Course on moulding and casting
Benner Larsen
Dianalund, Denmark
Sept 10-14-2001

Benner Larsen has just completed building his studio at Dianalund,
Denmark and will be running his first workshop on Moulding and
Casting : Making High Quality Replicas of Museum Objects there this
year from September 10-14, 2001.

Participants in this highly developed practical course will carry
out the necessary techniques of making high quality resin replicas
for exhibition and conservation purposes. Procedures and topics
covered include:  mouldmaking and casting materials and their safe
use; mouldmaking principles; making silicon rubber moulds for
multiple replicas; mixing, storing and using epoxy resin; the
application of pigments; finishing and retouching.

The course will take place at Benner Larsens' own studios in
Dianalund, Denmark--about 1.5 hours from Copenhagen by train. Full
directions and map and train timetables are sent to each
participant.

Accommodation will be in a nearby guesthouse and will cost 100 D.Kr.
per night. Full breakfast is available at the nearby cafeteria
(approximately 30 D.Kr). Reasonable evening meals can be obtained at
local restaurants and there is also the possibility of occasional
self catering.

Fee: UKP475 / $725
No. of participants: 10

Further information from either :

    Benner Larsen
    +45 58 26 44 37
    Fax: +45 58 26 44 39

or

    International Academic Projects  (IAP)
    +44 207 380 0800
    Fax: +44 207 380 0500
    jb [at] academicprojects__co__uk

Bookings can be made through IAP

James Black
Co-ordinator
International Academic Projects
6 Fitzroy Square
London WIT 5HJ
+44 207 380 0800
Fax: +44 207 380 0500


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