Workshop on paintings repair

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic
Works in partnership with the J. Paul Getty Museum presents a
"Master Studies" Workshop:

Tear Repair of Paintings
April 22-24, 2004

Instructors: Winfried Heiber, Petra Demuth, Robert Proctor Organized
by Tiarna Doherty and Robert Proctor at the J. Paul Getty Museum,
Los Angeles, California

Lecture/Demonstration Sessions:

Thursday, April 22, 9am-5pm
Friday, April 23, 9am-3pm
Laboratory Sessions: Friday, April 23, 3-5pm
Saturday, April 24, 9am- 5pm

Course Fee, Lectures only:
    $120 AIC members; $200 non-members
Course Fee, Lectures and Laboratory Sessions:
    $300 AIC members, $450 non-members
Enrollment Limit: 50 for lectures; 15 for laboratory sessions

Registration Deadline: February 20, 2004 (if space remains).

Participants will be selected based on order of receipt of
registration. The number of registrants from a single organization
may be limited if necessary to allow for maximum participation.
Early registration is advised.  Due to the international nature of
this workshop, program is subject to change without notice.

This three-day workshop will expand upon and update information
presented at an earlier workshop presented by the AIC Painting
Specialty Group at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2000.  Professor
Heiber has improved upon his versatile method of re-weaving, and
will present the philosophy of his approach through slide lectures
as well as specific techniques in laboratory sessions. Robert
Proctor will present a reweaving technique developed over the past
10 years including innovations using a thin profile suction platen.

Conservators will become familiar with the re-weaving technique as
an alternative treatment option for damaged paintings.  They will
become familiar with the materials and necessary tools. Participants
will learn to evaluate when use of this treatment method would be
appropriate.  Lab participants will practice the specific techniques
required for successful re-weaving.  Please note that this
thread-by-thread reweaving technique is labor intensive and may not
be an appropriate treatment for all paintings.

This program is funded by the FAIC Endowment for Professional
Development, which is supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
and by contributions from  members of the American Institute for
Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.

For more information and registration forms, contact:

    Eric Pourchot
    Program Officer for Professional Development
    American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic
        Works
    1717 K Street, NW  Suite 200
    Washington, DC   20006
    202-452-9545, ext. 12
    Fax: 202-452-9328
    epourchot [at] aic-faic__org


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