ICON Gilding and Decorative Surfaces Group

Forthcoming ICON Gilding and Decorative Surfaces Group Events

Moulding and Casting Day

    An all day event on Tuesday 10 June, 2008, at Buckinghamshire
    New University, High Wycombe.  Following on from the last very
    successful Day with Dr Campbell Norman-Smith, the aim of this
    practical seminar is to introduce the conservator to the varied
    uses of Silastic T4 and other cold cure rubbers.  These rubbers
    produce versatile moulds in exquisite detail and have the added
    benefit of being very durable.  Participants will have the
    opportunity to put into practice what has been demonstrated and
    will receive comprehensive documentation on the techniques.

    Please note that this is a new stand-alone Day and the seminar
    content differs from the previous Mould Making Day, which
    focused on hot-melt rubbers.

    Icon Members UKP70, non-Members UKP95.00 and students UKP50.00
    (prices include all materials); 15 places available.

    To pay for and secure a place please contact Dr Campbell
    Norman-Smith +44 1494 522141 ext 3410.

Boule and Marquetry Day

    An all day event on Wednesday 11 June, 2008, at Buckinghamshire
    New University, High Wycombe.  Participants will be introduced
    to the origin and principles of Boule marquetry.  Boule
    marquetry is a technique where sheets of turtleshell and brass
    are glued together and then cut to the design required using a
    fretsaw.  The techniques and examples will be demonstrated by
    Paul Tear MBE (formerly of The Wallace Collection).  The day
    will be very much hands-on and participants will have the
    opportunity to practice the techniques demonstrated and will
    leave with detailed seminar notes.

    Icon Members UKP70, non-Members UKP95.00 and students UKP50.00
    (prices include all materials); 12 places available.

    To pay for and secure a place please contact Dr Campbell
    Norman-Smith +44 1494 522141 ext 3410.

The Group's Annual Meeting and Party

    October/November, 2008: details to be announced.  There will be
    the excellent complimentary canapes and wine to which our
    Members have become accustomed; and a Speaker on a subject of
    interest.  We intend to hold a brief discussion on the Group's
    activity and events: to provide an opportunity for us to direct
    the Group's future work.  Free for Icon Members

Toning and Simulating Gold Day

    An all day hands-on workshop with supporting lectures, to be
    held at Guildhall Art Gallery: details to be announced. Icon
    Members UKP70, non-Members UKP95.00 and students UKP50.00
    (prices include all materials, but attendees will be asked to
    bring their own sample boards); 12 places available.  For
    further information please contact

        Caroline Tragett
        +44 20 7332 3632
        caroline.tragett<-a t->cityoflondon< . >gov< . >uk

The Group's 2009 Conference:

    Following the success of the last Group Conference on
    Consolidation in 2005, we are now planning the next which will
    be held on 22 April, 2009. It will once again be in the
    splendidly appointed lecture theatre of the Royal Institute of
    British Architects.  The Conference has the working title of
    "Picture Frames: A view from the conservation/restoration
    profession".  A call for papers has been issued and abstracts
    should be received by 30 of September, 2008, for selection. Full
    papers should be received by 31 January, 2009. Submissions for
    papers or posters should be made to

        Colleen Donaldson
        +44 131 226 2340
        cd1762<-a t->aol< . >com

    or

        Mike Parfett
        44 +20 7228 5577
        info<-a t->michaelparfett< . >com

Claire Daly
ICON Gilding and Decorative Surfaces Group
ICON News and Website Editor
Conservator, Decorative Surfaces
Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
UK


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                  Conservation DistList Instance 21:61
                  Distributed: Saturday, May 17, 2008
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