Courses at Centre for Photographic Conservation

The Centre for Photographic Conservation, London, UK

The Centre <URL:http://www.cpc.moor.dial.pipex.com/> has for over 29
years responded to the needs of fellow professionals offering a
programme of courses and workshops on aspects of the preservation
and conservation of historic photographs. We are happy to announce
that we will offer a programme of courses in 2010. The Centre's
courses offer conservators and other heritage professionals
specialist training in this challenging field; enabling them to
polish their practical skills and upgrade their knowledge of current
developments and techniques. Course tutors are Ian Moor and Angela
Moor who communicate their knowledge, expertise and passion in such
a way as to bring alive the history and diversity of photography
whilst still fully addressing the 21st Century problems of
preserving and conserving this evocative medium. Their approach can
not fail to stimulate participants to a deeper understanding of, and
professional growth in, this demanding discipline.

Whilst the courses at The Centre are intensive the 'Moors' still
manage to maintain a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere.

We are also happy to relate that The Centre's Courses are no longer
subject to V.A.T (Value Added Tax)

Preservation and Conservation of Photographic Materials.
Ref: 100/1
Course dates: 14 June - 30 July 2010

A seven-week "Certificated" career and professional development
course for experienced conservators and conservation students
seeking to increase and develop their knowledge, skills and
experience in the field of photographic conservation. The course
programme skilfully blends together the history of photography and
the theory of photo-chemistry with the practical hands-on skills
needed for the preservation and conservation treatment of
photographs, which is the main emphasis of the course.

Preservation and Conservation of Photographic Materials (Theory)
Ref: 100/2
Course dates: 9-11 June 2010 or 13-15 September 2010

    An intensive three-day course covering the identification,
    causes of degradation, conservation treatment options, handling,
    exhibition and storage of photographic materials.

The Identification of Photographic Processes
Ref: 100/4
Course dates:21-23 June 2010

    This intensive three-day course offers heritage professionals
    and others involved in photography a unique opportunity to
    undertake a comparative study of original images from the birth
    of photography, 1795 to the present day.

Master Class - Advanced Photographic Conservation Techniques
Ref: 100/5
Course dates: 9 August - 3 September 2010

    This four-week workshop is for experienced conservators
    introducing advanced hands-on skills and current knowledge and
    developments in the preservation and conservation of paper based
    photographic images. It is assumed that applicants will have a
    high level of practical skills and also photographic process
    identification skills. Preference will be given to past
    participants of The Centre's "Certificated" course (Ref:100/1)

Rediscovering Historic Photographic Processes
Ref: 100/7
First course dates: 14-18 June 2010 This course fully subscribed
Second course dates 6-10 September

    A five-day practical workshop using materials and equipment
    contemporary to the historic processes participants will be able
    to develop an understanding of the chemistry and the
    manipulative skills needed to produce historic photographic
    processes. Processes taught include Fox Talbot's Photogenic
    Drawing, Calotype, and Salted Paper print, Fife's Direct
    Positive, Herschel's Cyanotype and Niepce de St. Victor's
    Albumen print.

Preservation of Photographic Negatives: Paper, Glass and Nitrate,
Acetate and Polyester sheet and roll film systems (Theory)
Ref: 100/11
Course dates: 24-25 June 2010

    This two-day course for curators, conservators, slide librarians
    and photographers, will focus upon the identification of
    photographic negative materials and the specific treatment,
    care, handling, copying, printing and storage needs of this
    diverse problematic material.

Suppressed Storage Environments, Systems and Materials for
Photographic Albums, Prints, Glass and Plastic Negatives and
Positives including Colour
Ref: 100/17
Course dates: 1-3 June 2010

    This three-day course is aimed at Heritage Professionals with a
    responsibility for the care, usage and extended-term
    preservation of photographic collections. Given the material
    diversity of photographic processes within collections there is
    the added confusion as to which storage materials and systems,
    and which environment; a common environment or mixed
    environments, should we use?

Please contact Angela Moor at The Centre for more information and to
discuss your requirements.

    +44 20 8690 3678
    Fax: +44 20 8314 1940
    cphotoconservation<-at->cpc-moor<.>com or
    xfa59<-at->dial<.>pipex<.>com

Visit the Centre's web site
<URL:http://www.cpc.moor.dial.pipex.com/> for more detailed course
outlines, fees and registration information.


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