Masterclass on plastics

ICN International masterclass
Plastics
Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage (ICN)
International masterclass
13-16 September 2010

Plastics are increasingly found in museum collections, for example
in ethnographical and textile collections. They were used to imitate
precious materials like ivory and amber. However since the 1960s,
plastics are also to be found in modern art collections and design
collections, collections of household goods and in collections of
scientific equipment. There are guidelines for passive conservation
and restoration is constantly developing.  The main subject of this
course is to acquaint you with the current state of knowledge
regarding identification, degradation and conservation of plastics
as used in cultural heritage. Adhering and cleaning of plastic
objects and encapsulating rubber objects is part of the practical
component of the master class.

Teachers:

    Thea van Oosten, senior-researcher ICN
    Agnes Brokerhof, senior-researcher ICN
    Anna Laganai, conservator/researcher ICN
    Lydia Beerkens, freelance conservator of modern and contemporary
    art

Target group: Conservators, conservation scientists, restorers and
curators

Location: ICN Ateliergebouw Amsterdam
13-16 September 2010

Participants:     15
Price:            Euro 695,-

Registration:
Download the application form at

    <URL:http://www.icn.nl/
        en/actueel/agenda/masterclass-plastics-sept-2010>

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Send by mail or fax to:

    Instituut Collectie Nederland
    Secretariaat Kennisdistributie and Communicatie
    PO Box 76709
    1070 KA Amsterdam
    The Netherlands
    Fax: +31 20 305 4600

For more information, please contact:

    Angeniet Boeve <angeniet.boeve<-at->icn<.>nl>

Cor Mulders
Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage (ICN)
Library
PO Box 76709
1070  KA  Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 20 305 4762
Fax: +31 20 305 4600


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