Masterclasses on dry cleaning

ICN International masterclass
Dry Cleaning methods
Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage (ICN)
International masterclass
Dry Cleaning methods
7-8 June 2010

The ICN just completed a 3-year study of dry cleaning methods
applied on unvarnished modern paintings. Cleaning efficiency and
side effects were investigated for a total of 25 dry cleaning
materials among which the Groom stick, PVC erasers, the smoke sponge
or the Akapad (formerly known as Wishab). The ICN organizes this
masterclass to both keep moving forward with this project and share
its approach, results and conclusions.

The first day of this course will allow each participant to become
acquainted with 10 to 12 different dry cleaning materials from the
microfiber cloth, plasticine, sponge and eraser groups. The second
day will focus on investigating further selected results and
evaluations of the first day.

Participants will be able to practice and discuss their findings at
each stage of this workshop. Tests and evaluations of the materials
will be performed on oil-paint and gouache samples, as well as on a
real painting. The course emphasizes on communication and
observation. Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to
make their own opinions on dry cleaning methods, and this way extend
the range of their treatment best practices beyond the common usage
of solvent-based approaches.

Teachers:

    Klaas-Jan van den Berg
    ICN-senior researcher and projectleader

    Maude Daudin Schotte
    Free-lance painting conservator

    Henk van Keulen
    ICN-researcher Py-GCMS

Targetgroup: Painting conservators and senior painting conservators
Location: ICN Ateliergebouw Amsterdam

Participants: 10
Price: Euro 455,-

Agenda key points

7 June 2010

    Introduction to the research approach

        Cleaning purposes and ethic
        Mechanical and chemical actions

    Presentation of the research results

        Materials to be tested and evaluation method
        Conclusions from Py-GCMS and FTIR analyses
        Short database of most standard particulate residues visible
        with light microscope

    Tests session # 1

8 June 2010

         Presentation of the Dry Cleaning Project conclusions
         Tests session # 2

Register online at

    <URL:http://www.icn.nl/
        en/actueel/agenda/masterclass-dry-cleaning-june-2010>

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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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