Masterclass on cleaning paintings

3rd Masterclass
20-21
New Methods of Cleaning Surfaces of Paintings, with Richard Wolbers
28 June - 2 July 2010
Porto, Portugal

20-21 Conservacao e Restauro, a Portuguese contemporary art
conservation studio, invites Richard Wolbers for a five-day
intensive course aimed at paintings conservators interested in new
cleaning methods for painted and coated surfaces. The purpose of
this Masterclass is to acquaint participants with the formulation of
preparations for problems related with both surface cleaning and to
coating and re-/over-painting removal.

Overview: During the course, Richard Wolbers will present a general
survey of the theoretical principles needed to evaluate and
formulate tailored aqueous and solvent-based cleaning systems.

Topics include:

    The characterisation of surfaces
    An overview of aqueous and solvent techniques
    Chelating/complexing materials
    Thickeners, gels, pastes and poultices
    Resin soaps
    Enzymes and emulsions

Chemical theory and case studies illustrating the cleaning
techniques will be presented during morning lecture sessions.
Afternoon practical and discussion sessions will follow.

Practice pieces will be provided to experiment with and participants
are invited to bring their own samples or problematic items to work
out cleaning systems.

Richard Wolbers Associate Professor in the Art Conservation
Department at the University of Delaware, Richard's academic
qualifications include BS Biochemistry and MFA Painting from the
University of California and MS Art Conservation from the University
of Delaware. His research interests lie in developing cleaning
systems for fine art surfaces and in applied microscopy techniques
for characterising decorative materials. Over the past 15 years,

Richard has taught all over the World, including Australia, UK,
Italy, Scandinavia, USA and Canada; he is also the author of
'Cleaning Painted Surfaces: Aqueous Methods' (2000).

Duration:

    Five full-time days, Monday 28 June - Friday 2 July 2010
    9:30 am
    Chemistry Department of the Faculty of Sciences
    University of Porto, Portugal

Language: The language of instruction will be English

Number of participants: Maximum 20

Registration fee:

    Euro750 + 20% VAT, including all materials, a copy of Richard
    Wolbers' book "Cleaning Painted Surfaces" and group dinner on 28
    June, 2010

Target group: Registration is open to conservators, conservation
scientists and restorers

Requirements:
basic notions of Chemistry are recommended; for further details,
please contact the organization

Applications will be accepted by order of entry until the
masterclass is full

Social event: Monday, 28 June, 2010: all the participants are
invited for a group dinner at the Casa da Musica's restaurant,
(included in the registration fee).

Organization: For any information regarding either the masterclass
or travelling and accommodation in Porto, do not hesitate in
contacting the organization

    +351 960080607 or
    +351 220109871
    2021<-at->2021<.>pt

To apply, please send an e-mail to 2021<-at->2021<.>pt with the following
information:

    Name:
    Contacts (mobile and e-mail):
    Area of specialization and experience:
    Job and institution:
    If a student, please give program, institution and year of
    graduation:
    If paying via bank transfer, please provide account holder's
    name:

Alternatively, if you prefer, just send your CV or portfolio.

How to pay: Bank account details:

    Account holder: 20|21
    Conservacao e Restauro de Arte Contemporanea
    NIB: 0010 0000
    41021020001
    83 | IBAN: PT50-0010-0000 410210200018 3
    Banco BPI
    BIC/SWIFT:
    BBPIPTPL

Please do not pay until the registration is confirmed

Sponsors:
    IN Serralves

    Chemistry and Biochemistry Department - Sciences Faculty -
    University of Porto

    Agar Agar, Productos de Conservacion y Restauracion

    Kremer Pigmente


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