Courses at Centre for Photographic Conservation

The Centre for Photographic Conservation, London UK will, offer the
following Career and Professional Development courses in the Autumn
of 2011

Preservation and Conservation of Photographic Materials (Theory)
Ref: 100/2

    An intensive three-day course covering the identification,
    causes of degradation, conservation treatment options, handling,
    usage, exhibition and storage of photographic materials. The
    course is aimed specifically for those with the care and
    responsibility for photographic collections: Keepers, Curators,
    Librarians, Archivists, Conservators et al. Course dates: 15-17
    November 2011

Identification of Photographic Processes
Ref: 100/4

    An in-depth examination of the process and visual material and
    degradation characteristics necessary for the identification of
    historic photographic processes.

    This intensive three-day course offers heritage professionals
    and others involved in photography a unique opportunity to
    undertake a comparative study of a wealth of original historic
    images, from The Centre's collections, from the birth of
    photography 1795 to the present day. This course will focus on
    all of the mainstream, silver and non-silver negative and
    positive processes. Clear guidelines will be given for the
    recognition of all processes examined including the confusing
    array of non-silver, so-called 'photomechanical' processes.
    Course dates: 22-24 November 2011

Further information and Registration details and The Centre's
programme for 2012 will be posted to our website within the next two
weeks.

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