Masterclass on adhesives, coatings and consolidants

Masterclass: Adhesives, Consolidants and Coatings
SRAL
Avenue Ceramique 224
6221 KX, Maastricht
28-30 March 2012
(3 full time days)

Instructor:

    Velson Horie (BSc, FMA, FIIC, ACR, MAPM) is a Collection Care
    and Conservation Consultant

    <URL:http://www.horie.co.uk>

Participants are requested to be at the SRAL studios at 09.30 each
morning. SRAL is situated next to the Bonnefanten Museum, c. 15
minutes walk from the train station.

Overview: Conservators use materials on their objects all the time.
Why do you use the materials you use? What criteria do you use in
making those choices? Is the choice based on evidence, familiarity,
or custom and practice? This Masterclass examines the existing
evidence, develops practical experience with materials' properties,
and tests custom and practice. The course is evenly split between
practical sessions working with materials and the theoretical
background needed to understand their properties. The role and
merits of both high technology studies and investigations in a
conservation studio are investigated. Participants can bring and
share their individual problems as object lessons to be examined by
the group, always a productive process.

Having trained in chemistry (Bristol University) and archaeological
conservation (Institute of Archaeology, London), Velson Horie was
archaeological conservator for the north of England for 3 years,
then Keeper of Conservation at The Manchester Museum for 28 years,
then Research Project Manager at the British Library. Velson 's
career includes managing conservation and collection care, teaching,
research, major museum developments and library and museum
consultancies. So far, Velson Horie has around 80 publications,
books, conference proceedings, papers etc. Velson has been teaching
about materials for professional updating and university courses for
over 35 years and was recently the keynote speaker at the Canadian
Conservation Institute (CCI) Symposium 2011: Adhesives and
Consolidants for Conservation: Research and Applications.

Recent publications include:

    C.V.Horie,
    Materials for Conservation, Elsevier, 2nd ed. 2010

    C.V.Horie ed.
    Advances in Paper Conservation Research, British Library (2009)

Costs: Course fees are Euro 375,
Participants are responsible for all evening meals, accommodation
and transportation. Lunches will be provided.

Language: The course will be given in English. Participants are
advised that a basic knowledge of scientific terms in English is
required.

Number of Participants: Maximum 15. Registration is open to
conservators, conservation scientists and related professionals
practicing within the field.

Deadline for Application: 9 January 2012. Applications will be
considered in order of arrival.

Personal Equipment: Participants are also requested to bring with
them personal tools, a pair of UV safety glasses/goggles, a lab coat
(or equivalent) as well as a personal gas mask with appropriate
filters for organic solvents. Materials for the workshop will be
provided.

To apply, please send an email together with a CV for registration
to info<-a t->sral< . >nl

Payment: Prepayment on confirmation of registration to bank account:

    SRAL: 68-78-40.771 with notation: o.v.v Horie 2012
    IBAN: NL41 FTSB 0687-8407-71
    BIC:  FTSBNL2R and#8232;Fortis Bank and#8232;Parallelweg 2 a
    and#8232;6411 ND Heerlen

Please do not pay until your registration is confirmed.

Contact: Please contact Kate Seymour <k.seymour<-a t->sral< . >nl> with any
queries.

Course Programme

    Wednesday 28 March 2012

        Polymers in conservation
        Hazards
        Introduction to practicals
        Practical Sessions

    Thursday 29 March 2012

        Polymer Science
        Vinyl Polymers
        Solvents
        Practical Sessions

    Friday 30 March 2012

        Cellulosic Polymers
        Miscellaneous Polymers
        Developing a Conservation Adhesive System and Choosing a
        polymer for Treatment

    Practical Sessions

        Practical Sessions
        Optical Properties
        Solution Properties
        Mechanical Properties

Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg: SRAL was founded in 1986 to
preserve the cultural heritage within the Province of Limburg (The
Netherlands). Through the SRAL, the Provincial Government of Limburg
supports the conservation of art objects held in state or public
collections and churches within the province. Over the last 25 years
SRAL has grown to become a National and International Institute with
departments for the Conservation of Paintings (Panel and Canvas),
Polychrome Sculpture, Paper, Contemporary Art and Historic
Interiors.

The Institute also provides internship placements for recent
graduates and houses the Post-Graduate training of young
conservators from the University of Amsterdam in each department.
The Institute's well equipped studios are spacious and houses a team
of over twenty conservators and educators, in addition to the
Post-Graduate students and interns. Staff members work on site
focusing on collection care, and conserving painted decorations of
historic interiors. Furthermore, the SRAL laboratory has the
facilities to analyse historic painting materials and carry out
technical studies of art works.


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