Training day on paper conservation

Paper Conservation Training Day
Sheffield Archives
52 Shoreham Street
Sheffield S1 4SP
Friday 9 November 2012

Calling all Conservators and other interested professionals: An
exciting opportunity to  attend this training day on paper
conservation.

Delegates will learn about the History of Paper and Papermaking from
a Member of the British Association of Paper Historians, see a
demonstration on the Treatment of Reactive Iron Gall Inks, learn
about the Chemistry of Paper deterioration and see a practical
demonstration on the toning of paper for conservation repairs/sizing
of paper.

There will be ample time for delegates to ask questions throughout.

This event is also an excellent opportunity for delegates to meet,
network and share their ideas and experiences.

Programme

    10:30-11am          Arrival, registration and refreshments

    11:11:30            Phillip Crockett
                        Member of The British Association of Paper
                        Historians
                        A brief History of Paper and Papermaking

    11:30-12:15pm       Richard Nichols
                        Senior Conservator, Staffordshire and
                        Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service
                        Treatment of Reactive Iron gall Inks
                        (includes practical demonstration)

    12:15-12:45         Questions

    12:45-2             Lunch at the Red Lion pub (not included)

    2-2:30              Linda Barone, Senior Conservator
                        East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local
                        Studies Service
                        The Chemistry of Paper Deterioration

    2:30-3:15           Shirley Jones
                        Head of Conservation, West Yorkshire Archive
                        Service
                        Resizing and repairing with gelatine
                        (practical demonstration)

    3:15-3:45           Questions

    3:45                Refreshments and close of Training day

This training day is restricted to 12 places on a first come first
serve basis.

The cost of the course is as follows:

    Members:  UKP40.00
    Non-members:  UKP50.00

To book please contact

    Lorraine Logan
    Archives and Records Association
    +44 1823 327030
    membership<-at->archives<.>org<.>uk

Antony Oliver ACR
Conservator
Conservation Unit
Sheffield Archives
52 Shoreham Street
Sheffield S1 4SP
+44 1142039399


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