Subject: Online course on historic copper, brass, and bronze
"Care and Conservation of historic Copper, Brass, and Bronze" Starting on June 2, 2014 3 Week Online Class $150 Do you have historic copper, brass, and bronze and want to know how to care and preserve it? In this course you will learn about the history and technology of copper alloy objects, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve historic copper, brass, and bronze. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator. The course runs for three weeks with one section each week: History and Technology of Copper Alloys, Condition and Treatment, Storage and Care. It is structured so you can do the course from home or from work. We'll have email discussions about each week's readings and resource materials, there will one practical assignment: to write a condition report, clean an iron object, or write a short conservation plan for your copper alloy collection. This online class will give you the tools to understand, clean, and preserve historic copper, brass, and bronze. Space is limited so register soon: <URL:http://coppercareclass.eventbrite.com> If you have any questions please email me. David Harvey Senior Conservator and Museum Consultant Los Angeles California, USA *** Conservation DistList Instance 27:46 Distributed: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Message Id: cdl-27-46-015 ***Received on Tuesday, 20 May, 2014