Online classes at Northern States Conservation Center

Online Courses from Northern States Conservation Center

Beginning June 22, 2015 an Early Bird discount will be available for
anyone who signs up for a full length course from museumclasses.org
30 days prior to the start of that course.

Sign up for a full length course up to 30 days prior to its start
and pay only $400.00.

For our course list or to sign up:

    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/course-list>

To take advantage of this discount, you must enter coupon code
EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org

The Early Bird Discount deadline for September 2015 courses is
August 3, 2015.

September 2015 Courses

MS 010: Condition Assessments
September 14018, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Whenever an object leaves or enters your museum, it
    should have a dated condition report completed.  A condition
    report is so much more than "good" or "poor." Learn about
    different types of condition reports, what is essential and what
    is optional information in each, the function of a condition
    report, and how to use an online condition assessment tool.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/condition-assessments-line-short-course>

MS 203: Storage Techniques
September 7 - October 2, 2015
Instructor:  Helen Alten
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Is your collection stacked, packed and stressed?
    Museum Storage Techniques has the solution.  The course builds
    on its sister course, Museum Facilities and Furniture, which
    looks at the bigger storage environment.  The Museum Storage
    Techniques course emphasizes the needs of individual objects and
    collection groupings.  Guidelines for specific materials are
    provided.  Participants learn about storage materials and mounts
    and the most effective use of trays, drawers, shelves and
    cabinets.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-storage-techniques-line-course>

MS 217: Museum Cleaning Basics
September 7 - October 16, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Cobwebs in the gallery, dust on the dinosaur
    skeleton, mice in storage--a dirty museum results in poor
    visitor experience and poor collections preservation.  In a
    museum, cleanliness really is next to godliness.  Museum
    Cleaning Basics explores everything you need to know about
    cleaning your collections.  Participants learn when to clean,
    and when not to clean.  They also learn how to make those
    decisions. Topics range from basic housekeeping to specific
    techniques for specific objects.  You will learn why cleaning is
    important and how to prevent damage when cleaning.  We will look
    at specific techniques that minimize damage while getting the
    work done.  And we will discuss when to call in a specialist,
    such as a conservator.  Students will create a housekeeping
    manual for their institution.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-cleaning-basics-line-course>

MS 223: Care of Metals
September 7 - October 2, 2015
Instructor: Diana Komejan
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Outdoor sculpture, silver tea service, gold
    jewelry, axe head, wheel rim--metals are found in most museum
    collections and may be stored or displayed indoors or outdoors
    depending on the object.  Learn how to identify different types
    of metal and their alloys.  Gain an understanding of how and why
    metals deteriorate and methods for preventing deterioration from
    occurring or continuing.  The pros and cons of different popular
    treatments will be covered along with recommendations for the
    least damaging approach to treatment.  Care of Metals provides a
    simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of metals,
    explaining the importance of the galvanic series and
    electrochemistry in care strategies.  Starting with an overview
    of the history and function of metals and how they are made, the
    course will cover guidelines for handling, labeling, exhibiting
    and storing metals.  An overview of treatments, including
    cleaning, used on metals and how appropriate they are for the
    long-term preservation of the metal object will help students
    make care decisions when consulting with conservators.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/care-metals-line-course>

MS 227: Care of Paintings
September 7 - October 16, 2015
Instructor:  Victoria Montana Ryan
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the
    component structure of paintings and the reaction of those
    components to both natural and man-made environments.  This
    course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging
    environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care.  Topics
    include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting
    with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling
    including environments, storage, and transport.  The course is
    intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in
    any environment.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/care-paintings-line-course>

Feel free to contact me with questions

Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center


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