Course on conservation of Southeast Asian collections

Course

"Collasia 2016: Conservation and Use of Southeast Asian Collections"
Geological Museum
Bandung
West Java, Indonesia
8-26 February 2016

The CollAsia programme aims to conserve Heritage Collections in
Southeast Asia, through conservation training and research
activities to shape solid and sustainable conservation actions for
the Asia-Pacific Region.  The focus is on improving scientific
literacy and critical thinking skills among the diverse
professionals caring for Southeast Asian heritage collections.

The existing challenge of balancing access to collections with
conservation needs requires a renewed understanding of the
requirements of different types of users, along with the risks to
the collections involved.  The digital world offers new
opportunities but also has its limitations.  The strengthening and
preservation of links between intangible and tangible heritage would
improve the user experience as well as enhance the management of
heritage.

The course will focus on the scientific principles underlying the
past and present systems, materials and work practices, and the use
and conservation of collections.  Participants will be encouraged to
share the traditional practices in their countries.  The course will
review, discuss and compare living cultural practices and current
conservation approaches relevant to the theme of the course and
encourage further research into developing innovative solutions.
Exchange of concrete experiences and ideas will lead to sound and
compatible practices of conservation and use of different types of
collections.

The intensive training activity will consist of lectures and
interactive sessions, both in the classroom and around Bandung, with
practical exercises.  The working language will be English.

The workshop can host up to 20 participants, having at least 3
years of hands-on experience with cultural heritage in museums,
archives, historic houses, natural history museums and other
specialized collections.  The course team will consist of
specialists from the ICCROM network and beyond.

Scholarships covering round-trip travel, accommodation and meals in
Bandung during the workshop will be available.

To apply, please use the course application form

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