Workshop on fills and retouches

"Mastering Fills and Inpainting"
Studio Redivivus
Wolga 16, 2491 BT
The Hague
25-26 and 28-29 April 2016

Taught by Jim Bernstein

This is a multidisciplinary master class workshop for conservators
of paper, objects and paintings, hosted by: Studio Redivivus

This four days intensive course is designed for conservators wishing
to improve their mastery of filling and inpainting skills.

A broad overview of this complicated topic is covered, as well as
considerable attention to details critical for various points of the
compensation process.  Keys to problem solving are offered to help
conservators find appropriate and successful treatment solutions for
differing compensation challenges.

A combination of lectures, discussions, demonstrations and hands-on
studio/laboratory practice sessions will cover the following:

    Filling and inpainting criteria

    Adaption of environments for each compensation requirement

    Light, color and optics: theory and practical phenomena

    Survey of pigments and their properties

    Preparation for compensation: isolation and fills material
    techniques

    Inpainting media and toning systems: resins (natural and
    synthetic), watercolor, gums, cellulose fiber, pencils, pastels,
    dry pigments and other coloring agents

    Formulation of inpainting palettes and diluents and media

    Color palettes, brushes, application instruments, methods and
    tips

    Medium / pigment / diluent variations for adjusting surface
    sheen

    high gloss, lean/matte, transparent, opaque, stained and other
    structures

    Simulation of patina and age effects

    Philosophical dialogue: degrees and appropriateness of
    compensation

    discernibility, longevity and reversibility of restorations

Biography:

    James Bernstein, Conservator of Paintings and Mixed Media
    <URL:http://www.jamesbernstein.com>

James is a familiar figure in the world of art conservation.  A
graduate of the High School of Music and Art, NYC, he received his
undergraduate degree from Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.  He was
awarded a Masters and Advanced Study Degree in Art Conservation from
the Cooperstown Graduate Program (now the Buffalo Graduate Program)
NY.

Bernstein served as Conservator and Co-Director of Conservation for
the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art [1975 to 1989].   Guiding the
museum's in-house and regional conservation services, he performed
collection assessments, treatments, and mentored the education and
work of staff conservators, interns and apprentices.  In 1989, James
turned to full-time private conservation practice and developed
master classes for conservators.

Long-term colleague at the SFMOMA, Conservator Pauline Mohr joined
Bernstein, working with him part-time in addition to her own private
practice In Berkeley, CA.  Bernstein and associates provide
museum-level conservation services and expertise to an distinguished
roster of institutional, association and individual clients.

Jim bridges old and new worlds, demonstrating passion, sensitivity
and prowess in the study and conservation of objects of far-ranging
nature, ancient to cutting-edge modern.  His encompassing vision,
experience, invention, manual dexterity and personable manner have
made him a highly sought-after practitioner.

In addition to his understanding of artist materials and his
performing masterful treatments of challenging works, especially of
this Century, Bernstein loves sharing knowledge with others.  He
inspires enthusiasm and learning through presentations, publications
and workshops that are encyclopedic, accessible and enjoyable.

For two decades, Jim has taught color and compensation technique to
hundreds of conservators through eagerly attended MASTERING
INPAINTING Workshops, often co-taught with close colleague Debra
Evans, Head of Paper Conservation for the Fine Arts Museums of San
Francisco.  MASTERING INPAINTING has been presented thirty-four
times, tailored to the needs of each audience/specialty and hosted
by associations around the globe.

In 2007, James Bernstein and Debra Evans were recognized by their
peers, receiving the American Institute for Conservation Sheldon and
Caroline Keck Award, in recognition of their sustained record of
excellence in the education and training of conservation
professionals.

Workshop fees (including lunches): Standard: Euro 750

Deadline for registration: March 1, 2016

Applications are on a first come basis.  A maximum number of 16
participants will be accepted (already 7 have signed up).  Due the
high costs of this workshop, it will only go ahead if the maximum
number of participants is reached.  Applicants will be informed on
March 1, 2016 if the workshop will be held.

Registration forms are available at: info<-at->redivivus<.>nl

Organizer: Studio Redivivus of Gwendolyn P. Boeve-Jones

Studio Redivivus works for museums, municipal and governmental
organizations and private collectors in the Netherlands and abroad.


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