Workshop on functional objects

Workshop

"Preservation of Functional Objects"
Perth
26-27 April 2016

Registrations are now open for the two day workshop on the
preservation of functional objects to be held at Whiteman Park,
Perth WA on 26-27 April 2016.

This workshop gives an insight into functional objects conservation,
where the key aims are to preserve both the form and the function of
the object.  Objects may work through mechanical, electrical,
hydraulic, or pneumatic means, but in each case their function is an
integral part of the object, and a significant part of the
information it provides.

Participants will develop with an understanding of decision-making
processes for treating and preserving functional objects.  One of
the most important decisions is balancing wear and tear from use,
with the deterioration caused by functional objects remaining idle.
Case studies will explain the issues involved in caring for both
functional objects, and those that have lost the ability to
function.  The workshop will include sessions on types of
deterioration, materials, maintenance, restoration and storage.
Participants will learn how to put together a maintenance plan that
suits the needs of a specific object, taking into account the
resources and skills available.

The workshop will take place at Whiteman Park where there are a
number of significant transport collections.  The course will
include site visits to different collections to illustrate the
theory covered in the workshop and will include morning and
afternoon teas as well as lunch.  Numbers are limited to 30
participants so book early.

The workshop will be presented by David Hallam Senior Conservator
and Director at RM Tait and Associates, specialist in the
conservation of modern metals and functional objects.

For further information or to register on line for the workshop
please visit the AICCM website here:

    <URL:https://aiccm.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=19>


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