Workshop on Modular Cleaning Program

Workshop

Modular Cleaning Program and Gel Solvents
with Chris Stavroudis

5 Day Hands on Workshop

Stanford University
June 13-17 2016

The Modular Cleaning Program (MCP) is a systematic approach for the
cleaning of artworks utilizing Filemaker Pro database system.  This
system has been developed to assist conservators in their approach
to cleaning art utilizing water-borne systems, solvents, solvent
gels or emulsions.  In addition, this aids the conservator in
formulating and combining stock solutions, which allows the
conservator to create optimized cleaning solutions for more precise
and tailored treatments.

While developed from the perspective of paintings conservation, the
methodology is universal and applicable to any cleaning environment.
This program synthesizes established theory and materials in
conservation practice into an organized schema.  The MCP is a new
tool to make complicated chemistry accessible to the experienced
conservator while allowing them to focus on the aesthetics of a
sensitive cleaning and not be mired in either endless solution
preparation, nor limited by a narrow set of familiar cleaning
solutions.  This technique is an outgrowth of the long collaboration
between Richard Wolbers and the Getty Conservation Institute, most
recently manifested in the Gels Research Project

    <URL:http://www.getty.edu/conservation/our_projects/science/gels/>

The program models aqueous chemistry at a given pH and reflects an
ad-hoc theory of solvent gel formulation, while making calculations
in Hansen solubility space as it guides the conservator in the
preparation of test cleaning solutions.

The MCP was developed by Chris Stavroudis is a private paintings
conservator in Los Angeles.  He developed the Modular Cleaning
Program in 2002 as an off-shoot of the work of Richard Wolbers and
the Gels Cleaning Project at the Getty Conservation Institute.  He
has codified the scientific basis of aqueous cleaning and solvent
theories into the logic of the computer database.  Chris'
collaboration with Richard Wolbers began as a workshop assistant for
the class, "Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings" in
1990, sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute.  Chris and
Tiarna Doherty have been working together presenting workshops and
writing articles on the MCP since 2002.  Chris obtained
undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Art History from the
University of Arizona.  He earned his Master's degree from the
University of Delaware/Winterthur program in 1983.

$795 for non AIC members
$675 for AIC members

Applications are open to all disciplines, limited seating for 30.

All meals, travel, and housing arrangements are the responsibility
of the participants.  Also included in the workshop fee is a set of
stock solutions for each participant.

Selection of participants will be based on the order of receipt of
registration.  The number of registrants accepted from a single
organization may be limited.  Early registration is advised.

Application can be downloaded at

    <URL:http://baacg.org>

Event coordinator:

Elisa Stewart <elisastewart<-at->gmail<.>com>

Elisa Stewart
Board Member at Large for BAACG and Web Presence Coordinator
Kept Art Restoration


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