Masterclass on care and conservation of basketry

University of Cambridge Museums is organising a two-day course in
the

"Care and conservation of objects made from basketry materials"
The Fitzwilliam Museum and the Brighton Building
Conservation Lab
Cambridge
22-23 June 2016

With Barbara Wills.

Cost: UKP240 for both days, or UKP120 for Day 1 only

The course will cover the care of basketry and related materials,
including practical hands-on sessions.

On the first day participants will look at different types of
baskets and their preventive care.  This workshop is aimed at
conservators, curators, museum assistants and technicians.

The second day will offer more specialist information, concentrating
on mechanisms of deterioration and object treatment, with a focus on
ancient Egyptian basketry.  This day will be more suited to
practical conservators.

For the course programme and to book please visit:

    <URL:http://onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&deptid=199&catid=1210&prodid=1621>

For further information about the course please contact
Joy Martin <jlm53<-at->cam<.>ac<.>uk>.


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