Courses at Campbell Center

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Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies

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    <URL:http://www.campbellcenter.org/#!full-list-w-/c8bl>

"Traditional Gilding"
June 27-30, 2016
Instructor: Hubert Baija -Senior Conservator of Frames and Gilding
<URL:http://www.campbellcenter.org/#!traditional-gilding/cgrd>

    The focus of this course is on traditional gilding techniques.
    You will become familiar with one of the oldest crafts in the
    world, originating 4,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, which is
    still practiced today.  Through presentations, demonstrations
    and hands-on practicum the participants will develop
    understanding of the basic gilding skills.  In this class you
    will prepare your own mock-up frames and sample boards in
    different leafing techniques.

"Microscopy for Pigment and Fiber Identification in Art and
    Artifacts"
(in Chicago)
June 27-July 1, 2016
Instructor: Gary Laughlin, Executive Director, McCrone Research
    Institute
<URL:http://www.campbellcenter.org/#!microscopy-for-pigment--fiber-identific/c22sy>

    In this course, students will learn the necessary skills for the
    visual characterization and identification of artists' materials
    by polarized light microscopy (PLM).  The emphasis will be on
    the proper use of the microscope for the analysis of common
    paint pigments, textile fibers, and rock-forming miner.

"Gilding Conservation"
June 27-30, 2016
Instructor: Hubert Baija -Senior Conservator of Frames and Gilding
<URL:http://www.campbellcenter.org/#!gilding-conservation-/cg1j>

    During this workshop we will explore the conservation and
    restoration of gilded and polychrome wooden objects.  The
    participants are invited to bring a small project for analysis
    and hands-on experience, for example a picture frame, a statue,
    or a decorative carving.  Ethical and technical aspects of
    specific conservation choices will be discussed.  We will
    address the use of modern restoration materials on artifacts
    made with traditional techniques, with the aim to preserve.

Questions?  Contact:

    Sarah Connors
    815-244-1173
    connors<-at->campbellcenter<.>org


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