Re: Summer Seminar

[Sara Reiter <sreiter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Susan:  As I said yesterday - the seminar looks great,  I want in!  The
application will be in as soon as they can cut a check.
Thanks for arranging this.
 Sara

Susan Mathisen wrote:

> The Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
> is pleased to announce a Summer Workshop:
>
> A Practical Approach to Looking at Weave Structures
> Milton Sonday, Textile Historian
>
> This seminar is meant to provide a textile conservator with a practical
> approach to describing, recording, and analyzing woven fabrics.
> Microscopes and a projection system will be available to study and discuss a
> variety of fabrics that represent major categories of weaving techniques.
> The aim is to present approaches to looking at and recording fabrics and
> provide a outline for continued studies.
>
> The format of the seminar will be flexible and not a strictly ordered
> course. Students should come prepared to ask questions and participate in
> discussions.
>
> Some prior knowledge of woven structures or weaving techniques is required
> and access to a collection to reinforce future study is desirable.  Basic
> supplies will be provided.
>
> Course Fee:  $400
> Application Deadline:  June 22, 2001
>
> APPLICATION:  Early application is recommended to insure a place, as
> enrollment is limited to 12 participants.  Late applications will be
> accepted if space allows.
>
> Please send name, title, street address, phone, e-mail address, and a cover
> letter outlining your relevant education/employment and applicability of
> course to your work, along with the deposit to:
>
> Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
> 14 East 78th Street
> New York, NY 10021
>
> TUITION:  A deposit of $100 is required to reserve a place; payment of the
> balance is due on the first day of class.  Meals, housing, and minor travel
> costs associated with field trips are not included in tuition fees.
> Deposits will be refunded in full if the course is canceled.  Checks should
> be payable to New York University.
>
> FINANCIAL AID:  Partial financial assistance is available for qualified
> applicants who would otherwise be unable to take the course.  To apply for
> financial aid, please include with your application a statement of financial
> need and, where appropriate, a letter from your organization endorsing your
> request.
>
> TRAVEL AND HOUSING:  Participants are responsible for their own travel and
> housing arrangements.  Recommendations for moderately priced accommodations
> will be included with the information packet, upon acceptance.
>
> For more information contact:
> Susan Mathisen, Administrative Conservator or Shelley Sass, Program
> Coordinator
> 212.992.5848
> FAX: 212.992.5851
> Email: conservation.program@xxxxxxx