Online Museum Courses in June 2021--rescheduled courses added!

June Courses

MS 226: Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts

June 7 to July 2, 2021 NEW DATES

Instructor: Diana Komejan

Description:

Caring for furniture and wood artifacts demands an understanding of how and why wood deteriorates. This course offers a simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of wood as well as the finished wooden object; be it either a totem pole, plow or a French polished table. Care of Furniture and Wood Artifacts teaches students to identify woods, finishes and furniture styles, write condition reports, and understand the agents of deterioration that are harmful to wood both in storage and on exhibit. Topics include preparing wood artifacts for storage and exhibit, the use of archival materials with wood artifacts, housekeeping techniques for furniture and large objects on open display, basic repairs and three dimensional supports for storage or exhibit.

For more information: https://www.collectioncare.org/care-furniture-and-wood-artifacts-line-course

MS 011: Gallery Guides

June 14 to 25, 2021 NEW DATES

Instructor: Karin Hostetter

Location: https://museumclasses.org/

Description

Self-guided brochures, exhibit labels, docent led tours, guest speakers, and audio tours are only a few of the methods available to guide visitors through an exhibit. Explore the strengths and challenges of many different methods and garner resources for further information. Learn how to determine which method works best with which exhibits and how to provide variety to enhance the visitor experience.

For more information: https://www.collectioncare.org/gallery-guides-line-short-course

MS266: Legal Issues in Collections Management

June 14 to July 9, 2021

Instructor: Sarah Kapellusch

Location: https://museumclasses.org/

Description:

In this course we will examine the most significant laws and regulations that affect collections management, including the legal organization of museums, responsibilities of governing boards, collections care, loans and gifts, international regulations, intellectual property, cultural appropriation, and freedom of expression.

For more information: https://www.collectioncare.org/legal-issues-collection-management-line-course

Feel free to contact me with questions.