MS233: Matting and Framing
Instructor: Susan Duhl
Price: $475
Dates: May 7 to June 1, 2012
Location: online at www.museumclasses.org

Description:
Matting and Framing teaches the materials and techniques of 
conservation-quality framing. For display, matting and framing provides 
both protective and aesthetic contributions to art on paper. Students 
will learn about different types of enclosures, different mat styles and 
cutting methods, the pros and cons of different backing boards and 
glazing, and different methods of attaching items to a mat, some of 
which do not involve adhering hinges to art on paper. Lectures, 
illustrations, product resources, and additional informational 
references will be provided.

Logistics:
Participants in the Matting and Framing course work through sections on 
their own. Instructor Susan Duhl is available for scheduled email 
support. Materials and resources include online literature, slide 
lectures, dialog between students and online chats led by the 
instructor. The course is limited to 20 participants.Matting and Framing 
lasts four weeks. Please sign up at http://www.museumclasses.org and pay 
at http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html If you have trouble please 
contact Helen Alten at [log in to unmask]

The Instructor:
Susan Duhl is an Art Conservator in private practice specializing in art 
on paper and archival collections. She provides workshops, preservation 
consultations and conservation treatment to institutions and private 
individuals throughout the world. Susan treats works on paper, including 
prints, watercolors, drawings, wallpaper, documents, and 3-dimensional 
paper objects. Her work includes disaster response and recovery, 
consultations and collection surveys to determine condition, treatment 
and long-term care recommendations, and helping clients prioritize 
treatment needs. Her recent clients include the Library of Congress, the 
National Archives and Records Administration, The Woodmere Art Museum, 
and LaSalle and Lehigh University Art Museums. Susan completed her 
Master of Art degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in Art 
Conservation from the State University College at Buffalo Art 
Conservation Program. She is a Professional Associate of the American 
Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) and 
founding member of the Art Conservator Alliance.

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Brad Bredehoft for Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center
www.collectioncare.org
www.museumclasses.org

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