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Registration deadline extended to June 28 and space still available for: 

Furniture Conservation I
Instructors: Craig Deller & Wendy Leeds 
Date: July 10-13, 2002 
Friends Scholarships Available 
This four-day course is geared towards existing furniture restorers who wish to explore conservation and pursue more advanced training. The many conservation materials used in furniture treatments will be explored. 

The course will cover the following topics: 

Introduction to Conservation - What conservation is and how it applies to furniture using the American Institute for Conservation's "Code of Ethics" and "Guidelines for Practice;" 

Documentation and Examination - Explanation and creation of Condition and Treatment Reports, and examination of techniques used by conservators in designing treatments, and proper handling of historic furniture and environmental concerns; 

Furniture Styles and Periods - Overview of the basic furniture styles and construction techniques from the 16th century to present, dealing with American and European styles; 

Coatings - Identifying and preserving different historical coating types, including basic cleaning techniques and French polishing; 

Adhesives/Hide glue - what it is and how to make and use it and other adhesive options, including consolidation. 

Participants are encouraged to bring a sample (door, drawer front, etc.) of degraded surfaces;(i.e., crazed, alligatored, and dirty). 

Enrollment Limit: 10 
Course Fee: $740 (including accommodations) 

For more information contact the Campbell Center at:
Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies 
203 East Seminary
Mount Carroll, IL 61053 

Phone (815) 244-1173 
Fax (815) 244-1619 

E-mail: [log in to unmask] 
<www.campbellcenter.org>

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