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Online course on Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts begins October 6, 2014

MS238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts

October 6 to November 14, 2014

Instructor: Tom Bennett

Location: Online at museumclasses.org

Description:

Sprucing up your exhibits with safe, effective, inexpensive mounts can be easier and more fun than you thought. With a few tools, good technique and a bit of practice, you will be well on the way to presenting your objects in their most interesting light, with an eye on long-term safety and security. Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts presents the basics of mountmaking for the small to medium-sized museum including tools, techniques and materials. Be prepared to construct mounts during the course. Students will be sent a list of materials and tools to acquire before the course commences. Come along and exercise your creative side while doing the collection a world of good.

Course Outline:
1. Introduction Basics of Mountmaking
2. Measuring
3. Tools and Equipment
4. Materials and Adhesives
5. Plexiglas
6. Brass
7. Foam
8. Padding and Barriers
9. Ties and Attachments
10.Installation
11. Conclusion

Textbook: Mount-making for Museum Objects by Robert Barclay, Andre Bergeron and Carole Dignard, Canadian Conservation Institute. 

For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/design-and-construction-exhibit-mounts-line-course

Feel free to contact me with questions.

Peggy Schaller
Northern States Conservation Center
Certificate Program Coordinator
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