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October courses from Northern States Conservation Center's museumclasses.org
An Early Bird Discount will be available for anyone who signs up for a full length course from museumclasses.org 30 days prior to the start of that course.
Sign up for a full length course up to 30 days prior to its start and pay only $399.00!
For our course list or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/course-list
To take advantage of this discount, you must enter coupon code EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org
The Early Bird Discount deadline for October 2015 courses is September 7, 2015.
MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation
October 5 to 30, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Every museum professional needs a solid foundation in preservation principles and techniques. Introduction to Collections Preservation provides an overview of current preservation issues from environmental monitoring to collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Participants learn about every aspect of the modern museum and how the building, staff and fixtures affect preservation. Subjects include the agents of deterioration, risk management, object handling and transport, object labeling, exhibit lighting, security, emergency preparedness, materials for storage and display, storage and exhibit philosophies, and condition assessments.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/introduction-collections-preservation-line-course
MS 106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation
October 5 to November 13, 2015
Instructor: Lin Nelson-Mayson
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Nearly every museum develops exhibits, but how can we improve communication with visitors while taking care of our objects? Exhibit Fundamentals explores exhibits from idea to final installation in a variety of settings. Topics include exhibit theory, the role of the museum's mission, creating a timeline, accessibility and script writing. Also covered are design elements, installation techniques, object safety and security, visitor safety and evaluations. Each student develops an exhibit plan for his or her museum.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/exhibit-fundamentals-ideas-installation-line-course
MS 109: Museum Management
October 5 to November 6, 2015
Instructor: Sue Near
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Sound business practices are critical for a museum to fulfill its mission. Sounds like vegetables, right? Museum management is complex. A museum exists to preserve collections and educate, but it is also an institution that must employ sound business practices while being accountable to the public as a non-profit organization. Instructor Sue Near teaches participants how to administer a successful museum efficiently and effectively. Participants will engage in discussions about the changing cultural climate and its effect on museum operations.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-management-line-course
MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects: Materials and Methods of Object Numbering
October 5 to 30, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Applying Numbers to Collection Objects covers the materials and methods of object numbering: registration, handling, labeling and marking, number placement, documentation, health and safety, transponders and barcodes, surface marks, inks, paints and barrier coats. Each participant receives a Northern States Conservation Center collections labeling kit and performs experiments using its contents. Participants learn to determine what pen, ink, barrier coat or tag is appropriate for each object and storage or display situation.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/applying-numbers-collection-objects-materials-and-methods-object-numbering-line-course
MS 227: Care of Paintings
NEW DATES: October 12- November 20th
Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/care-paintings-line-course
MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts
October 5 to November 13, 2015
Instructor: Tom Bennett
Location: http://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.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/design-and-construction-exhibit-mounts-line-course
MS 001: The Problem with Plastics
October 19 to 23, 2015
Instructor: Diana Komejan
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
As we march boldly toward the 22nd century, artifact collecting includes that most fragile of materials – plastic. Not only is it in our collections, but it is used to house our collections, too. What problems have you seen? What problems have others seen? What materials are best? What can we, as caretakers, do to minimize long-term damage? Join Diana in this mini-course for discussing care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you have about plastics in your museum.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/problem-plastics-line-short-course
MS 014: Education Collections
October 26 to 30, 2015
Instructor: Karin Hostetter
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
What do you do with collection objects that no longer belong in the scientific collection but are too good to throw out? What do you do with the donations that just don't quite 'fit?' Use them in education collections. Their value as educational objects for the public is immeasurable.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/education-collections-line-short-course
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