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There is still room in Northern States Conservation Center's Online courses starting September 7, 2015
MS 010: Condition Assessments
September 21 to 25, 2015 NEW DATES
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Whenever an object leaves or enters your museum, it should have a dated condition report completed. A condition report is so much more than “good” or "poor." Learn about different types of condition reports, what is essential and what is optional information in each, the function of a condition report, and how to use an online condition assessment tool.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/condition-assessments-line-short-course
MS 203: Storage Techniques
September 7 to October 2, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Is your collection stacked, packed and stressed? Museum Storage Techniques has the solution. The course builds on its sister course, Museum Facilities and Furniture, which looks at the bigger storage environment.. The Museum Storage Techniques course emphasizes the needs of individual objects and collection groupings. Guidelines for specific materials are provided. Participants learn about storage materials and mounts and the most effective use of trays, drawers, shelves and cabinets.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-storage-techniques-line-course
MS 217: Museum Cleaning Basics
September 7 to October 16, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Cobwebs in the gallery, dust on the dinosaur skeleton, mice in storage – a dirty museum results in poor visitor experience and poor collections preservation. In a museum, cleanliness really is next to godliness. Museum Cleaning Basics explores everything you need to know about cleaning your collections. Participants learn when to clean – and when not to clean. They also learn how to make those decisions. Topics range from basic housekeeping to specific techniques for specific objects. You will learn why cleaning is important and how to prevent damage when cleaning. We will look at specific techniques that minimize damage while getting the work done. And we will discuss when to call in a specialist, such as a conservator. Students will create a housekeeping manual for their institution.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-cleaning-basics-line-course
MS 223: Care of Metals
September 7 to October 2, 2015
Instructor: Diana Komejan
Location: http://museumclasses.org
Description:
Outdoor sculpture, silver tea service, gold jewelry, axe head, wheel rim – metals are found in most museum collections and may be stored or displayed indoors or outdoors depending on the object. Learn how to identify different types of metal and their alloys. Gain an understanding of how and why metals deteriorate and methods for preventing deterioration from occurring or continuing. The pros and cons of different popular treatments will be covered along with recommendations for the least damaging approach to treatment. Care of Metals provides a simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of metals, explaining the importance of the galvanic series and electrochemistry in care strategies. Starting with an overview of the history and function of metals and how they are made, the course will cover guidelines for handling, labeling, exhibiting and storing metals. An overview of treatments, including cleaning, used on metals and how appropriate they are for the long-term preservation of the metal object will help students make care decisions when consulting with conservators.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/care-metals-line-course
Feel free to contact me with questions
Peggy Schaller
Northern States Conservation Center
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