MS223: Care of Metals
Instructor: Fiona Graham
Dates: Nov 4 to Dec 13, 2013
Location: online at www.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 indoor 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.
Logistics:
Participants in Care of Metals work through sections on their own.
Materials and resources include online literature, slide lectures and
dialog between students and the instructor through online forums. The
course is limited to 20 participants.
Care of Metals runs six weeks. To learn more about the course, go to
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms223.html If you
have trouble please contact Fiona Graham at [log in to unmask]
The Instructor:
Fiona Graham is an accredited professional conservator (CAPC) offering
bilingual (English & French) services in preventive conservation and
heritage restoration to the museum and heritage field. Her areas of
expertise include; preventive conservation in facility design and
operations, specifications and project management for conservation
projects, metals conservation, pest management, condition surveys,
emergency planning, and policies and procedures. She is currently a
Conservator at Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, a Tutor at
Athabasca University and the Course Director for the Ontario Museum
Association.
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Brad Bredehoft
Sales and Technology Manager
Northern States Conservation Center
www.collectioncare.org
www.museumclasses.org
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