Workshop Announcement

Posted by
Lori van Handel
Director of Field Services
Williamstown Art Conservation Center
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA  01267
tel.  413-458-5741
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Posting I
The Williamstown Art Conservation Center, Williamstown, Massachusetts,
will offer their workshop:  BASIC MATTING AND HINGING this spring:

Location and Date
Williamstown, MA:  March 8, 1996

Workshop Focus and Content
This one day workshop is a basic, introductory course, designed for those
with no prior experience in museum quality matting and hinging.  The
course will include lectures, demonstrations and handson training.
Participants should bring three works of art on paper *no larger than 16"
x 20"* representing different matting problems for discussion.

Agenda
  * Basic principles of archival matting and hinging for storage,
exhibition and loans.
  * Selection of materials.  Testing for pH and groundwood.
  * Various matting structures, including standard 4ply window, recessed
window mats for pastels, chalk and charcoal, and double sided window mats.
  * Mat cutting demonstration.
  * Paste making, mixing, cooling, and straining.
  * Attachment of artwork to backboard and hinging options.
  * Working with mockups, participants will practice various hinging
techniques.
  * Acceptable alternatives to cooked starch paste.

Who Should Attend
Curators, registrars, collection managers, preparators and all personnel
responsible for the matting of paper objects.

Enrollment:  Minimum of 10 and Maximum of 15

Speakers
Leslie Paisley, Conservator of Paper
Rebecca Johnston, Assistant Conservator of Paper


Workshop Fees:
$125 WACC Members, $150 NonMembers/NonProfits
*includes basic kit with samples, diagrams, suppliers

Registration Deadline:  February 23, 1996


Posting II
The Williamstown Art Conservation Center, Williamstown, Massachusetts,
will offer their workshop:  ADVANCED MATTING AND HINGING WORKSHOP this
spring:

Location and Date
Williamstown, MA:  April 19, 1996

Workshop Focus and Content
This intensive workshop is directed to experienced museum preparators and
exhibition technicians responsible for matting and hinging artifacts.
The workshop will include lecture and discussion of techniques,
materials, and case studies as well as handson training.

Agenda
  * Hinging techniques and modifications including consideration of
difficult, nontraditional papers.
  * Rehinging a work with multiple old hinges which pucker, draw or show
through the paper support.
  * Matting and framing for double sided drawings.
  * Edge repairs to strengthen torn or weakened paper prior to hinging.
  * Hinging techniques for works requiring nonaqueous adhesives.
  * Storage and housing considerations.
  * Preparation for travelling exhibitions.

Participants are encouraged to bring slides or documentation of specific
pieces for class discussion.

Who Should Attend
Curators, registrars, collection managers, preparators and personnel
responsible for the matting of paper objects.
Enrollment:  Minimum of 10 and Maximum of 15

Speakers
Leslie Paisley, Conservator of Paper
Rebecca Johnston, Assistant Conservator of Paper

Workshop Fees:
$125 WACC Members, $150 NonMembers/NonProfits

Registration Deadline:  March 29, 1996


For More Information about either workshop, or to request a
brochure/application, contact:
Doe Zottoli, Assistant Director for Administration
Williamstown Art Conservation Center
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA  01267
tel.  413-458-5741
fax  413-458-2314
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