[NHCOLL-L:5388] Conservation Matting and Framing online class starts Monday
Helen Alten
helen at collectioncare.org
Wed Apr 27 10:05:09 EDT 2011
*MS233: Matting and Framing **NEW***
Instructor: Susan Duhl
Price: $475
Dates: May 2 to May 27, 2011
Location: online at www.museumclasses.org
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Description:*
Matting and Framing teaches the materials and techniques of
conservation-quality framing. For display, matting and framing provides
both protective and aesthetic contributions to art on paper. Students
will learn about different types of enclosures, different mat styles and
cutting methods, the pros and cons of different backing boards and
glazing, and different methods of attaching items to a mat, some of
which do not involve adhering hinges to art on paper. Lectures,
illustrations, product resources, and additional informational
references will be provided.
*Course Outline:*
1. Introduction
2. Principals of Matting and Framing/Aesthetic and Protective Nature
of Framing
3. Materials and Techniques (boards, glazing, hinging)
4. Mat Styles and Mat Cutting
5. Unique Objects and issues (Specialty Supports, Safety) Security
Hardware
6. Conclusion
*Logistics:*
Participants in the Matting and Framing course work through sections on
their own. Instructor Susan Duhl is available for scheduled email
support. Materials and resources include online literature, slide
lectures, dialog between students and online chats led by the
instructor. The course is limited to 20 participants.
Matting and Framing lasts four weeks. Please sign up by paying for the
course at http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html If you have trouble
please contact Helen Alten at helen at collectioncare.org
*The Instructor:*
*Susan Duhl* is an Art Conservator in private practice specializing in
art on paper and archival collections. She provides workshops,
preservation consultations and conservation treatment to institutions
and private individuals throughout the world. Susan treats works on
paper, including prints, watercolors, drawings, wallpaper, documents,
and 3-dimensional paper objects. Her work includes disaster response and
recovery, consultations and collection surveys to determine condition,
treatment and long-term care recommendations, and helping clients
prioritize treatment needs. Her recent clients include the Library of
Congress, the National Archives and Records Administration, The Woodmere
Art Museum, and LaSalle and Lehigh University Art Museums. Susan
completed her Master of Art degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in
Art Conservation from the State University College at Buffalo Art
Conservation Program. She is a Professional Associate of the American
Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) and
founding member of the Art Conservator Alliance,
www.ArtConservatorsAlliance.com <http://www.ArtConservatorsAlliance.com>
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