[Nhcoll-l] Matting and Framing online course begins May 6

[helen at collectioncare.org]

MS233: Matting and Framing
Instructor: Susan Duhl
Dates: May 6 to May 31, 2013
Location: online at www.museumclasses.org

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.

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. To learn more go to
http://www.museumclasses.org and pay 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.

Helen Alten
Director
Northern States Conservation Center
www.collectioncare.org
www.museumclasses.org