[Nhcoll-l] June On-Line Courses from Institute for Natural History Arts

Thu Feb 20 15:04:14 EST 2025

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Please see below for a compendium of on-line courses in Museum Studies and Collections Management.  This list is provided by the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Professional Development Committee as a monthly service for nhcoll subscribers.  Please contact the course providers or instructors for more information or questions.
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>From the Institute of Natural History Arts

Upcoming Course: Basic Cleaning and Handling of Taxidermy Mounts
Presented by The Institute for Natural History Arts
Enhance your skills in the proper care of taxidermy collections with this hands-on, conservator-led course. Join experts Bethany Palumbo ACR and Fran Ritchie for a two-day intensive workshop focused on safe and effective handling, cleaning, and maintenance techniques for both new and historic taxidermy mounts.
Dates: Session 1 - June 28 | Session 2 - June 29
Location: Institute for Natural History Arts, Woodland Park, NJ
Duration: 8 hours per day (2-day course)
Course Fee: $795.00
Course Overview
This in-person workshop provides a rare opportunity to learn directly from experienced conservators specializing in taxidermy preservation. Participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience working with museum specimens, developing essential skills applicable to taxidermists, museum professionals, and collectors.

What You'll Learn:

*       Health and safety considerations for handling taxidermy

*       Dry and wet cleaning techniques for different specimen types

*       Methods for addressing stubborn soiling

*       Best practices for long-term taxidermy care and preservation
Participants will work on a variety of mounts provided by a local museum and may bring their own small taxidermy pieces (upon instructor approval). All tools and materials will be provided. No prior experience is required.
Follow Link:
https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/proper-cleaning-and-handling-of-taxidermy-mounts-3

Upcoming Course: "This Over That" - Introduction to Museum Quality Restoration and Storage Materials for Taxidermy
Presented by The Institute for Natural History Arts
Gain valuable insight into the materials used in the restoration and storage of taxidermy collections with this conservator-led workshop. Join experts Bethany Palumbo ACR and Fran Ritchie for a one-day, hands-on course exploring durable, museum-quality materials for fabrication, conservation, and storage.
Date: June 30
Location: Institute for Natural History Arts, Woodland Park, NJ
Duration: 6 hours (9 AM - 3 PM)
Course Fee: $450.00
Course Overview
In this practical workshop, participants will learn how to identify and work with conservation-grade materials used in taxidermy restoration and storage. While common, commercially available materials may deteriorate or react unpredictably over time, museum-quality materials offer greater stability and longevity.
What You'll Learn:

*        Introduction to conservation materials, including adhesives and fill materials

*        Hands-on experience preparing and testing material properties

*        Best practices for taxidermy packing and storage

*        Hands-on packing techniques using recommended materials
Please note: This course focuses on materials selection rather than hands-on restoration techniques for specimens. Participants will explore the properties and applications of professional-grade materials, ensuring their work is durable and conservation-friendly.
Participants will work on a variety of mounts provided by a local museum and may bring their own small taxidermy pieces (upon instructor approval). All tools and materials will be provided. No prior experience is required.
Follow Link:
https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/this-over-that

About the Instructors
Bethany Palumbo ACR is Head of Conservation Unit at the Natural History Museum of Denmark and is specialized in the conservation of Natural History collection types, foremost bone material and taxidermy. Previous to this, she was the Conservator of Life Collections at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) from 2012-2019. She is accredited by the UK Institute for Conservation and has over a decade of conservation experience in the international museum field. Bethany has a BA (2010) and MA (2013) in conservation studies from the University of Lincoln, UK.
Fran Ritchie is an art conservator who specializes in the care and preservation of natural history collections. She has treated and restored taxidermy in museums across the United States, including the American Museum of Natural History, Zion National Park, Biltmore Estate, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and the Alaska State Museum. A graduate of the art conservation program at Buffalo State College (M.A., C.A.S.), she has also taught graduate students at the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and lead workshops at several meetings of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections. She is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation

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