Ceramic Conservation Courses

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Ceramic conservation courses. The conservation and restoration of ceramics. The course is of relevance to. Throughout his career kenneth has been involved with ukic now icon the institute for conservation in the uk and was the chairman for the ceramics and glass group from 1989 93. Applied conservation specialises in the conservation and restoration of ceramics porcelain glass and related materials.

Specialise in ceramics and related materials and work with a range of exciting objects from historical and private collections from archaeological finds to decorative arts objects. Crizzling a problem in glass conservation conservation in archaeology and the applied arts. International institute for conservation 1975 pp. The studio specializes in the remedial conservation and restoration of ceramic objects and related materials including hard and soft paste porcelain.

In 1991 following a 2 year post graduate diploma conservation course at the prestigious west dean college west sussex kirsten gained a british antiques dealer association diploma in the restoration conservation of ceramics glass and related materials. An introduction to primitive technology. Studio art centers international florence italy institute of international education saci coordinator us student programs 809 united nations plaza new york ny 10017 3580 fax 212 984 5325 degree programs and training in conservation. Low fired ceramics earthenware and archaeological ceramics.

Interspersed with teaching and supervising on the graduate diploma in books and library materials and ma conservation studies courses at west dean. March 18 22 2019 the conservation center chicago il instructor. In 1986 kenneth left glasgow to lead the post graduate ceramic conservation course at west dean college for twenty three years. Ceramics and glass conservation and restoration experts since 1997.

Learn about the materials science of ceramics and glass and gain understanding in loss compensation cleaning methods and adhesives used for these materials. Home beky davies acr ceramic conservation and restoration services. Heather macgregor and joshua mccauley. This largely practical bridging course will introduce and train its participants in the use and application of contemporary and specialized restoration conservation.

Ceramic porcelain or glass antique or contemporary objects whether fragmentary or previously restored are returned to excellent condition. Certificate courses and mid career training in ceramics conservation.