Course dates: 19th April - 3rd June 2022
Course outline:
This seven week Certificated course will comprise an intensive theory and practical workshop, for conservators and conservation students, aimed at introducing and developing knowledge and skills in the preservation, conservation and restoration treatment of photographic materials.
Strong emphasis will be placed upon the complex nature of photographic processes/images/materials, their development, specific and related conservation problems, their treatment, storage and exhibitioning and the ethics involved in determining and formulating practical, safe, conservation procedures.
The course will also include practical demonstrations, specific work studies, illustrated lectures, discussion periods, and an exhibition of photographic conservation and research work undertaken by The Centre. As part of the practical course work participants will also undertake two short research projects to complement and enhance the practical work studies.
Throughout the course participants will produce reference images and study materials which compliment the course Handbook, notes and documentation.
Course participants will also have the opportunity to visit, with the course tutors, The Fox Talbot Museum and Lacock Abbey, The Royal Photographic Society, the Cannon Gallery at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the The Photographers Gallery, and other centres of interest which will give them unique opportunities to examine 19th and 20th Century historic photographic images and materials.
Course participants may bring their own Laptop computers but limited computer facilities are available to undertake course notes, documentation and research projects.
Reference photographs may be taken throughout the course. Sessions may not be recorded.The Centre's Certificate is only awarded to participants who meet the required standard of work.
Participants should supply their own basic conservation hand tools and may bring their own problematic material for discussion.
Suggested hand tools: shears, scalpels, dividers, needles, straightedge, bone folders, small and large sable, squirrel and hog hair brushes, large apron or overall and surgical gloves. Note taking materials or computer will be required. Please ensure that all personal articles and tools are clearly marked with your name.
Because of the high level of attainment expected from participants and the limited number of places available we can offer this course only to photographic, paper, prints and drawings conservators or conservation students.
Course tutors: Ian Moor and Angela Moor
Course Fee: £2,600.00
Course outline:
Throughout this five-day intensive course, which is aimed at heritage professionals with the care and responsibility for photographic collections, strong emphasis will be placed upon the complex nature of photographic processes/images/materials, the identification of the major processes, specific and related conservation problems, preservation and conservation policies for photographs, preventive measures and treatment options, medium-term and extended-term storage criteria, image management including handling, exhibition, copying and digital imaging and the ethics involved in determining and formulating practical, safe, preservation and conservation procedures.
Class sizes are small allowing participants ample opportunity to address specific problems. Participants will receive a course Handbook containing information appertaining to the course work. The course will also include illustrated lectures, discussion periods, and an exhibition of photographic conservation and research work undertaken by The Centre. Reference photographs may be taken throughout the course. Sessions may not be recorded.
Course tutors: Ian Moor and Angela Moor
For all of the above courses, course participants will have access to The Centre's photographic teaching collection and reference library.
Reference photographs may be taken throughout the courses. Sessions may not be recorded.
Whilst the courses at The Centre are intensive the Moors still manage to maintain a friendly, informal, enjoyable atmosphere.
Because of the limited number of places available all previous courses have been over subscribed. We would, therefore, recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an application form and further information about these courses please write, telephone or email us. For email please enter your name and Course info/registration in the subject line and your name, address and a message in the message area. THANK YOU. email to the following:
233 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 1HU,
England, UK.
Telephone: 020-8690 3678
email: angela@cpc-moor.com or cphotoconservation@cpc-moor.com