Fife Workshop Flyer 2019 - International Institute for ... · Workshop fees: Standard: € 570.00...
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Workshop: Solvents and Paint Films: Practical Solutions Gwendoline R. Fife 21 - 23 October 2019 at SRAL Studios Instructor Gwendoline R. Fife Senior Conservator, SRAL Since 2005 Gwendoline R. Fife has worked at SRAL where she is a senior (practicing) conservator and lecturer. After graduating in chemistry (BscHons, York University, 1994), she trained in easel painting conservation at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London (PGDipCons, 1997). Following her subsequent Mellon Fellowship (Walters Museum, Baltimore, 1998-2001) she worked in various museum and private conservation studios in the USA, Ireland, UK and The Netherlands prior to her current position. Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL) is a leading institute specialised in the conservation and restoration of paintings, sculptures, contemporary artworks and historic interiors. We provide an integrated approach to conservation issues through research, consultancy and education. SRAL Wiebengahal Avenue Ceramique 224 6221 KX, Maastricht Tel: 0031 43 321 8444 [email protected] www.sral.nl Overview This workshop aims to support practitioners in their practical applications of solvents for cleaning. This will be achieved by providing a review of knowledge with an overview including recent research into solvent effects, current findings into solvent application techniques, and an open forum for discussions covering workshop participants’ questions, practical experiences and opinions regarding solvent choices and application. Content Review of: - Matter and Energy - the basis of everything, and why anything ever happens. (atoms, molecules, ions, molecular/ionic models, interactions and reactions). - Organic solvents, solvation, and the influence of environment. - Dissolution and Rate – Will it dissolve? How fast? - Conceptual models for solvent behaviour. - Applications in conservation. - Potential solvent effects on paint films. - Applications in practice. - Treatment adaptations. - Assessing risk - practical testing approaches. - Selecting treatment strategies. Workshop fees: Standard: € 570.00 Deadline for registration: 15 September 2019 Workshop fees will include lunches. Registration forms are available at [email protected] and www.sral.nl Numbers are limited to 15 participants and are allocated on a first come basis. Discount bookings for accommodation at Townhouse Design Hotel only through SRAL. Organisation & Inquiries: Kate Seymour & Siska Losse: [email protected]
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Workshop: Solvents and Paint Films:
Practical Solutions Gwendoline R. Fife
21 - 23 October 2019 at
SRAL Studios
Instructor
Gwendoline R. Fife Senior Conservator, SRAL
Since 2005 Gwendoline R. Fife has worked at SRAL where she is a senior (practicing) conservator and lecturer. After graduating in chemistry (BscHons, York University, 1994), she trained in easel painting conservation at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London (PGDipCons, 1997). Following her subsequent Mellon Fellowship (Walters Museum, Baltimore, 1998-2001) she worked in various museum and private conservation studios in the USA, Ireland, UK and The Netherlands prior to her current position.
Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL) is a lead ing ins t i tu te specialised in the conservation and restoration of paintings, sculptures, contemporary artworks and historic interiors. We provide an integrated approach to conservation issues through research, consultancy and education.
SRAL Wiebengahal
Avenue Ceramique 224 6221 KX, Maastricht
Tel: 0031 43 321 8444
[email protected] www.sral.nl
Overview This workshop aims to support practitioners in their practical applications of solvents for cleaning. This will be achieved by providing a review of knowledge with an overview including recent research into solvent effects, current findings into solvent application techniques, and an open forum for discussions covering workshop participants’ questions, practical experiences and opinions regarding solvent choices and application.
Content Review of: - Matter and Energy - the basis of everything, and why anything ever happens.
(atoms, molecules, ions, molecular/ionic models, interactions and reactions). - Organic solvents, solvation, and the influence of environment. - Dissolution and Rate – Will it dissolve? How fast? - Conceptual models for solvent behaviour. - Applications in conservation. - Potential solvent effects on paint films. - Applications in practice. - Treatment adaptations. - Assessing risk - practical testing approaches. - Selecting treatment strategies.
Workshop fees: Standard: € 570.00
Deadline for registration: 15 September 2019
Workshop fees will include lunches.
Registration forms are available at [email protected] and www.sral.nl Numbers are limited to 15 participants and are allocated on a first come basis.
Discount bookings for accommodation at Townhouse Design Hotel only through SRAL.
Organisation & Inquiries: Kate Seymour & Siska Losse: [email protected]
