Ref: M2D36174
This course is applicable to:
Objects with thin, translucent or transparent supports, such as tracing papers, are commonly encountered in archive, library and museum collections. The fragility and structural weakness of these materials present a challenge to custodians and conservators, and poses a risk to integrity of the media and the information they carry. This risk becomes particularly problematic when there is a need to handle these already fragile materials for research, digitisation, or exhibition. The field of nanotechnologies offers new possibilities to consolidate and to stabilise thin, weak, translucent and transparent supports using an innovative material approach. This course focuses on two specific types of nanomaterials: Nanopapers created from films and Nanocellulose suspensions or gels.
During the course, participants will:
Basic hand tools: tweezers, bone folder, scalpel, ruler, scissors (small), a selection of brushes
This course is designed for qualified/experienced conservators.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Day 1
Registration is from 9.00 – 9.30am
Classes run from 9.30am – 9pm
Lunch and dinner are included
Day 2
Classes run from 9am – 5pm
Lunch is included
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Rémy Dreyfuss-Deseigne MA
Having trained at the Ecole du Louvre and at the Institut National Du Patrimoine (Paris, France) in book and paper conservation, Rémy is now the Director of the Atelier Dreyfuss-Deseigne paper conservation studio. With 10 years post qualification experience, Rémy has become the leading practitioner of nanocellulose in conservation.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
