[BCMA] Upcoming Underwater Archaeology Workshops

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

September 17 - 18, 2011

Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) Level 1
A Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) Level 1 course is being offered in
Sidney BC (Victoria) at the Greenglade Recreation Center. Participants
must have completed NAS Introduction to participate. Lectures include:
search & survey techniques, documenting shipwrecks, artifact
conservation, 3-D survey techniques, project organization and a case
study. The practical session will involve surveying the reef balls
opposite the Sidney fishing pier and plotting up the results. Cost:
UASBC Members $125. To register contact Jacques Marc (250) 474-5797 or
email: jmarc at shaw.ca

 

September 30 - 2, 2011

NAS Introduction and NAS 1 - combined
A Nautical Archaeology Society combination Introduction and NAS 1 course
is being offered in Seattle, Washington. This course combines 3 days of
instruction into 2 long days after which you will receive a Certificate
in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology. Lectures include: principles of
underwater archaeology, site types, law, basic survey techniques search
& survey techniques, shipwreck recording, artifact conservation, 3-D
survey techniques and project organization. There will be two practical
sessions. The first will includes hands-on surveying experience in the
pool and plotting up the results. The second will involve surveying
artifacts in the Edmonds diving park and plotting up the results. Cost:
UASBC Members $225.00. To register contact Jacques Marc (250) 474-5797
or email: jmarc at shaw.ca

 

October 21 - 23, 2011

NAS Introduction and NAS 1 - combined
A Nautical Archaeology Society combination Introduction and NAS 1 course
is being offered in Vancouver at Simon Fraser University. This course
combines 3 days of instruction into 2 long days after which you will
receive a Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology. Lectures
include: principles of underwater archaeology, site types, law, basic
survey techniques, search & survey techniques, shipwreck recording,
artifact conservation, 3-D survey techniques and project organization.
There will be two practical sessions. The first will includes hands-on
surveying experience in the pool and plotting up the results. The second
will involve surveying artifacts on the bottom in Barnet Marine Park and
plotting up the results. Cost: UASBC Members $225.00. To register
contact Bronwen Young (250) 474-5797 or email: jmarc at shaw.ca.

 

 

David Hill-Turner

Curator, Nanaimo Museum

100 Museum Way

Nanaimo, BC  V9R 5J8

250-753-1821





 

 

 

 

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