[BCMA] Industrial Artefacts Conservation Workshop - September 7 - Richmond, BC

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*****SAVE THE DATE!****** *

*Industrial Artefacts Conservation Workshop*

Led by: Andrew Todd Conservators Ltd.

Hosted by: Richmond’s Museum & Heritage Services Department and the BC
Museums Association



Date: September 7th

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Location: London Heritage Farm, *6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC
<https://maps.google.com/?q=6511+Dyke+Road,+Richmond,+BC&entry=gmail&source=g>*

Parking: Across from the site on Dyke Road (free)







Ever wonder how to care for your industrial artefacts but don’t know where
to begin? Join us for a day of learning about the care and maintenance of
industrial artefacts. This hands-on workshop will provide you with the
knowledge and confidence to move forward with developing a preventative
conservation and treatment plan for your collection.



This workshop will provide you with:

·        Overview of the care and conservation of industrial artefacts

·         Basic understanding between restoration, conservation,
preservation and maintenance

·         How to develop a maintenance plan for a specific artefact or your
entire collection

·         An understanding of conservation terms and resources

·         Information about impact of the environment on industrial
artefacts

·         Information about wood, metal as well as mixed materials care

·         Documentation and condition reporting tips

·         Proper techniques and hands-on training from a professional
conservator





This training is suitable for museum professionals and volunteers
responsible for industrial collections.





Ticket prices*:     $75 for non-BCMA members

$50 for BCMA members



*Price includes lunch; please indicate any dietary restrictions when
registering for this event.



REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL OPEN IN AUGUST.


Feel free to email the BCMA, if you would like to be notified when
registration opens:


grants at museumsassn.bc.ca.



We hope to see you there!

Anissa

*Anissa J. Paulsen*
Program Officer

BC Museums Association <http://museumsassn.bc.ca> || 675 Belleville Street
|| Victoria, BC || V8W 9W2

Home Office: 250-588-6600 (M, Tu, W) || BCMA Office: 250-356-5700 (Th, F)

Cell: 778-535-4305 || Work hours are from 9:30a - 2:30p Monday - Friday
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