Workshops 2009

KwaZulu-Natal Archives, in collaboration with SAPCON, South African Museums Association (SAMA) and the International Council of Museums is hosting a PRESERVATION WORKSHOP as part of their Annual Conference.

09 - 10 December 2009

Venue:  The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre(ICC), Durban

The workshop has been structured to provide archivists and heritage professionals with practical guidance on key issues relating to preservation.

The following topics will be covered:
· Care of paper
· Care of photographs
· Integrated pest management
· Copyright on photographs
· Disaster management
· Construction of phase boxes
· Mounting displays

For details of the Conference workshop please see attachment for the Invitation to attend the Department of Arts and Culture Conference: "Information for Community Development"

Please note cost to attend is R300 closing date for registration 23 November 2009.

Seats are limited.

Click to view Invitation as well as Registration form

SAPCON NORTH BRANCH: PAPER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

04 November 2009
09:30 - 15:30

Venue: National Archives, Pretoria

The workshop will be presented by Suzanne Press a paper conservator from the United Kingdom. She is a specialist in flat paper conservation.

Programme

9:30 - 11:00 Repairing of torn paper items
11:00 - 11:15 Tea
11:15 - 12:30 Repairing of torn paper items
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 13:30 What to do with folded paper items.
13:30 - 15:30 What to do with fragile paper items

Outcomes

Repair of torn paper items:
Each delegate should gain a basic knowledge of the following:

1) assess whether s/he can repair a torn paper item or whether it should be sent to a conservator
2) assess which materials can be used on which items
3) perform a simple tear repair

Folded paper items:
Each delegate should gain a basic knowledge of the following:

1) assess which folded items can be unfolded
2) know the technique involved in unfolding folded items

Fragile items:
Each delegate should gain a basic knowledge of the following:

1) assess a fragile item
2) know how to store the item in order to prevent further damage
3) learn the ethics of different options from encapsulating to lining of fragile items

Cost: R100 per delegate (Please bring cash on the day.)

Please bring:
1 (or more) items that are torn and need repair
1 (or more) items that are folded that you think should be stored flat
1 (or more) items that are fragile and you don't know how to support or store them (Items should not be very valuable and preferably be around an A4 size, but no bigger than an A3. If you do not have an item you will be able to practice on plain paper.)
Any repair tissue etc. that you have in stock for mending tears. (Suzanne will be able to tell you if they are conservation standard. Please bring them in their boxes if possible for easy identification)
A metal ruler or wooden ruler with metal insert, preferably 40 - 50 cm long but 30 cm will be better than nothing.

Please reply to Kathy Brookes by Monday 16:00 for catering purposes (a simple lunch and tea will be provided)
Only 20 delegates can be accommodated.

brookeskathy@yahoo.com (Friday 30/10 - Sunday 1/11)
kjbrookes@uj.ac.za (Monday 2/11)