Workshops on glass and ceramics

Moulding, Casting and Gap-filling for Glass and Ceramics
Brisbane, Australia
August 18-22, 2003
August 25-29, 2003

The AICCM Object SIG will be holding a workshop (to be run twice)
for mid-career conservators, focusing on repair techniques for glass
and ceramics.  This 5-day intensive, practical workshop will be
tutored by Stephen Koob.  The program includes:

    Cleaning procedures
    Adhesive selection and removal of old repairs
    Loss compensation and direct filling
    Casting and moulding techniques
    Colouring and tinting fills
    Finishing techniques
    Inpainting and coatings for ceramic fills

Registration cost, in Australian dollars, is:
    AICCM member - $600.00
    Non-AICCM member - $650.00

Registration will be open from May 12, 2003, and payment is required
at the time of registration to secure a position.

For further information about this course please contact:

    Amanda Pagliarino
    AICCM Object SIG Convenor
    Queensland Art Gallery
    PO Box 3686, South Brisbane Qld 4101
    amanda.pagliarino [at] qag__qld__gov__au
    +61 7 3842 9296
    Fax: +61 7 3844 8865

Sponsorship and support for this workshop has been provided by The
Corning Museum of Glass, AICCM Queensland Division, AICCM,
Queensland Art Gallery and Queensland Museum.

Amanda Pagliarino


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