London – The Centre for Photographic Conservation

London – The Centre for Photographic Conservation
The Centre for Photographic Conservation (CPC) announces his new programme of courses in 2010. These courses offer conservators and other heritage professionals specialist training in this challenging field; enabling them to polish their practical skills and upgrade their knowledge of current developments and techniques.

The Centre for Photographic Conservation

The Centre in London has for over 29 years responded to the needs of fellow professionals offering a programme of courses and workshops on aspects of the preservation and conservation of historic photographs.

Course tutors are Ian Moor and Angela Moor who communicate their knowledge, expertise and passion in such a way as to bring alive the history and diversity of photography whilst still fully addressing the 21st Century problems of preserving and conserving this evocative medium. Their approach can not fail to stimulate participants to a deeper understanding of, and professional growth in, this demanding discipline.

Whilst the courses at The Centre are intensive the ‘Moors’ still manage to maintain a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere.

Preservation and Conservation of Photographic Materials
Ref: 100/1 – Course dates:
14th June – 30th July 2010
A seven-week “Certificated” career and professional development course for experienced conservators and conservation students seeking to increase and develop their knowledge, skills and experience in the field of photographic conservation. The course programme skilfully blends together the history of photography and the theory of photo-chemistry with the practical hands-on skills needed for the preservation and conservation treatment of photographs, which is the main emphasis of the course.

Preservation & Conservation of Photographic Materials (Theory)
Ref: 100/2 – Course dates:
9th -11th June 2010 or 13th -15th September 2010
An intensive three-day course covering the identification, causes of degradation, conservation treatment options, handling, exhibition and storage of photographic materials.

The Identification of Photographic Processes
Ref: 100/4 – Course dates:
21st – 23rd June 2010
This intensive three-day course offers heritage professionals and others involved in photography a unique opportunity to undertake a comparative study of original images from the birth of photography, 1795 to the present day.

MASTER CLASS – Advanced Photographic Conservation Techniques
Ref: 100/5 – Course dates:
9th August – 3rd September 2010
This four-week workshop is for experienced conservators introducing advanced hands-on skills and current knowledge and developments in the preservation and conservation of paper based photographic images. It is assumed that applicants will have a high level of practical skills and also photographic process identification skills. Preference will be given to past participants of The Centre’s “Certificated” course (Ref:100/1)

Rediscovering Historic Photographic Processes
Ref: 100/7 – 1st course dates:
14th – 18th June 2010 Course fully subscribed
2nd course dares 6th 10th September 2010
A five-day practical workshop using materials and equipment contemporary to the historic processes participants will be able to develop an understanding of the chemistry and the manipulative skills needed to produce historic photographic processes. Processes taught include Fox Talbot’s Photogenic Drawing, Calotype, and Salted Paper print, Fife’s Direct Positive, Herschel’s Cyanotype and Niépce de St. Victor’s Albumen print.

Preservation of Photographic Negatives
Ref: 100/11 – Course dates:
24th – 25th June 2010
Paper, Glass and Nitrate, Acetate and Polyester sheet and roll film systems (Theory). This two-day course for curators, conservators, slide librarians and photographers, will focus upon the identification of photographic negative materials and the specific treatment, care, handling, copying, printing and storage needs of this diverse problematic material.

Suppressed Storage Environments
Ref: 100/17 – Course dates:
1st – 3rd June 2010
Systems & Materials for Photographic Albums, Prints, Glass & Plastic Negatives & Positives including Colour. This three-day course is aimed at Heritage Professionals with a responsibility for the care, usage and extended-term preservation of photographic collections. Given the material diversity of photographic processes within collections there is the added confusion as to which storage materials and systems, and which environment; a common environment or mixed environments, should we use?

Please contact The Centre for more information and to discuss your requirements.

The Centre for Photographic Conservation was established by Ian and Angela Moor whose knowledge and experience in photographic conservation, in the history and processes of photography coupled with aesthetic appreciation, ethical approach and skill have earned them a deserved international reputation in the field of photographic conservation.

The Centre for Photographic Conservation
London (UK)
telephone +44 (0) 20 8690 3678
http://www.cpc.moor.dial.pipex.com

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