On-line Course in Conservation Matting and Framing Starting Soon

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Matting and Framing online course begins May 6

MS233: Matting and Framing
Instructor: Susan Duhl
Dates: May 6 to May 31, 2013
Location: online at www.museumclasses.org

Description:
Matting and Framing teaches the materials and techniques of conservation-quality framing. For display, matting and framing provides both protective and aesthetic contributions to art on paper. Students will learn about different types of enclosures, different mat styles and cutting methods, the pros and cons of different backing boards and glazing, and different methods of attaching items to a mat, some of which do not involve adhering hinges to art on paper. Lectures, illustrations, product resources, and additional informational references will be provided.

Logistics:
Participants in the Matting and Framing course work through sections on their own. Instructor Susan Duhl is available for scheduled email support. Materials and resources include online literature, slide lectures, dialog between students and online chats led by the instructor. The course is limited to 20 participants. Matting and Framing lasts four weeks. To learn more go to http://www.museumclasses.org and pay at http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html If you have trouble please contact Helen Alten at helen@collectioncare.org

The Instructor:
Susan Duhl is an Art Conservator in private practice specializing in art on paper and archival collections. She provides workshops, preservation consultations and conservation treatment to institutions and private individuals throughout the world. Susan treats works on paper, including prints, watercolors, drawings, wallpaper, documents, and 3-dimensional paper objects. Her work includes disaster response and recovery, consultations and collection surveys to determine condition, treatment and long-term care recommendations, and helping clients prioritize treatment needs. Her recent clients include the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records Administration, The Woodmere Art Museum, and LaSalle and Lehigh University Art Museums. Susan completed her Master of Art degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in Art Conservation from the State University College at Buffalo Art Conservation Program. She is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) and founding member of the Art Conservator Alliance.

Helen Alten
Director
Northern States Conservation Center
www.collectioncare.org
www.museumclasses.org

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