The Ceramics and Glass Group are delighted to be able to announce that they will be holding a half day
specialist session at Icon’s Conference 2013: Positive Futures in
an Uncertain World - In partnership with the University of Glasgow.
“Conservation
past, present and yet to come...”
Five fascinating talks will take up through the history of ceramics and glass conservation, as well as introduce exciting new techniques for the future of conservation:
Claire Magill ACR and Fergus Purdy (National Trust) "Conservation of the ornate Gothik wardrobe at Castle Ward"
- detailing the setting up of a temporary conservation studio at Castle Ward, allowing the public even greater access to the work of Conservators.
Peter David ACR "The
more it changes, the more it stays the same"
- a personal perspective on the changes in
conservation over the last 30 years.
Hannele Hentula (Glasgow museums) "Come to an unsticky end: failure of
Ablebond 342-1 epoxy adhesive on a 16th century Venetian wine glass"
- an assessment of previously popular adhesives in glass conservation.
Ronald Pile "To see or
not to see? An alternative approach to contemporary ceramic
restoration"
- a reflection on the differences in approaches to
conservation in Japan and the UK following intensive in Kyoto.
Tiago Oliveira (West Dean) "Temporary transfer papers as retouching media for ceramics
conservation"
- the results of a study into an alternative approach for retouching ceramics.
Don't miss these exciting talks -
choose the Ceramics and Glass session on your booking form!
choose the Ceramics and Glass session on your booking form!
Early Bird booking for PF13 closes on 18th January - so secure your place today!
Visit: http://www.iconPF13.com for more information and booking forms
