Museum Conservation Adhesive Workshop
Did you know that conservation adhesive can be safely used to secure objects such as ceramics and glass on display in museums and galleries? It is safe and easy to apply, and helps to prevent damage to artefacts caused by seismic events.
This workshop is for museums and small collections staff (volunteers or professional) to show you how to make, safely use and remove these handy conservation adhesive dots.
During this workshop Canterbury Museum conservator Emily Fryer will talk about the adhesive and the type of objects it can be used to secure. Participants will be shown how to make the dots manually and then get the chance to try both applying the product to an object and removing the dots from objects.
Emily Fryer is an objects with a Masters in the Conservation of Historic Objects from Durham University, UK and a degree in geology. She has worked in conservation for over 20 years both in institutions and privately. She is a solutions focused conservator who sees the tangible and intangible needs of the objects around her and wants to ensure their needs are met by adopting a practical, evidence-based approach to their care. Emily is currently Vice President of the New Zealand Conservators of Cultural Materials Pūmanaaki kahurangi (NZCCM).
WHERE: UC Teece Museum, 3 Hereford St, Chch
WHEN: Monday 10 November, 9.30am to 12:00pm.
Workshop is free, but seats are limited so registration is essential. Morning tea will be provided. Keep an eye out here for booking details to follow soon. This workshop is a collaboration between Canterbury Museum and the University of Canterbury Teece Museum.
Image credit: JLMC 42.57, Amphora, James Logie Memorial Collection – aftermath of the September 2010 Christchurch Earthquake.