Note: Workshop is full and registration is closed.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) have organized a three-day workshop on the history and treatment of works containing iron gall ink for the professional development of conservators and collection managers.
This three-day workshop will combine hands-on lab sessions with demonstrations, lectures, and group discussion. The workshop will be held at the Gatineau Preservation Centre in Gatineau, Quebec.
The workshop is open to conservators and collection managers with experience working in archives, libraries, and museum collections. The workshop will focus on works on paper with iron gall ink but may also be of interest to textile conservators. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. The language of instruction will be English. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the workshop one month prior to presentation of the event if there is insufficient registration, and to make program changes as deemed necessary.
Registration fee (includes lunches and breaks, course materials, participant’s manual, and all applicable taxes):
CAN$450.00 for Canadian participants US$450.00 for all others
Canadian Museums Association (CMA) bursaries are available for eligible Canadian participants. Please apply directly to the CMA.
Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2004.
Applicants will be notified of their standing by July 16, 2004. Accepted participants must forward the full workshop fee by September 17, 2004 in order to secure a place in the workshop.
Applicants can be submitted online.
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Application forms can be downloaded (pdf format) and submitted to :
Christine Bradley Canadian Conservation Institute 1030 Innes Road Ottawa ON K1A 0M5 Canada Tel.: (613) 998-3721 ext. 250 Fax: (613) 998-4721 E-mail: christine_bradley@pch.gc.ca