By popular request our workshop Programs A & B are being offered again

0n March 10th-11th, and November 10th-11th 2007.

These sessions are specific to the care of Textile and Historic Object Collections

Please see the detailed Program Outline below.

Enroll early to reserve a placement for your participation.

These programs are being directed to private collectors, small museums and historical societies without in-house conservation staff; and those who rely on collections managers, preparators, and registrars with limited experience in applied conservation practices.

Art Conservation de Rigueur   -  San Francisco Workshops

Program  A

Preventative Conservation of Textiles and Historic Objects;

Collections Care, Handling, and Storage Techniques.

This seminar will focus on the basic principles of collections maintenance,

including environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, equipment,

and the quality of archival materials and supplies used for custom housing.

$155.

11 AM - 4 PM   Saturday, March 10th  2007

Program  B

Mount Preparation and Object Support;

Custom Designed Display Techniques for Exhibiting Costume,

Textiles, and Historic Object Ephemera

This session will be a hands-on technical studio lab.

Custom support and mounts will be designed and fabricated for the rolling,

housing, hanging, and presentation of five example textiles and objects.

$195.

11 AM - 4 PM  Sunday, March 11th  2007

{Programs  A & B,  $325.}

The October/ November 2006 and January 2007 worshops filled up quickly.

Enrollment is limited.  Registration must be received by February 15th & October 25th 2007.

These programs will be presented again in Fall 2007, on November 10th and 11th  2007.

For further information and program registration please contact Elise Rousseau, Principal Conservator.

Return program fees to:  577 - 14th Avenue, No. 2, San Francisco, CA  94118 (Mailing Address Only)

** Please make all checks payable to Elise Rousseau, Thank you.**

We  provide an informative experience and learned expertise in this highly specialized field.

All work is performed according to the Code of Ethics, Guidelines, and Standards of Practice of the AIC.

Consultation and Conservation Studio visits by appointment.

                             

                           

Elise Yvonne Rousseau, Principal Conservator

Art Conservation de Rigueur

577 - 14th Avenue,  No. 2

San Francisco, CA 94118

tel (415)750-1602

Studio tel/fax (415)447-8402

www.ArtConservationDeRigueur.com