Workshop by Theo Sturge at SRAL Studios. The course concentrates on the practical aspects of leather conservation and is based on Theo’s extensive experience.
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Instructor
Theo Sturge is the UK’s most experienced practising leather conservator. He is an accredited conservator (ACR) and a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation (FIIC). He has many years’ experience in conservation and has specialised in leather conservation for 30 years. After 20 years as a conservator in museums he moved to the Leather Conservation Centre as Senior Conservator. He set up his own business, the Sturge Conservation Studio, in 2000. He works almost exclusively on historic leather. The National Trust is his largest UK client. Teaching leather conservation is a major part of his work with courses for universities in Europe, and for practicing conservators wishing to expand their knowledge.
Programme
The course will cover:
• The general nature of leather and its working properties.
• An overview of gilt leather and how it is made.
• Adhesives for leather.
• Repair materials for leather.
• Colouring leather.
• Gap filling.
• Humidification and re-shaping.
• Consolidation.
• Treatment of red rot.
• Finishing leather.
Practical exercises will include:
• Making a piece of gilt leather.
• Trials with a range of adhesives and repair materials.
• Methods for filling gaps, including moulding, filling with solid BEVA 371, inlays etc.
• Dying and colouring leather.
• Reintegration of lost colour.
• Sewing leather.
Workshop Fees
Early Bird: € 900.00 until 1st February 2025
Standard € 1050.00
The course will be cancelled if there is insufficient participation. Fees will include lunches.
Language: English
Social Event: an opt-in dinner (at own costs) will be organised for the group on Wednesday 9 April 2025.
There will be 15 places available for emerging professionals and mid-career conservators. Accommodation and Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. Discount bookings for accommodation at Townhouse Design Hotel through SRAL.
Organiser: Kate Seymour
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Exciting news for our members: Restauratoren Nederland is hosting a three-day workshop on Hydrogels in Conservation this November! Matthew Cushman, will teach us how gel systems work and can be matched to treatment needs. The workshop is open to conservators of any specialization.
To accommodate more participants, we’re hosting two practical sessions for 20 participants each. A full day of online lectures is included and accessible for non-RN-members as well.
Find the detailed program via the link SAVE THE DATE – Cushman workshop
Workshop Details:
- Online Lecture: November 18, 2024
- Practical Session 1: November 19-20, 2024
- Practical Session 2: November 21-22, 2024
- Location: CollectieCentrum Nederland, Amersfoort
Workshop Highlights:
- Comparative survey of several gel systems
- Introduction to new biopolymer hydrogels
- One full day of online lectures and Q&A
- Two days of hands-on, in-person practical sessions
Registration fee:
- Registration opens on: September 1, 2024
- Online Lecture: €30 (accessible to non-RN-members as well)
- Full Workshop Session 1 or 2, including online lecture: €200 (RN members only)
Note: This is just a save-the-date announcement. Please do not attempt to register now. Registration opens on September 1st.
Stay tuned and mark your calendars! 🗓️
