Messors offers for the upcoming summer the Fresco & Canvas Conservation and Restoration workshop in Puglia, Italy <http://messors.com/art-restoration-and-conservation/> - June 13-28, 2017. The workshop includes the practices of conservation and restoration of fresco, canvas, and statuary (wood, papier-mache, etc.). The session will begin with an introduction, practical hands-on experience, excursions, and lectures. After introductions which are common to all areas, participants may choose a specific area of focus. There are no prerequisites required to participate in this workshop. The frescoes that will be worked on and studied are part of the rupestral settlements (underground habitations) located in the Alta Murgia area. Statues and canvases are provided by local churches and private collections. The session provides a practical focus, allowing students ample opportunity for participation in restoration technique and creation ex-novo. By learning and actively working, participants also contribute to the conservation of the rich art and historical heritage of the region. The workshop is complimented by seminars in Art History, Geomorphological Studies, Iconography, Physics and Chemistry applied to art conservation. The course includes: visit Sassi of Matera (Unesco World Heritage site), the Rupestral Churches Park, visit Pompeii archeological site, museums and historical district of Naples, art exhibitions, excursions to archaeological sites of the region.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION MAY 15, 2017 For registration please contact Messors director Tonio Creanza: messors.to...@gmail.com Maximum number of participants: 14. Participation fee 16-day workshop: 2650 EUR (Approx $ 2870 USD) For details visit: www.mesors.com. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/consdistlist@cool.conservation-us.org/
