West Dean College in West Sussex UK New course Conservation of Botanical Collections 18 to 21 September 2017 Course leader: Victoria Purewal This short course is aimed at plant specialists and natural science collection managers and will cover the basics of conserving botanical collections and identifying the immediate issues surrounding a particular collection. The course will cover how to provide the best environment, storage, mounting techniques and methods of display. It will provide comprehensive training in the basics of collecting and pressing of fresh material through to the storage and cleaning of bound herbaria. It will also include current research regarding best practice. The practical sessions are designed to give conservators an opportunity to learn the best methods which they can apply to a range of botanical collections which they may be able to utilise or adapt for future projects. All materials required will be supplied but participants are welcome to bring some material and their own personal conservation hand tools. Non-residential course fee: £436 Fully inclusive residential course fee: From £607 For more information please go to: www.westdean.org.uk/OMC<http://www.westdean.org.uk/OMC>
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