Workshop : Solvents and Paint Films: the practical
ramifications
by Gwendoline R. Fife 23rd - 25th April 2018at
SRAL Studios, Wiebengahal, Avenue Ceramique 224,
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Overview
The aim of the workshop is to support
practitioners in their practical applications of
solvents. This will be achieved by providing a
review of knowledge with an overview including
recent research into solvent effects, current
findings into solvent application techniques, and
an open forum for discussions covering workshop
participants’ questions, practical experiences and
opinions regarding solvent choices and application.
Content
Review of:
• Matter and Energy - the basis of everything, and
why anything ever happens (atoms, molecules, ions,
molecular/ionic models, interactions and reactions.)
• Organic solvents, solvation, and the influence
of environment.
• Dissolution and Rate – Will it dissolve? How fast?
• Conceptual models for solvent behaviour.
• Applications in Conservation.
• Potential solvent effects on paint films.
• Applications in practice.
• Treatment adaptations.
• Assessing risk - practical testing approaches.
Selecting treatment strategies.
A more detailed description of the workshop is
available on request.
Instructor:
Since 2005 Gwendoline R. Fife has worked at SRAL
where she is a senior (practicing) conservator and
lecturer. After graduating in chemistry (BscHons,
York university, 1994), she trained in easel
painting conservation at the Courtauld Institute
of Art in London (PGDipCons, 1997). Following her
subsequent Mellon Fellowship (Walters Museum,
Baltimore, 1998-2001) she worked in various museum
and private conservation studios in the USA,
Ireland, UK and The Netherlands prior to her
current position.
Workshop fees:
Standard: € 550.00
Deadline for registration:
15 March 2018
Workshop fees will include lunches.
Registration forms are available at [email protected]
and www.sral.nl
Numbers are limited to 15 participants and are
allocated on a first come basis.
Discount bookings for accommodation at Townhouse
Design Hotel only through SRAL.
Organisers: Kate Seymour and Siska Losse
Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL) is a
leading institute specialised in the conservation
and restoration of paintings, sculptures,
contemporary artworks and historic interiors. We
provide an integrated approach to conservation
issues through research, consultancy and education.
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Siska Losse
Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL)
Avenue Ceramique 224
6221 KX Maastricht
The Netherlands
T.: +31(0)43 3218444
www.sral.nl
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