The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation (FAIC) presents the "Tools and Techniques for UV/Visible Fluorescence Documentation" workshop August 8 - 10, 2018 at Duke University Libraries in Durham, NC. The workshop will be instructed by Jennifer McGlinchey with assistance from Tessa Bronwyn Hamilton, and organized by Beth Doyle.
UV/visible fluorescence is a powerful, non-destructive imaging technique that can be used as a diagnostic tool and to inform conservation treatment. The workshop will provide an opportunity for conservators and conservation photographers of all specialties to learn more about the tools and techniques needed to create high quality UVA induced visible fluorescence (UV/visible) images that can be meaningfully analyzed, compared and viewed. With wider understanding and consistent execution by conservators, this technique can become increasing useful for sharing data across the field and documenting cultural heritage. The workshop will emphasize the overall goals and general techniques for capturing UV/visible images that can be applied to a wide variety of equipment and media. Scientific data will be used to illustrate the positive and negative aspects of materials, giving participants the knowledge to evaluate new tools and equipment. When possible, low-cost and practical options will be presented. Equipment will be provided by the instructor and host institution. Participants are not expected to bring their own imaging equipment. Participants may bring small artifacts for imaging if desired. This workshop is appropriate for conservators and conservation photographers of all experience levels and specialties. For details and registration information, visit <URL:www.conservation-us.org/uv-visible-fluorescence-documentation>. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
