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1. Conference: Leather Conservation For Today 2. Varnish Removal Masterclass 3. RE: Big Stuff Conference 2025 4. Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Arianne Panton Posted: Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:43 PM Subject: Conference: Leather Conservation For Today Message: The only conference dedicated solely to the discussion of the conservation of leather and related materials is due to take place in Leicester, UK on 30/31st October, with lectures also being streamed to allow for online participation. The full schedule for the 13th Interim Meeting of the ICOM CC Leather and Related Materials has now been uploaded to the website. Alongside the academic programme there will be plenty of opportunity for networking for in person participants, and there are some great events lined up exploring leather conservation and care at all levels. Link for further information and booking : ICOM CC Leather and Related Materials Working Group - Leather Conservation for Today <https://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/dmu-museum/icom-cc-leather-and-related-materials-working-group-leather-conservation-for-today.aspx> ------------------------------ Arianne Panton ACR Manager of Conservation & Research The Leather Conservation Centre Canopy Duke Street Leicester LE1 6WB ------------------------------ 2.From: Angela McDowell Posted: Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:43 PM Subject: Varnish Removal Masterclass Message: Professional Conservators of Ireland are pleased to host a Varnish Removal Masterclass for professional conservators. Lead by Kate Seymour This 2 day advance level masterclass is designed to offer professional conservators a comprehensive and practical understanding of historic and modern varnish removal techniques with case studies, practical sessions, and lectures. Historic Varnishes Modern Coatings Common Challenges Techniques and Materials Ethics and Preservation Date 18/9/25 -19/9/25Belfast, Northern Ireland For booking and information:www.pcoi.co.uk <http://www.pcoi.co.uk> -- Angela McDowellMA Conservation Fine Art, Easel Paintings.BA Hons Restoration & Conservation, Furniture. www.amconservation.co.uk <http://www.amconservation.co.uk> 3.From: Anne Murray Posted: Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:44 PM Subject: RE: Big Stuff Conference 2025 Message: Will the online access just be day of or will it be recorded to watch asynchronously? I have a conflict for some of the days of presentation. Anne Murray Chilton Murray Conservation Services 3301 N Viewpoint Drive Midwest City, OK 73110 405-618-8282 ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 8/4/2025 9:43:00 AM From: Thilo Buergel Subject: Big Stuff Conference 2025 Big Stuff Conference 2025 Join us for the international Big Stuff Conference 2025, focused on the conservation of large and industrial heritage. Register for Ghent (Belgium), online or at our Perth Hub in Australia (a satellite event running concurrently with the Ghent event). Cheaper prices are available for students and online registrations. Connect with peers, explore case studies, and engage in big conversations about Big Stuff, from heritage machinery to the skills that keep them alive. When: October 14–17, 2025 Program Info: https://lnkd.in/dZiDk55T <https://lnkd.in/dZiDk55T> Register now: https://lnkd.in/dXn6Zkrf <https://lnkd.in/dXn6Zkrf> Don't miss this chance to be part of a global community shaping the future of industrial heritage conservation. hashtag#BigStuff2025 <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23bigstuff2025&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED> hashtag#ConservationConference <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23conservationconference&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED> hashtag#IndustrialHeritage <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23industrialheritage&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED> hashtag#HeritageConservation <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23heritageconservation&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED> hashtag#Perth <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23perth&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED> Hope to see you there! ------------------------------ Thilo Buergel Aviation & Technology Conservator National Museums Scotland Edinburgh United Kingdom ------------------------------ 4.From: Corina Rogge Posted: Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:06 PM Subject: Words matter: a glossary of terms and their perceptions by Israeli and Palestinian audiences Message: Dear all, AIC values all our members, and we are dedicated to providing a community that embraces diversity and provides a welcoming and respectful environment where we can share, learn, agree, or disagree. We can, even when we are discussing fraught or emotional subjects, be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. Promoting constructive and respectful dialogue among our communities is an important and shared value. To that end, I want to share a valuable resource that has been put out by the International Press Institute: "Use With Care: A Reporter's Glossary of Loaded Language in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (attached as a pdf, also available for download here <https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/assets/docs/197/150/4d96ac5-55a3396.pdf>). The International Press Institute <https://ipi.media/about/> is a global network of journalists, editors and media executives who promote independent journalism and defend media freedom. Their document is an attempt to present a collection of terms which may be regarded as biased or can be misunderstood or are misleading, provide brief explanations as to why they are fraught, and suggest alternatives. The guide was based upon the analysis and work of six journalists and media experts from the Palestinian Territories and Israel and takes care to include both perspectives and explain the differences in perceptions of terms. I encourage anyone who engages in discussion of historic or modern events to read it; I have found it very educational and it has helped me understand nuances of terms I was missing and to be more conscientious in my own word choices. The words we choose, especially when discussing lived experiences, injustice, loss, or identity can open the door to meaningful dialogue, or create barriers and cause harm. Even the title of IPI guide uses a charged term "Conflict." Our shared goal as a community is not to silence or alienate one another, but to better understand one another and I hope this guide will contribute to this effort. Thank you for helping uphold a culture of care, curiosity, and respect--even in hard conversations. With respect and appreciation, Cory Rogge ------------------------------ Corina Rogge President of the American Institute for Conservation Director of Conservation The Menil Collection ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
