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1. IAP Virtual seminar: Mounting and Framing of Oversized Works on Paper 2. Senior Paintings Conservator, Royal Collection Trust 3. RE: Recommendations for Re-gilding Techniques for Porcelain? 4. Apply now for XRF spectrometry services, Canadian Conservation Institute 5. Last chance to register for multi-stick fill workshop! 6. Queen's University Master of Art Conservation Program Gilding Workshop 2026 7. Survey on fixing water-sensitive media (paper objects) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: James Black Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 8:58 AM Subject: IAP Virtual seminar: Mounting and Framing of Oversized Works on Paper Message: Mounting and Framing of Oversized Works on Paper Tutor: Simon Philpott Date: Thursday, 27th November Time: 3pm GMT Price: £25.00 Platform: Zoom Please register on Eventbrite. <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1644863594289?aff=oddtdtcreator> The focus of this virtual seminar is modern and contemporary artworks which, most commonly, pose challenges to conservators and conservation technicians. Tate standard processes and materials for mounting and framing works on paper are discussed as are ways that these methods are adapted on a large scale. This presentation is illustrated with practical examples in the form of various case studies. Simon Philpott is Senior Conservation Technician (Paper and Photographs) at Tate. He currently manages a small team of technicians who prepare works on paper and photographs for Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives and the busy loans-out program, as well as working closely with acquisitions conservators on projects including preparing works for safe storage. Simon has a MA in Contemporary Fine Art and before joining Tate ten years ago, he had worked primarily in artists’ studios fabricating artworks. ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ James Black Co-ordinator International Academic Projects London www.academicprojects.co.uk ------------------------------ 2.From: Nicola Christie Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 4:51 PM Subject: Senior Paintings Conservator, Royal Collection Trust Message: <https://bapcr.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fa7f6fbb88601bf977704d842&id=cee899a9ff&e=7d244172ca> Senior Paintings Conservator Household / Department: Royal Collection Trust Section / Branch: Conservation and Curatorial Location: Windsor Home Park Contract/recruitment type: Permanent Starting salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the role It's helping to protect and preserve some of the nation's most treasured paintings. It's ensuring the future of a remarkable collection, cared for with dedication and precision. This is what makes working for Royal Collection Trust so special. The Royal Collection contains an unparalleled collection of nearly 8,000 paintings and 3,000 miniatures. Our team of talented Paintings Conservators are responsible for all conservation activities relating to the paintings displayed within the Royal residences, as well for loans from the Paintings collection. As a Senior Conservator you will deputise for the Head of Paintings Conservation and support the overall management of the conservation studio as well as assessing and conserving paintings using the most appropriate methods and materials. Key Responsibilities: To support and guide conservation staff, freelancers and interns through challenging and varied work programmes, ensuring deadlines are met and all work is produced to the highest standards. To support and deputise for the Head of Paintings Conservation in the management and organisation of the conservation studio, planning and delivery of projects and all conservation activities in support of RCT aims and objectives. To conserve, clean and restore paintings, supported by art historical research, technical and scientific analysis. To ensure that the collections are preserved and maintained to the highest standards employing the most appropriate methods and materials. To provide specialist advice across the Royal Household on conservation policy and practice, including appropriate storage and display requirements. About you Essential Criteria: With extensive practical experience and expertise within the field of paintings conservation, you will have proven abilities in research, producing scholarly publications and in developing external professional networks. 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Thor Minnick Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 4:51 PM Subject: RE: Recommendations for Re-gilding Techniques for Porcelain? Message: Aloha Halina, I have used the 5 min epoxy (Devcon) that Jonathan Thornton has suggested, but in my experience is a bit too viscous and harder to get a thin enough film of it before applying the leaf. It certainly does work however. I have used Epo-Tek 301 applied very thinly w/ good results. The working window is much longer and if you try it, do some testing on your samples and log your times. The Epo-Tek is much less viscous than the 5 min. epoxy. I would suggest applying on several areas of your test sample and find when the correct time to lay the leaf will be. Hope this helps. Thor ------------------------------ D. Thor Minnick Conservator Minnick Associates Honolulu United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 11-13-2025 14:20 From: Halina Piasecki Subject: Recommendations for Re-gilding Techniques for Porcelain? Hi there, I am currently working on a partially gilded Meissen tea caddy at the Cooper Hewitt with discrete areas of loss and abrasion to the gilded borders. I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with techniques for re-gilding as loss compensation on porcelain that they would be willing to share. I have made some porcelain mockups for testing specifically for this project, and I plan to share the results of these tests after the project is complete. If you have any suggestions these will be credited to you in the write-up. Thanks so much in advance for your help with this! Halina Piasecki Graduate Fellow, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum ------------------------------ Halina Piasecki Graduate Fellow (Class of 2026) Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, NYU New York United States ------------------------------ 4.From: Nathalie Nadeau Mijal Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 4:53 PM Subject: Apply now for XRF spectrometry services, Canadian Conservation Institute Message: The Canadian Conservation Institute is now offering a full XRF spectrometry service and an XRF spectrometer loan service. These two new services will help heritage institutions analyze the elemental composition of irreplaceable objects without damaging them, unlike traditional chemical methods. Until November 20, complete one of the following forms to apply for XRF spectrometry services: Full XRF spectrometry service: https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/formulaires-forms/sci/1.app?lang=en <https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/formulaires-forms/sci/1.app?lang=en> XRF spectrometer loan service: https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/formulaires-forms/spec/1.app?lang=en <https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/formulaires-forms/spec/1.app?lang=en> For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/scientific-services/spectrometry-services.html <https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/scientific-services/spectrometry-services.html> ------------------------------ Nathalie Nadeau Mijal Acting Manager, Knowledge Sharing Canadian Conservation Institute Ottawa Canada ------------------------------ 5.From: Nathalie Nadeau Mijal Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 4:54 PM Subject: Last chance to register for multi-stick fill workshop! Message: There are still a few spots available for the Canadian Conservation Institute's (CCI) brand-new online workshop "Multi-Stick Fill (Stäbchenergänzung) Technique for Loss Compensation <https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/learning-activities/multi-stick-fill-loss-compensation.html>"! This advanced professional development workshop, which is designed for conservators, will give you the opportunity to explore, discuss and practise this technique. Because the workshop is delivered over three months, you will have time to complete practical exercises between each of the CCI conservator-led virtual modules. Registered participants will receive a kit containing test pieces and wood fill materials. To ensure participant kit delivery, this workshop is open to participants living in Canada. ✅English sessions: Three 3-hour interactive virtual modules held on January 14, February 11 and March 11, 2026 ✅French sessions: Three 3-hour interactive virtual modules held on January 28, February 25 and March 25, 2026 Learn more and apply today to secure your spot! ------------------------------ Nathalie Nadeau Mijal Acting Manager, Knowledge Sharing Canadian Conservation Institute Ottawa Canada ------------------------------ 6.From: Katie Casbean Ramirez Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 8:04 PM Subject: Queen's University Master of Art Conservation Program Gilding Workshop 2026 Message: Registration now open for the Queen's University Master of Art Conservation Program Gilding Workshop 2026 Students from the Art Conservation program welcome conservators, artists, art historians, and related professionals to participate in this exciting multi-day workshop which includes: Introduction to frame history and restoration techniques. Hands-on instruction in both traditional oil and water gilding, as well as a variety of finishing techniques. Making of personalized gilded samples Dates: March 5-7, 2026 (Thursday evening + all day Friday and Saturday). Cost: $500 (includes notes and all materials) Instructor: Sacha Marie Levay, Frame Conservator at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Participants are responsible for their own transport and accommodation. Location: 945 Princess St., Kingston, Ontario. Contact [email protected] ------------------------------ Katie Casbean Ramirez Graduate Student (Class of 2026) Queen's University, Art History and Art Conservation Program Clifton United States ------------------------------ 7.From: Zuzanna Podleśny Posted: Monday November 17, 2025 8:05 PM Subject: Survey on fixing water-sensitive media (paper objects) Message: Dear All, I am a student of art conservation and restoration (speciality: conservation and restoration of books, prints and antique leather) at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. As part of my MA thesis, I am conducting a 10 to 15 minutes long, anonymous survey concerning the issues associated with fixing water-sensitive media during the conservation of paper objects. To make it more well-rounded - I wish to gain international opinion. Therefore, if you have some time to spare, please consider completing the survey. Your answers will help to gauge the current approach to the use of different fixing agents as well as to form an overall opinion of paper conservators concerning those substances. The survey results will also aid me in developing a meaningful research question in the experimental part of the thesis. The survey will be open for two weeks. https://forms.gle/zmpDPejSLmkYZh4w8 <https://prettyform.addxt.com/a/form/vf/1FAIpQLSeEa8Vi8lvyKVuRL2XQv9Y0-C2V_xjG4gDaMGHGTUsEP2r11g> I am much obliged for the time you commit to this survey and every answer you give. Thank you! Zuzanna Podleśny ------------------------------ Zuzanna Podleśny Student Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie, Wydział Konserwacji i Restauracji Dzieł Sztuki Tarnów Poland ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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