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1. Call for Applications: Master of Conservation (October 2026 Intake) Department of Conservation and Built Heritage, University of Malta 2. Registration open Symposium Stichting Ebenist - April 2026 3. RE: Emery silk and paraffin lamination process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: JoAnn Cassar Posted: Tuesday December 30, 2025 8:53 AM Subject: Call for Applications: Master of Conservation (October 2026 Intake) Department of Conservation and Built Heritage, University of Malta Message: Call for Applications: Master of Conservation (October 2026 Intake) Department of Conservation and Built Heritage, University of Malta The University of Malta invites graduates from both Science and Humanities backgrounds to apply for its professional training programme in Conservation, commencing in October 2026. Programme Structure The course follows a two-tier structure designed to ensure a high level of technical and scientific competency: Preparatory Programme (2 Semesters): A foundation year tailored to the candidates entry qualifications, bridging the gap between the Arts and Sciences.Master of Conservation (2 Years): Full-time specialization in one of three streams: Decorative Architectural Surfaces, Easel Paintings, or Stone.Key Features Practical Integration: 50% of the curriculum is dedicated to supervised practical training, including laboratory work, atelier practice, and field projects on real case studies.Professional Recognition: The programme meets international standards for the profession. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Warrant to Practice as a Conservator-Restorer in Malta, following two years of supervised practice.Facilities: Students have access to laboratories and cutting-edge diagnostic equipment within an interdisciplinary environment.Faculty: an international team of academics, including conservators, conservation scientists, and other heritage professionals, teaches and mentors the students throughout the three- year programme.Applications are currently open at https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/uppmcnft-2026-7-o/ <https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/uppmcnft-2026-7-o/> Detailed Course Information: https://www.um.edu.mt/ben/builtheritage <https://www.um.edu.mt/ben/builtheritage>Departmental Projects Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83yGS8bbmC4 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83yGS8bbmC4>Enquiries: [email protected] <[email protected]> <https://www.um.edu.mt/> Prof. JoAnn Cassar | Head of Department BSc PhD CSci CChem FRSC FGS FIIC Department of Conservation and Built Heritage Faculty for the Built Environment Room 207 Built Environment Building +356 2340 2866 Deputy Dean Faculty for the Built Environment <https://www.um.edu.mt/n/s/facebook> <https://www.um.edu.mt/n/s/x> <https://www.um.edu.mt/n/s/linkedin> <https://www.um.edu.mt/n/s/instagram> <https://www.um.edu.mt/n/s/youtube> <https://www.um.edu.mt/n/s/tiktok> The contents of this email are subject to these terms <https://www.um.edu.mt/disclaimer/email/>. 2.From: Boudewien Westra Posted: Tuesday December 30, 2025 8:53 AM Subject: Registration open Symposium Stichting Ebenist - April 2026 Message: Dear colleagues, Registration is now open for the upcoming symposium of Stichting Ebenist on the 17th & 18th of April 2026 themed: More than Wood. Exploring the variety of materials in wood and furniture conservation. The symposium has a promising program with a great variety on lectures together with poster presentations. Please join this wonderful event in the heart of Amsterdam located at the Rijksmuseum. During this two-day symposium you also have to opportunity to visit the museum with your purchased ticket. Registration for the symposium is via de website of the Rijksmuseum: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/lectures-symposiums/more-than-wood <https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/lectures-symposiums/more-than-wood>. Here you can also find the program together with other practicalities. Ticket prices are including VAT and there is a discount price available for students. Information on the optional dinner on Friday the 17th of April will follow. Look forward seeing you in Amsterdam! Best wishes, Stichting Ebenist ------------------------------ Boudewien Westra Conservator Den Haag Netherlands ------------------------------ 3.From: Christine Smith Posted: Tuesday December 30, 2025 12:29 PM Subject: RE: Emery silk and paraffin lamination process Message: Please see my book Yours Respectfully, William Berwick: Paper Conservation in the United States and Western Europe 1800-1935 (The Legacy Press, 2016) for information and photos regarding Mr. Emery and his work. The book's index lists numerous relevant pages. Cheers, Christine A Smith6044 Old Telegraph RoadAlexandria, Virginia 22310-2146USA703-960-1271 (landline only)[email protected] ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 12/29/2025 1:08:00 PM From: Eliza Gilligan Subject: Emery silk and paraffin lamination process Hello everyone, Before there was Barrow, there was Francis Walcott Reed Emery, a manufacturer of blank books in Taunton, MA in the 1890's. Mr. Emery developed a document preservation process based on silk lamination, but added paraffin to the process in order to make it "unique" and patentable. I have found some references https://cool.culturalheritage.org/byauth/roggia/barrow/chap05.html https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=gri.ark:/13960/t75v18557&seq=19 but I am hoping there is more information out there. Maybe even someone who treated this type of lamination? I appreciate any information my colleagues have to share, Best, Eliza ------------------------------ Eliza Gilligan Senior Book Conservator Center for Conservation of Art & Historic Artifacts Philadelphia, PA ------------------------------ 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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