An introduction to the conservation of transport and industrial collections

Dates: 19-24 FEBRUARY 2012
Course code: PC1201
Non-residential fee: £611

This course delivers the fundamental information needed to understand the role and approach of the conservator involved in the care of a transport collection, and to extend the conservator’s knowledge of conservation principles. The programme consists of demonstrations, lectures and handling sessions, concentrating on conserving the many different materials encountered in transport collections, preventative conservation, handling, storage and display, and on environmental monitoring and control.

Course leader: Chris Knapp
Tutors: A team of acknowledged experts in their respective fields covering materials science, risk assessment, storage and display, and accessing information.