Wet Treatment of Graphic Art on Paper with a Hydrogel of Gellan Gum
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Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Two Workshop Options:
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Three-day Workshop: One-day overview with presentations and demonstrations plus two days of practical exercises.
Workshop Overview
CCI is delighted to partner with the Art Gallery of Ontario in welcoming Simonetta Iannuccelli and Silvia Sotgiu from the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro e la Conservazione del Patrimonio Archivistico e Librario in Rome to present a workshop on applications of Gellan gum to paper conservation. These two instructors have pioneered this technique, and have published and lectured extensively on the topic. A key part of CCI's mandate is to ensure that heritage professionals have the knowledge and skills to properly care for their objects and collections, and we do this, in part, by working with leading experts in the field.
This workshop will show a new cleaning technique based on the use of Gellan gum, developed as an alternative to traditional methods and conceived especially for sensitive paper objects. The main advantage of the technique is one of optimizing the properties of water by controlling the method and timing of solvent transfer to the paper without altering the artifact's original morphological characteristics, that is, the surface texture and printing ink marks.
The first day of the workshop–opened to a larger audience–will be devoted to presentations and practical demonstrations of the technique. We will start with a theoretical presentation in order to introduce the topic and the theoretical premises of the gel method. The presentation will also show the results of chemical and physical analyses conducted to compare the effectiveness and safety of traditional cleaning techniques, such as immersion in water, and the gel method in order to ascertain whether the gel method could be sufficiently effective and, at the same time, be respectful of the historical and aesthetic aspects of the paper. Then we will start the practical work, showing a 'live' demonstration of both preparation and application of the gel on selected paper items. We will also give a second lecture, illustrating several case studies in which Gellan gum has been used to execute lining removals and wet treatments conducted on oversized graphic print works, drawings and architectural plans, carried out with different techniques on both handmade and machine-made paper supports.
On the second and third days of the three-day workshop, the number of participants will be restricted only to those interested in obtaining hands-on experience with the new technique. We will help participants in selecting paper items, planning the treatment sequence and preparing the gels for their application in order to perform cleaning treatments, removal of linings or old repairs, and chemical stabilization treatments, where needed.
Participants of the one-day workshop will receive a bibliography and a copy of all of the papers published on the subject.
Participants of the three-day workshop will receive a bibliography, a copy of all of the papers published on the subject, a technical leaflet (useful as a tutorial), and a sample of Gellan gum (Kelcogel CG-LA).
Instructors
Simonetta Iannuccelli has been a Book and Paper Conservator at the ICPAL of Rome since . She graduated from the School of Conservation of Book Materials from the Istituto Centrale per la Patologia del Libro, Italy, in 1988, and worked as a free-lance conservator of work of art on paper from to .
Silvia Sotgiu has been a Book and Paper Conservator at the ICPAL of Rome since . She holds a degree in Preservation of Cultural Heritage () and attended the European School of Preservation and Conservation of Book Materials' three-year program (). From to , she worked as a free-lance book and paper conservator.
How to Apply for the One-day Workshop,
Number of Participants
A maximum of 25 participants will be accepted.
Cost
(includes coffee)
- Regular (register by ):
CAN$300 (includes HST) for Canadian participants
CAN$375 for all others
How to Apply
To apply to attend the one-day workshop, complete the application form.
Applications must be submitted by . Participants will be selected after February 9.
If the maximum number of registrants is met, a waiting list will be established.
Payment
Payment for the one-day workshop will be expected upon confirmation of acceptance into the course. It must be provided in Canadian funds by credit card (American Express, MasterCard or VISA).
Canadian federal government employees must provide IS Reference Codes or a commitment number, department code and cost centre.
How to Apply for the Three-day Workshop, -
Number of Participants
A maximum of 15 participants will be accepted.
Please note: This workshop is open to paper and book conservators, conservation scientists and anyone responsible for decisions involving paper and book conservation, including wet cleaning treatments of works of art on paper.
Cost
- Regular (register by ):
CAN$850 (includes HST) for Canadian participants
CAN$1000 for all others
How to Apply
To apply to attend the three-day workshop, complete the application form and the Workshop Applicant Questionnaire (questionnaire will be sent to you upon receipt of your application form).Applications must be submitted by . Participants will be selected after and selection will be based on the following criteria:
- likelihood that the participant can use the course knowledge and skills in their practice
- ability to share and transfer the knowledge gained during the course to a wider audience
- professional experience and training
- number of registrations from a single organization
- citizenship (preference will be given to Canadians)
If the maximum number of registrants is met, a waiting list will be established.
Payment
Payment for the three-day workshop will be expected upon confirmation of acceptance into the course. It must be provided in Canadian funds by credit card (American Express, MasterCard, or VISA).
Canadian federal government employees must provide IS Reference Codes or a commitment number, department code and cost centre.
Refunds
Requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing to CCI. Refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
- a full refund less a $25 administrative fee for requests received at least 21 days prior to the start of the workshop
- a full refund less a $50 administrative fee for requests received between 20 and 7 days prior to the start of the workshop
- no refund for requests received less than 7 days prior to the start of the workshop
Exceptions to this refund policy may be made in the event of insurmountable difficulties in attending the workshop.
Cancellation
CCI reserves the right to cancel this workshop if the minimum enrolment requirement is not met 30 days prior to the event. In such cases, CCI will refund the full registration fee, but will not be responsible for any transportation, housing, loss of income, or other costs that may have been incurred by the participants.
Additional Information
Please contact CCI if you require additional information.
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