The Centre for Photographic Conservation - Photographic Processes, Preservation, Conservation, Photography Connoisseurship and History Course Programme

The Centre for Photographic Conservation - Photographic Processes, Preservation, Conservation, Photography Connoisseurship and History Course Programme COURSE PROGRAMME

Please also see information at the foot of this page about The Centre's in-house training, bespoke courses, private tuition and lecture programme

The Centre for Photographic Conservation - Photographic Processes, Preservation, Conservation, Photography Connoisseurship and History Course Programme
Career and Professional Development Courses in 2020 at
The Centre for Photographic Conservation

NEW INFORMATION ADDED 4th December 2019

The Centre has for over 39 years responded to the needs of fellow professionals offering a programme of courses and workshops on aspects of the preservation and conservation of historic photographs. The Centre will offer a programme of courses in the Spring of 2020. The Centre's career and professional development courses offer conservators and other heritage professionals specialist training in this challenging field; enabling them to hone their practical skills and upgrade their knowledge of current developments and techniques. Course tutors are Ian L. Moor and Angela H. Moor who communicate their knowledge, expertise and passion in such a way as to bring alive the history and diversity of photography whilst still fully addressing the 21st Century problems of preserving and conserving this evocative and transient medium. Their approach can not fail to stimulate participants to a deeper understanding of, and professional growth in this demanding discipline.

Ian and Angela have been sharing their knowledge and skills with fellow heritage professionals since 1981.
Whilst the courses at The Centre are intensive the 'Moors' still manage to maintain a friendly, enjoyable and informal atmosphere.

The Centre's Courses are no longer subject to V.A.T (Value Added Tax)

At the end of this list there is a link to more detailed
COURSE OUTLINES, FEES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

After you have looked at the COURSE OUTLINE check out the COURSE ALBUM (see index-home page)
for more background information and pictures about this and all The Centre's courses.

VISITOR'S BOOK

"Lots of wonderful and useful information - Thanks" Jane Campbell, St Andrews University - 5th December 2001

"I ran out of ink!! you have really educated me! - Thanks" Jim Ranahan, Birmingham City Library, Archives and Heritage - 23rd September 2009

Preventitive Conservation of Photographic Materials (Theory).

Ref: 100/2

An intensive five (5) days course covering the identification, causes of degradation, conservation treatment options, handling, exhibition and storage of historic and contemporary photographic materials. This course is aimed specifically for those with the care and responsibility for photographic collections: Keepers, Curators, Libarians, Conservators et al., enabling them to formulate and put in place an effective Preservation Policy for photographs.

Course dates: 9th - 13th March 2020

The Identification of Photographic Processes.

Ref: 100/4

"A mouth-watering array of historic imagery"

An in-depth examination of the visual, process chemistry, material and degradation characteristics necessary for the identification of historic photographic processes. This intensive four-day course offers heritage professionals and others working with or collecting photography a unique opportunity to undertake a comparative study of original images from The Centre's Collections dating from the birth of photography, 1795 to the present day. This course will focus on all of the mainstream silver and non-silver negative and positive processes.

Clear guidelines will be given for the recognition of all processes examined including the confusing array of non-silver, erroneously called 'photomechanical' processes.

Course dates: 13th - 16th April 2020

VISITOR'S BOOK

"My weeks went so fast! I have learned so much here. Thank you. I hope to be back soon"
Aparajitha Ravisankar, Sponsored by the Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum - 2nd October 2009

"Amazing to have 1-1 training - and cake. Thank you - wonderful!" Sarah Lewery, Churchill Archives Cambridge - 6th July 2012

VISITOR'S BOOK

"Thank you, enjoyed the course and the fellowship." Dorothy Kenn, British Library - 24th April 2009

Rediscovering Historic Photographic Processes.

Ref: 100/7

"MASSIVELY INFORMATIVE - HUGELY ENJOYABLE "

A five-day practical workshop providing an opportunity to relive the excitement experienced by the pioneers of photography combined with a user friendly grounding in photo-chemistry. Using materials and equipment contemporary to the historic processes participants will be able to develop an understanding of the chemistry and the manipulative skills needed to produce historic photographic processes. Processes taught include Fox Talbot's Photogenic Drawing and Calotype, the Salted Paper print, Fife's Direct Positive, Herschel's Cyanotype and Niepce de St. Victor's Albumen print.

Course dates: 6th - 10th April 2020

VISITOR'S BOOK

"It was a great experience thank you so much for everything." S. Giri Kumar, India, 23rd June 2000

"It was great! Stunning Direct positives." Ales Zgajnar, National Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia - 1st May 2009

Preservation & Conservation of Photographic Materials

Ref: 100/1

A seven-week "Certificated" career and professional development course for experienced conservators and conservation students seeking to increase and develop their knowledge, skills and experience in the field of photographic conservation. The course programme skillfully blends together the history of photography and the theory of photo-chemistry with the practical hands-on skills needed for the preservation and conservation treatment of photographs, which is the main emphasis of the course. Throughout the course participants will not only produce reference images and study materials, which complement the course notes and documentation of the work studies they will undertake, but, will also have a unique opportunity to assemble a collection of comparative historic images for identification and verification purposes.

Course dates: 6th April - 22nd May 2020

MASTER CLASS I - Advanced Photographic Conservation Techniques.

Ref: 100/5

This four-week workshop is for experienced conservators introducing advanced hands-on skills and current knowledge and developments in the preservation and conservation of paper based photographic images. It is assumed that applicants will have a high level of practical skills and also photographic process identification skills. Preference will be given to past participants of The Centre's "Certificated" course (Ref:100/1).

Course dates: 1st - 26th June 2020

VISITOR'S BOOK

"1-1 with the Guru! How good is that? Thank you so much." Pamela Cranston, Special Collections University of St Andrews - 1st February 2012

PLEASE NOTE
at the end of this list there is a link to more detailed
COURSE OUTLINES, FEES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Courses at The Centre are no longer subject to V.A.T. (Value Added Tax)

DISCOUNTS and PREFERENCE *****
Past participants of The Centre's seven week "Certificated" Course and four week MASTER CLASS
qualify for a 5% Loyalty discount for any of The Centre's other courses. ****

PLEASE NOTE
at the end of this list there is a link to more detailed
COURSE OUTLINES, FEES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Bespoke Courses, In-house Training Courses and Lecture Programmes.

Ref: 100/19

The Centre also offers heritage and business institutions the opportunity to train their personnel In-house Professional development training courses both practical or theoretical are offered in all aspects of the preservation and conservation of photographic materials, disaster preparedness, recovery and rehabilitation techniques and procedures, and enable collectors or collections managers in both the public and private sectors to more accurately identify local, geographic and in-house needs. In-house training courses are structured and tailored to your individual needs, taking advantage of economies of scale and can be scheduled in appropriate time slots.

The Centre is able to offer lectures or lecture programmes on the History and Social History of Photography and on all aspects of Photographic Preservation, Conservation and Restoration, including the handling and storage of family genealogical collections.

Please contact The Centre for more information and to discuss your requirements.

Course tutors Ian L. Moor and Angela H. Moor.

All participants receive a course Handbook containing relevant course notes and other related information. Whilst the courses at The Centre are intensive they still maintain a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Class or work-shop sizes are small and, therefore, because of the limited number of places available, courses are invariably over-subscribed. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

The Centre is always seeking to improve it's courses to meet needs as they arise, therefore, The Centre welcomes any suggestions for specific courses not listed arising out of a perceived need.

The Centre for Photographic Conservation was established by Ian and Angela Moor whose knowledge and experience in photographic conservation, in the history and processes of photography coupled with aesthetic appreciation, ethical approach and skill have earned them a deserved international reputation in the field of photographic conservation. The Moors have been running courses on aspects of photographic preservation and conservation since 1981.

Please telephone +44 (0) 20 8690 3678,
or email: cphotoconservation@cpc-moor.com - or - xfa59@dial.pipex.com

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