Icon launches new basic conservation skills course
Icon has launched an exciting new series of workshops designed to equip non-conservators with the basic conservation skills needed to keep cultural heritage supported.
Designed for those with no conservation experience, Essentials of Collections Care for Non-Conservators will help participants fully understand the work of a professional conservator, and know when and how to bring a professional on board.
From learning how to do a basic condition assessment to understanding the qualities of different materials, there are a huge range of skills that a non-conservator can employ in their day-to-day work, regardless of the sector.
We recognise that not all conservation is done by conservators. In fact, it’s a key skill to know at what point to get a professional involved, and how to monitor conditions in the meantime.
We know that many small museums, galleries, and archives lack full-time conservation staff, and rely on the work of curators, front of house staff, and even volunteers to undertake the essential day-to-day care and maintenance of their collections. This course ensures that anyone working in heritage will be well-equipped with the fundamentals of successful collections care.
The four sessions will be run by Jane Thompson-Webb ACR, Head of Collection Services at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Jane Thompson-Webb ACR
The first three sessions will be held online, with the last held at the Birmingham Museum Collection Centre, allowing for a hands-on engagement with parts of the collection.
Attendees who would benefit from this course are likely to include front-of-house workers, curators, council workers, community volunteers, historic house staff, and many more.
