Tapestry. Basic notions of conservation and restoration 1
How to enroll for Tapestry. Basic notions of conservation and restoration 1
course length: 35 hours | 9 am - 5 pm
total cost: € 720,00
Course provided in italian language only
Introduction to tapestry conservation:
basic notions concerning cleaning and correct maintenance.
Basic notions of restoration: integrative and conservative.
COURSE PROGRAMME
1 hour – Introduction to the technique (Theory 1)
2 hours – Preliminary stages (Theory 1 and practical exercises 1)
2 hours – Deterioration (Theory 2)
2 hours – Restorers and restoration techniques (past approaches) (Theory 2)
2 hours – Dusting or vacuum cleaning (Theory 1 and practical exercises 1)
3 hours – Preparation for washing (Theory 1 and practical exercises 2)
2 hours – Washing (Theory 1 and practical exercises 1)
1 hour – Restoration laboratories and techniques (current approaches) (Theory 1)
2 hours – Warp insertion restoration (Practical exercises 2)
4 hours – Introduction to conservative restoration (Practical exercises 4)
7 hours – Introduction to integrative restoration (Practical exercises 7)
3 hours – Lining (Theory 1 and practical exercises 2)
2 hours – Study of tapestries (Theory 1 and practical exercises 1)
3 hours – Tapestry conservation (Theory 1 and practical exercises 2)
Total theory hours: 13
Total practical hours: 22
Training vouchers are available, which can be requested from the Tuscany Region: