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

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

Career and Professional Development Courses in 2013 at
The Centre for Photographic Conservation

NEW INFORMATION ADDED 12th October 2012

The Centre has for over 32 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. We are happy to announce that The Centre will offer an extended programme of courses in 2013. 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 Moor and Angela 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)

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

Preservation and 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 skilfully 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 historic images for identification, comparison and verification purposes.

Course dates: 13th May - 28th June 2013
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.

Preventive Conservation of Photographic Materials (Theory)

Ref: 100/2
An intensive four-day course covering the identification, causes of degradation, conservation treatment options, handling, exhibition and storage of photographic materials. This course is aimed specifically for those with the care and responsibility for photographic collections: Keepers, Curators, Librarians, Archivists, Conservators et al.
Course dates: 11th-14th February 2013 or 22nd-25th April 2013

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

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:18th - 21st February 2013 or 20th-23rd May 2013

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 - 6thJuly 2012

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: 8th July - 2nd August 2013

MASTER CLASS II - Going Deeper.

Ref: 100/5A
In response to requests from previous Master Class participants to go still deeper, this four-week practical workshop is for experienced conservators to further develop advanced hands-on skills, knowledge and experience in the interventive conservation treatment of paper based photographic images. It is assumed that applicants will already have a high level of practical skills and also photographic process identification skills. Preference will be given to past participants of The Centre's Master Class I course (Ref 100/5).
Course dates: 14th January - 8th February 2013

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 Niépce de St. Victor's Albumen print.
Course dates: 15th - 19th April 2013 or 13th - 17th May 2013

VISITOR'S BOOK

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

"It was a great! Stunning Direct positives." ALEŠ ŽGAJNAR, National Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia, 1st May 2009

Suppressed Storage Environments, Systems & Materials for Photographic
Albums, Prints, Glass & Plastic Negatives & Positives including Colour.

Ref: 100/17
This three-day course is aimed at heritage professionals with a responsibility for the care, usage and extended-term preservation of photographic collections. Given the current economic climate with its limitations on both monetary and human resources the need to address the needs of collections as a whole is paramount; utilising available resources to maximum effect. Given the material diversity of photographic processes within collections there is the added confusion as to which storage materials and systems, and which environment; a common environment or mixed environments, should we use?

This course will aim to pull together all available knowledge and address the needs of photography with a view to imparting clear guidelines on the choice of storage materials, systems and environments including suppressed temperature and relative humidity storage.

Course dates: 2nd - 4th April 2013

Preservation & Conservation of Albums & Photographically Illustrated Printed Books

Ref: 100/9
A three-day course looking at the development, history, design, structure, materials, use, handling and the preservation and conservation treatment of photographic albums, photographically illustrated printed books and photographically illustrated books. The course is structured for all heritage professionals with the responsibility care and conservation of these diverse, vulnerable and problematic artefacts.
Course dates: 18th - 20th March 2013

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 10% 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.

    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. 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 E-mail: cphotoconservation@cpc-moor.com - or - xfa59@dial.pipex.com

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