Practical leather conservation.
Usually 3 or 4 day day courses. These are sometimes held in Northampton, UK and can be arranged to suit participants. Others venues are possible, in the UK and abroad, I can come to you.
Next course. No dates are set at present but if you would like a course dates can be arranged to suit you.
A sample programme is available here: Practical leather
conservation programme.pdf
A five day programme is also available for larger groups and universities.
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Theo Sturge teaching students at
the Institut fur
Konservierung-Restaurierung, Akademie der bildenden Kunste, Vienna. He has also taught at the universities in Oslo Gothenburg and Vantaa, Finland. |
The course introduces some of the techniques more commonly used in
leather conservation. The course will include theory and practical. The
course will aim to provide participants with a range of techniques for use on a
wide variety of leather artefacts. The teaching is based around the 30 years experience Theo has had in leather conservation.
Topics to be covered include:
Methods of repair, including the choice of repair material and adhesive, and
hints and tips on getting the best results. Repair materials including leather,
and woven and non-woven fabrics will be considered. Adhesives such as the
Lascaux acrylics, Evacon-R, Beva 371 and wheat starch paste will be discussed.
Their method of application and the control of drying will be examined.
Gap filling with Beva 371, leather, Japanese tissue paper etc.
Surface finishes and dressings.
Cleaning.
Humidification to allow reshaping.
Dying and colouring leather and toning in areas of damage to match the colour surrounding
colour.
Leather working techniques. To include skiving with an English knife (once you
have learnt to do it you will never use a scalpel again), basic saddle stitching
with two needles, and skived joints.
Make a piece of gilt leather (beware, this can be very addictive and take up all
your time!).
The cost of the course varies depending on the venue and the duration. Cost for 3 day course in Northampton: 650 pounds Sterling per person including all materials, tea, coffee and lunch.
Accommodation in Northampton is available locally at additional cost. Number of participants:
2 or 3.
Enquiries: 0044 (0) 1604 717929
webenquiry@leatherconservation.co.uk
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