This course is designed to offer participants guidance and practice in established methods for the handling, packing, storage and display of paintings and sculpture.
The first afternoon discusses object handling work at West Dean College. The second day the course introduces the principles of art handling followed by talks about painting conservation and transport /packing. The third day there will be by a talks and practical demonstrations on Risk and Method statements, health and safety and manual lifting. The fourth day deals with picture handling, hanger fitting and storage, and display in a gallery mock-up and the fifth day will concentrate on condition checking and installing sculpture.
Date: 16 to 20 Jun 2025
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