Conservation Services




Training

Conservation Services offer training for Museum staff and volunteers based on the specific needs of that Museum. Through theoretical and practical sessions we enable others to recognise and assess their colletions care needs and to act upon them. We are available for on-going support and advice.

Examples of subjects covered:

How to identify materials
How materials decay
Assessing conservation requirements
Curating for conservation
Objects in storage and on display
Environmental monitoring and interpretation of results
The environment and how it effects decay
Handling and packing objects
Storage methods
Display: Principles and Pitfalls
Disasters and how to deal with them
Preparing for the new season: Housekeeping skills
Putting the Museum to bed: Housekeeping skills
Dressing you mannequin
Flags to store
Costume storage
Outsize / Odd Shape? How to pack
Archives: How to keep them
Your Archaeology collection in the Museum

For more information contact julia.park@conservationservices.co.uk