Online Course Grundlagen der Holzkunde. Eigenschaften – Verwendung – Schäden – Untersuchungsmethoden erläutert am Beispiel von Eichenholz
(Basic wood science, Features - use - damage - examination methods explained by the example of oak). Course in German, tutoring in English possible. 9 April to 10 June 2018 by Dipl.-Rest. Christina Duhme M.A., Dipl.-Rest. Mirja Harms M.A., Prof. Dr. Gerdi Maierbacher-Legl Wood as a material has played a major role both in the visual arts and handicrafts as well as in everyday culture. This means that objects made of wood in various forms are again and again the subject of acts of restoration. For all those who deal with such objects, it is essential to be familiar with the basics of wood science. Only thus it enables to interprete the specific behavior of the wood and the cause of damage and to develop appropriate approaches to conservation of wooden heritage. The course provides an introduction to growth and structure of wood, and then combines growth-related attributes with aging and damage phenomena . Furthermore, examination procedures, e.g. for wood and wood moisture identification are presented whose results can help to find a preservation and restoration concept. All course content is based on examples of oak wood, as this wood is certainly among the most common and used in a variety of ways in Northern Europe. It also has many interesting specific physical and chemical attributes. To make a difference both to softwoods and visually very similar wood spruce, sweet chestnut, elm and ash are additionally used as examples. Further chapters about oak in trade, cultural-historical features, symbolism and mythology, or infestation by fungi and insects, complete this comprehensive course. The presented study methods and correlations are transferable to other species. The learning content is based on the current state of research, considering recent research results of the 20-year history of furniture conservation at the Faculty of Architecture, Engineering and Conservation of the HAWK The learning content is explained with the help of many case studies from practice. The authors: The graduated conservators Christina Duhme M.A. and Mirja Harms M.A. studied at the Faculty of Architecture, Engineering and Conservation of the HAWK in Hildesheim, with a specialization in "Furniture and wooden objects”. Since 2009, both work as freelance conservators. Prof. Dr. Gerdi Maierbacher-Legl is the head of the area of conservation specialization "Furniture and wooden objects” at the Faculty of Architecture, Engineering and Conservation of the HAWK for more than ten years. The course is in German language, but tutorial support can be given in English. The Online Courses of the Hornemann Institute of the HAWK The Online Courses of the Hornemann Institute have been conceived for persons who are dedicated to cultural heritage preservation. You will be systematically encouraged to bring in and reflect your personal professional experience in a discerning way. Via Internet, you can retrieve the subject matters of your choice, irrespective of any temporal or geographical constraints, thereby avoiding time loss at work and saving travelling expenses. Subject matters have been put into multi-media form, i.e., texts are enlivened by images, videos, animated graphics, checklists, etc. The didactic variety and the interactivity of these modules will boost your motivation. The modules facilitate individual studying with regard to time management, learning speed and the depth of knowledge you wish to achieve. You can check your personal progress with the help of tests. While solving test problems, you can use your acquired skills. Glossaries, bibliographical references and the integration of available Internet resources will supplement the teaching materials. Tutors will assist you whenever you encounter technical or content-related difficulties. Some of the Hornemann Institute's E-learning courses are presently only available in German but tutorial support can be given in English. Distant students will be granted a Hornemann Institute certificate upon successful completion of the program and passing a final on-line examination. In case of need we can order to certify the certificate with the Apostille. <URL:http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_oak.php > __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Angela Weyer M.A. Director HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim HORNEMANN INSTITUTE | Kardinal-Bertram-Strasse 36 | 31134 Hildesheim Germany Fon +49 5121 408179 | <http://www.hornemann-institut.de/index_en.php> www.hornemann-institut.de President: Dr. Marc Hudy | Head of Administration (ad interim): Dr. Marc Hudy VAT- №.: 154 261 014|Tax №: 30/210/03836 These online courses start in April 2018: - <http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_microbiology.php> Microbial Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage - <http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_coatings.php> The Examination of Transparent Coatings on Furniture and Wooden Objects - <http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_docu_photography.php> Dokumentationsfotografie (Documentary Photography) - <http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_wax_moulages.php> Erhaltung von Wachsmoulagen (Conservation of Wax Moulages) - <http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_globes.php> Conservation of Globes ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
