The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation presents the Traditional Techniques in the Conservation of Leather Bookbindings workshop on July 30 - August 2, 2019 at the University of Washington Libraries in Seattle, WA. The workshop will be taught by James Reid-Cunningham.
Damaged leather bookbindings pose a great challenge to book conservators, and traditional leather rebacking is the single most difficult treatment for a book conservator to master. This workshop will examine how leather rebacking techniques can be improved by re-evaluating the process according to contemporary conservation principles. The workshop will cover a range of topics including dyeing and lifting leather, board attachment, paring leather, covering, and in-painting. Participants will learn techniques for the repair of both tight back and hollow back bindings. The workshop will include in-depth discussions of issues relating to leather stability, repair papers, dyes, surface coatings, leather consolidation, adhesives, and tools for working in leather. Lectures and demonstrations will alternate with hands-on bench work under supervision. Registration fees are $599 for AIC members and $699 for non-members. Visit https://learning.conservation-us.org/products/traditional-techniques-in-the-conservation-of-leather-bookbindings for more details and registration information. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
