Workshop UNDERSTANDING THE BOOK STRUCTURE AND BINDING OF ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS: Model making and conservation issues A 4-day workshop presented by Dr. Karin Scheper at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto, Canada
Aim: To teach participants about the nature of manuscript binding in the Islamic world, with a focus on the predominant structure of the binding as well as explaining region-specific characteristics and varieties. In addition, the strengths and functionality of this bookbinding method will be explained in order to understand the composite structure and the use of materials for such bindings. This will also help participants with developing conservation strategies and preparing such bindings for exhibition. Content: The workshop will consist of theoretical (interactive) and practical components. During the training, the participants will make a model of a bound manuscript while practicing the original techniques of sewing, lining, endbanding and covering. Several other topics such as ‘agents of damage’ and ‘conservation terminology and documentation issues’ will be discussed along the way. Schedule: Day One · Introduction and overview of bookbinding developments in the Islamic world · Getting started with making a model textblock: sewing, lining, and practicing traditional link-stitch sewing in several varieties · Theory: misperceptions regarding the structure Day Two · Theory: function of the endbands · Practice: making Endband model(s) on card · Agents of damage Day Three · Practice: making endband on the textblock · Instruction and practice: shaving leather, preparing all covering materials · Theory: Discuss several covering techniques Day Four · Theory and practice: different ways of board attachment · Practice: covering the manuscript model – exterior and interior · Theory and practice: endpapers and doublures: various constructive techniques Instructor: Dr. Karin Scheper is specialised in the conservation of manuscripts from the Arabic and Malay collections at the University Library of Leiden, Netherlands. Dr. Scheper has a tremendous experience teaching various conservation topics, presenting lectures and organizing training programmes/workshops in the field of manuscripts in places such as Cairo, Doha, Istanbul, Beirut, Kuala Lumpur and Amman. Participants: This workshop is aimed towards conservators who are familiar with manuscripts collections and have some experience with preservation/conservation issues. This may also include more advanced book and/or paper conservators. Limited space can accommodate maximum 9 people. Details: Venue: Aga Khan Museum, Toronto, Canada Dates: 15-18 October 2019 (4 days) Application deadline: 31 July 2019 Fee: CA$620 (GST and materials included) * Participants will have access to the museum during breaks. * Participants will have to arrange their own transportation, accommodation, and meals. * Participants should bring their own tools like a bone folder, brush, scalpel and scissors (if possible). To apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a letter of interest (max. 300 words) to Ghazaleh Rabiei at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> by 31 July 2019. Upon acceptance, we will contact you and assist you with the registration process for the workshop. Disclaimer: **Advanced payment for all 4-days of the workshop is required upon registration. ** Participants must be mindful of the use of a hotplate and sharp tools for the duration of the workshop. **No food or drinks are allowed in the workshop or any space housing artifacts. **There will be photography while the workshop is taking place for marketing purposes. Ghazaleh Rabiei Collections Manager Aga Khan Museum 77 Wynford Drive Toronto | ON Canada M3C 1K1 Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 416.646.4677 x 7722 agakhanmuseum.org<https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/> ____________________________________ The Moon: A Voyage Through Time Opening March 9, 2019 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
