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1. Inquiry on Training Courses for Anatomical Identification of Wood in Artworks 2. RE: Call for lightning talks: Plastic Predicament London 12 Nov 2026 3. RE: Videos on preventive conservation 4. RE: 2 June 16.00 BST Care of Collections Reading Group 5. RE: Chinese silk scroll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Ana Pinheiro Posted: Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:32 AM Subject: Inquiry on Training Courses for Anatomical Identification of Wood in Artworks Message: Dear colleagues, I would like to inquire whether anyone is aware of existing training opportunities-courses, workshops, or short-term programs-focused on the anatomical identification of wood species, specifically in the context of artworks and cultural heritage objects. I am particularly interested in hands-on or practice-oriented training that addresses identification methods relevant to conservation and technical art history (e.g., macroscopic and microscopic features, sampling strategies, and diagnostic criteria for commonly used species in art objects). If you know of any institutions, universities, or organizations that offer such courses (preferably in-person), I would be very grateful if you could share with me. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. Best regards, Catarina Pinheiro Tcnica Superior, Biologia, Laboratrio Analtico | Laboratrio Jos de Figueiredo Rua das Janelas Verdes (s/ n frente ao n96) | 1249-018 Lisboa | Portugal | (+351) 213 934 200 2.From: Laura Chaillie Posted: Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:32 AM Subject: RE: Call for lightning talks: Plastic Predicament London 12 Nov 2026 Message: Quick reminder that abstracts for lightning / flash talks are due this Friday! ------------------------------ Laura Chaillie Objects Conservator London Museum London United Kingdom ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-07-2026 09:35 From: Laura Chaillie Subject: Call for lightning talks: Plastic Predicament London 12 Nov 2026 Call for lightning talks! Join Icon Modern Materials and Collections Care groups, the Natural History Museum and Imperial College London for: Plastic predicament: Our complicated relationship with polymers for storage of collections. >From formal research to simple strategies, share your love, hate, or love and >hate, for plastic storage materials with the wider heritage community. Talks will be 5 minutes, can include ongoing challenges as well as completed research, and will need to be presented ⭐in person⭐ at the Natural History Museum in London. Talks will not be recorded to enable discussion of potentially sensitive topics. Short topics or unresolved issues are strongly encouraged! Abstract Submission deadline: Friday 29 May 2026 at 17:00 BST. Info and submission guidance on Icon's website <https://www.icon.org.uk/resource/call-for-flash-talks-plastic-predicament-our-complicated-relationship-with-polymers-for-storage-of-collections.html> or email us at iconmodernmaterials at gmail ------------------------------ Laura Chaillie Objects Conservator London Museum London United Kingdom ------------------------------ 3.From: Soodabeh Sajadi Posted: Wednesday May 27, 2026 11:45 AM Subject: RE: Videos on preventive conservation Message: Thank you so much for providing such excellent work. I am sure these materials will be very useful, and I can greatly benefit from their richness and apply them within the Institute where I work. ------------------------------ Soodabeh Sajadi Research Assistant The Cyprus Institute ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-26-2026 06:25 From: Thi-Phuong Nguyen Subject: Videos on preventive conservation Hello all, The Interministerial Department of the Archives of France (SIAF) and the National Centre for Research and Restoration in French Museums (C2RMF) are pleased to announce the publication of the English versions of the 12 tutorial videos on cultural heritage preservation that have already been published in French. These videos cover key topics in the preservation of museum, archive and library collections, such as: - managing mouldy objects - managing objects infested with insects - emergency preparedness and response - managing the environmental conditions - conservation and transport packaging. All of these videos are available on the English pages of the Archives de France portal <https://francearchives.gouv.fr/en/article/455474745> , or directly on the dedicated playlist on the French Ministry of Culture's YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6XPvO3hGZQxvEJ6XLSA1nylaV4aO-ya>(from episode 15). We hope you enjoy watching and share them ! Thi-Phuong Nguyen (SIAF) Marie Courselaud (C2RMF) Thi-Phuong NGUYEN Conseillère experte en conservation préventive et curative Bureau de l'expertise numérique et de la conservation durable Service interministériel des Archives de France Adresse postale : 182, rue Saint-Honoré - 75001 PARIS Adresse des bureaux : 54, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 PARIS Téléphone : 01 40 15 77 07 www.culture.gouv.fr <http://www.culture.gouv.fr/> Merci de nous aider à préserver l'environnement en n'imprimant ce courriel et les documents joints que si nécessaire. 4.From: Meagen Smith Posted: Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:14 PM Subject: RE: 2 June 16.00 BST Care of Collections Reading Group Message: One week reminder for the 2 June meeting Care of Collections Reading Group Been meaning to sign up? Please use the Doodle sign up sheet: https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/55969a73-ecb0-4c20-b0df-ce7ceace3cbc/select Or email [email protected] ------------------------------ Meagen Smith Library and archive conservator Lambeth Palace Library ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 04-22-2026 03:17 From: Meagen Smith Subject: 2 June 16.00 BST Care of Collections Reading Group The Care of Collections Reading Group explores and discusses open access articles covering preservation, collection care and collection wide conservation such as environmental monitoring, risk management, collection moves, etc. This activity provides an accountability partner for reading through the new or established research as a method of keeping our awareness high.** The group meets the first Tuesday, every two months for an hour of discussion 16.00 BST. All are welcome to attend –though if you haven't read the book/journal/article, you won't miss any spoilers: degradation, embrittlement, climate change! **2 June, 2026 via Zoom. **Session reading choices are: Arumugam, P., Thomas, T., Rega, R. and Siju John, J. (2025) Preserving the Scientific Legacy: An Integrated Pest Management Approach from a Heritage Astronomy Library. Restaurator. International Journal for the Preservation of Library and Archival Material, Vol. 46 (Issue 2), pp. 107-129. doi 10.1515/res-2024-0033 ** Al Matani, A. (2026). Defining the Intangible: Negotiating Intangible Cultural Heritage in Modern Oman. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, 65(2), 117–133. doi 10.1080/01971360.2025.2526912 ** Taylor, J. (2017). Improving Reliability in Collection Condition Surveys by Utilizing Training and Decision Guides. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, 56(2), 126–141. doi 10.1080/01971360.2017.1315512 Please sign up and vote for your choice with the Doodle poll https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/55969a73-ecb0-4c20-b0df-ce7ceace3cbc/select <https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/55969a73-ecb0-4c20-b0df-ce7ceace3cbc/select> or email [email protected] <[email protected]> Reading choice will be counted and the decision made at the beginning of May. See you all in June. Meagen ------------------------------ Meagen Smith Library and archive conservator Lambeth Palace Library ------------------------------ 5.From: D. Thor Minnick Posted: Wednesday May 27, 2026 7:35 PM Subject: RE: Chinese silk scroll Message: Dear Ingrid, Thank you very much for the suggestion. Second time mentioned. Will look into this further. Sincerely Thor ------------------------------ D. Thor Minnick Conservator Minnick Associates Honolulu United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-26-2026 10:23 From: Ingrid Neuman Subject: Chinese silk scroll Hi Thor, Although not specifically residing in the Bay Area, I would highly recommend the very experienced and accomplished Tanya Uyeda Senior Paper Conservator at the Asian Art Museum in Seattle. Ingrid Neuman ------------------------------ Ingrid Neuman Senior Conservator RISD Museum Providence RI (617) 947-2189 ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 05-25-2026 14:23 From: D. Thor Minnick Subject: Chinese silk scroll Aloha to all, I am seeking someone in the San Francisco Bay area to examine and treat a several hundred years old Chinese silk scroll for a client. It is an edict from the Emperor of China to his wife's family. It has some serious water damage staining on a portion of the scroll, but other parts are undamaged. The scroll is about 12 feet long. I have been forwarded several photos that show the staining/damage. Any suggestions for a Bay area person would be appreciated? Thank you and Aloha from the Islands Sincerely, Thor Minnick ___________________ D. Thor Minnick 913 Waimanu Street Honolulu, HI 96814-3317 808 597 8142 http://www.minnickassociates.com <http://www.minnickassociates.com/> You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
