This program provides an overview of the field of restoration of paper media at a theoretical level with lectures and hands-on experience in a workshop. It includes instruction on the nature and history of paper, the traditional methods of paper making, printing, book binding, the processes of deterioration, and the various methods of conservation and restoration of paper, books and artwork on paper.

Course leader
The workshop gives students a chance to work on paper material from printed books and original manuscripts that date from the 16th to the 19th Centuries.

Target group
Students of the following subjects would find this program useful: book and paper conservation and restoration, art restoration, library science, library management, archival sciences, management of rare book collections, bookbinding, anthropology and history of technology.

Course aim
The program is aimed at two types of student: those planning to become restorers, and those planning to manage paper-based resources in libraries, archives or museums. For those planning on a career as a restorer, this is a good introduction to the field that will need to be followed by further education. For those planning to manage paper-based resources, it is a good overview of the field and offers insight and experience on how to manage the safe storage and conservation of paper materials.

Fee info
EUR 3700: TuitionApplication feeHousing

International Institute for Restoration and Preservation Studies
Address: Education, Piazza Palazzo Vecchio
Postal code: 05029
City: San Gemini
Country: Italy
Website: sangeministudies.org
E-mail: pwithers@iirpsemail.org
Phone: +393342879549