This will cover:
• The manufacture of paper
• Why it deteriorates
• Methods of slowing or preventing this deterioration by managing
• temperature fluctuations, high RH, excessive light, pollutants, dirt, insects & rodents.
• Designing good storage
• Developing proper handling procedures
• Reformatting as a preservation tool
• Developing a Preservation Plan
Printed material on a number of these topics will be provided plus a list of useful websites. Catalogues of preservation material available in NZ will also be provided.
Who will I meet?
Lyndsay Knowles is a paper conservator who has been working for 30 years in Australia and New Zealand for both public institutions and privately. She was Senior Conservator of Paper at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne from 1992 - 2004. Since returning to NZ she has conducted ‘Care of Paper- based Collections’ workshops in Auckland, Whangarei, Tauranga, Timaru and Blenheim.
Who is it for?
This workshop is an opportunity for representatives from small museums, heritage organisations, the arts and cultural sector, iwi organisations, and others in the region to learn useful new skills and share ideas.
How do I sign up?
Due to a limit of 12 attendees, please register with the below
South Otago:
• Please contact Gary Ross at the South Otago Museum
Phone 03 418 2382 or email southotagomuseum@xtra.co.nz
• The registration fee is $10.00 only. Pay on the day or
Please post to Gary your cheque made out to South Otago Museum:
South Otago Museum
1 Renfrew street
Balclutha 9230
What should I bring?
• Pen and paper to take notes
• Your lunch (morning and afternoon tea will be provided)
• Details of specific problems experienced by your museum that you may wish to discuss with the presenter and group.
Want to find out more?
• Please contact Jade Hadfield at National Services Te Paerangi:
Freephone 0508 678 743 or email jadeh@tepapa.govt.nz
• Other workshops coming up – click here to view our calendar!
• Click here to see a list of downloadable He Rauemi Resource guides
Please pass on this notice to anyone you think may be interested – why not post it on your noticeboard?
We look forward to seeing you there!