Laser operator for cultural heritage cleaning, 17 - 22 April 2023
Dates
Mon 17 – Wed 19 April 2023 Online lectures (3x2 hours)
Thu 20 – Sat 22 April 2023 On-site activities (3 days)
The content of the course is to present - with theoretical lectures and practical activities - the operating principles and characteristics of the most important laser equipment currently used in cultural heritage, in order that a conservator-restorer could gain a basic understanding on how to use the appropriate equipment for different situations. The variety and complexity of topics related to the use of lasers for cleaning cultural heritage will not allow for an in-depth presentation of all topics but during the course, the tools will be provided to introduce an informed use of laser instruments according to the needs of the different types of intervention, with particular attention to cleaning operations.
Through the presentation of significant case studies and the practical exercises on replicas, it will be possible to observe the characteristics and advantages of this operational methodology and to recognise the potential risks for both the works of art and the user.
The course will be taught by an interdisciplinary team of lecturers and scientific experts with proven experience in this field.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- know the operating principles and characteristics of the main laser instruments;
- understand the criteria for choosing different instruments;
- know the diagnostic procedures for assessing the interaction with the support;
- set application parameters;
- know the correct maintenance of the equipment;
- become aware of the risks when using a laser;
- adopt appropriate personal protection measures.
The course is open to professionals working in conservation and restoration.
Practical and theoretical knowledge of cultural heritage cleaning techniques.
Organisers
SKR / SCR
SUPSI-DACD Conservation-restoration study program
Partner
Swiss National Museum SNM, Collections Centre
Language
English
Instructors
Laura Bartoli - physicist - El.En. S.p.A. – Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Alberto Felici - conservator-restorer - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Francesca Reichlin- conservator-restorer SKR® - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Amelia Suzuki – conservator-restorer-scientist - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Guy Devereux - conservator-restorer - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Programme
Three preliminary online meetings Six hours online
Monday 17 April
15:00 – 17:00
Alberto Felici: Brief introduction for the course
Laura Bartoli: Principles of Laser operation
Tuesday 18 April
15:00 – 17:00
Laura Bartoli: Laser safety
Wednesday 19 April
15:00 – 17:00
Laura Bartoli: Applications and case studies (other than wall paintings and stone materials)
Three theoretical and practical days – Collections Centre Affoltern am Albis
Thursday 20 April
Alberto Felici - Francesca Reichlin
09:00 – 10:15 Classroom lecture: Presentation of the course (goals and methods); Summary of topics covered by Laura Bartoli
10:15 – 10:30 Coffee break
10:30 – 12:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Assembly and disassembly of Laser equipment, first trials on mock-ups
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:30 Classroom lecture: Presentation of case studies about wall paintings
14:30 – 15:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Laser treatments in conservation-restoration; selection of operating parameters; trials on mock-ups
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 17:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Trials on mock-ups; assessment of the trials
Friday 21 April
Guy Devereaux - Alberto Felici - Francesca Reichlin
09:00 – 10:15 Classroom lecture: Presentation of stone materials case studies
10:15 – 10:30 Coffee break
10:30 – 12:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Trials on mock-ups
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:30 Classroom lecture Guy Devereaux: Presentation of stone materials case studies
14:30 – 15:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Trials on mock-ups
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 17:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Trials on mock-ups; assessment of the trials
Saturday 22 April
Guy Devereaux -Alberto Felici -Francesca Reichlin
09:00 – 11:00 Classroom lecture Amelia Suzuki: Scientific/diagnostic evaluations of Laser cleaning
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 – 12:30 Practical lesson in the atelier: Laser cleaning trials on different materials (stone surfaces, wall paintings or stucco) Practical trials on mock-ups / Participants could bring their own objects to work on
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 15:30 Continuation of the practical exercises
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 17:00 Assessment of the trials. Questions and final discussion
Venues
Online / Swiss National Museum Collections Centre, Lindenmoosstrasse 1, 8910 Affoltern a. Albis
Costs
CHF 770.- SKR members*
CHF 1’100.- non SKR members
The costs include lectures, handouts, the use of lasers and coffee breakes.
Accommodation and lunch has to be organised and covered by each participant individually. A fully equipped kitchen is available for use.
Registration
Registration and payment must be completed before 27.03.2023.
The number of participants is limited to 10 and the minimum number of participants is 7
Organisation and general information
Giacinta Jean
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Natalie Ellwanger
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SKR Geschäftsstelle
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*Members of E.C.C.O. Member Associations participate at SKR price
