[WORKSHOP] Conservation and Restoration Workshop

The theme chosen for 2017 International Museum Day is Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums. To coincide with the theme, the University Museum and Art Gallery is offering a workshop for the public to experience the behind-the-scenes secrets of paintings conservation and restoration. Three main topics will be addressed through several hands-on activities: How does an oil painting age and damaged? How can a forgery be detected? How can a painting be restored? Participants will learn how a painting is inspected by conservators and will be able to take part in a live demonstration of the effect of solvents on paintings.

Date:

Class A: 13 May 2017 (Saturday)

Class B: 14 May 2017 (Sunday)

Time: 15:00 – 17:00

Venue: 1/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Audience: Aged 15 or above

Limit: 15 people per workshop

For details and registration, please find the application form here: 

http://www.umag.hku.hk/upload/media/file/289e6fe9e7f1656ce29b1cda9c5a2c38.pdf