SEMINAR IN MICROSCOPIC WOOD IDENTIFICATION

 for Conservators, Conservation Architects and those interested in timber identification 

 

ICHAWI, in conjunction with Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology, Letterfrack and in collaboration with Connemara West, is organising a seminar in Microscopic Wood Identification which will be held in GMIT Letterfrack on Friday 18th-Saturday 19th June, 2010.

The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Angelika Rauch, art historian, cabinet maker and conservator/restorer of wooden objects. She has been a lecturer in Furniture Conservation and Restoration as well as Design and Technology Education with GMIT Letterfrack since 2002.

The topics covered will include:

  • Basic Wood anatomy  

  • Macroscopic wood identification methods

  • Use of identification keys

  • Practical exercises in identifying timber using microscopes and sample slides

Participants will have the opportunity to explore historic and current examples of exemplary furniture making through guided tours

COST; 150 EURO including coffees/teas/scones on both days as well as lunch on Friday

Places are limited to 12 participants so early booking is essential.

For more information on the course programme and to book a place, please contact Jessica Baldwin (ICHAWI Training Committee)

jbaldwin@cbl.ie or Tel;+353 1 8326910

For information on accommodation, directions and tourist attractions in the area please contact Janet (janet@conservationletterfrack.ie) or

Tel +353 95 41036

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BURSARIES

The Institute has some limited funding available to allow it to award bursaries to students wishing to train as conservators and also to conservators as part of their continuing professional development.

APPLICATION  CRITERIA for full-time BURSARIES:

1 Applicants must be either born on the island of Ireland and/or be long -term residents (min. 5 years) of the island of Ireland. Proof of status must be submitted with application (eg. education history/ job references).

2 Bursaries will only be awarded to students wishing to undertake a recognised full time conservation course.

3  An application letter requesting funding, together with an up-to-date C.V. and a breakdown of costs (fees, accommodation, travel expenses, materials),  should be submitted at least 3 months before the commencement of the course.

4 Where relevant, references for voluntary/student work undertaken should be given.

5  A letter from the relevant institution, confirming the offer of a place should accompany the application. In the case of second year students, this should be  accompanied by a letter from the course tutor confirming successful completion of the previous year.

6  The Board will consider all applications. Where necessary further information may be requested from an applicant.

7  In the case of multiple applications, monies may be awarded to qualifying applicants depending on sectoral needs.

8  Candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as possible, no later than the commencement of their course.

9  The amount of money awarded to each student is dependent on the funds available. Should additional funds become available, the Board may decide to make additional awards to applicants.

10 The availability of bursaries will be advertised through the university careers' offices, the IPCRA journal and website, Irish Museums handbook , the ICHAWI website and through the Heritage Council

PLEASE NOTE

The latest date for receipt of applications for the forthcoming academic year is 31st JULY.

 

Please send application to Niamh McGuinne, (Hon.Sec. ICHAWI) National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square, Dublin 2