Enzymes and the reduction of stains & adhesive residues from uncoated surfaces with IAP/Matthew Cushman
Enzymes and the reduction of stains & adhesive residues from uncoated surfaces with IAP/Matthew Cushman
ICRI has secured 15 places for its members, free of charge, at IAP’s upcoming online seminar, ‘Enzymes and the reduction of stains & adhesive residues from uncoated surfaces’ with Matthew Cushman. This will take place via ZOOM from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST on May 5th
This seminar will be of particular relevance to paper and...
An introduction to plastics in collections with Brenda Keneghan (Part 1 of 2)
An introduction to plastics in collections with Brenda Keneghan (Part 1 of 2)
ICRI is pleased to offer an online webinar with Brenda Keneghan, conservation consultant and trainer in modern materials.
This will take place on March 24th from 09:15 until c 12:15 via ZOOM. NOTE: This session will be followed by a practical in person workshop during the second quarter of the year which will be advertised separately.
This course will introduce...
Lunchtime talk with Zoe Reid - Irish National Committee of the Blue Shield - protecting cultural heritage
Join us for a fascinating lunchtime talk, with Zoë Reid, who as Chair of Irish National Committee of the Blue Shield (INCBS) will explain the work of The Blue Shield network (often referred to as the cultural equivalent of the Red Cross) and the key objective of INCBS.
Register via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-national-committee-of-the-blue-shield-protecting-cultural-heritage-tickets-265829462077
Blue Shield is a...
ICRI Biennial Conference - Celebrating 30 years of Conservation in Ireland with the theme Challenges in Conservation: Past, Present & Future
ICRI Biennial Conference - Celebrating 30 years of Conservation in Ireland with the theme Challenges in Conservation: Past, Present & Future
About this event
ICRI Conservation Activities in Ireland VII
The Institute of Conservator-Restorers in Ireland (ICRI) is delighted to host this biennial event which offers a professional forum for members to showcase their recent activities and achievements.
This is a special year for the...
conservation of Fitzmaurice Archives
Liz D'Arcy of Paperworks,Studio for Paper Conservation will be giving an online presentation for Heritage Week on the conservation of Newspapers and other archives relating to the first east to west transatlantic flight by Portlaoise aviation pioneer James Fitzmaurice. This project has been generously funded by The Heritage Council.
This event will take place on Zoom on Wednesday 18th August at 8pm.
The webinar also includes a...
Caring for photographs in the National Collection with Mathilde Renauld
For National Heritage Week 2021 ICRI are presenting a series of online talks by our members about how their work preserves and conserves cultural heritage in Ireland.In this talk, National Gallery of Ireland Paper Conservator, Mathilde Renauld will discuss the care and preservation of photographs in the national collection.The National Gallery of Ireland has seen an expansion of its photographic collection, going from 25 objects...
Sustainability and Green Conservation with Caitlin Southwick of Ki Culture
Sustainability is something that conservators are inherently concerned with. However, applying environmental consciousness to our daily practice may seem complex, and with the numerous other considerations that conservators must take into account, sustainability can fall through the cracks. Putting the environment first may seem to conflict with conservation ethics, but actually win-win-win solutions are achievable - treatments and...
Project management for conservation projects with Andor Vince
Project management for conservation projects with Andor Vince
ICRI is pleased to offer a one day online training opportunity in Project Management for Conservation Projects with Andor Vince independent collections care consultant.
This course will take place on July 22nd and will explore the practical application of the principles of project management in conservation and collections care. Participants will work on a case study and use...
NANOSCIENCE FOR CONSERVATORS: THE APPLICATION OF NANOSCIENCE TO THE CLEANING AND CONSOLIDATION OF WORKS OF ART
ICRI is pleased to offer an exciting new lecture on the topic of ‘Nanoscience for Conservators’. This talk will focus on the synthesis and application of several advanced systems for the consolidation and cleaning of works of art, including hydroxides, nanoparticles, microemulsions, chemical gels and hydrogels. The application of these nanoscience-based systems will be illustrated with example treatments on historic wall...
ICRI AGM May 20th
The 29th ICRI Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 20th May 2021. Due to the Covid- 19 restrictions and in the best interest of our members, the AGM will again be held online using Zoom at 3pm.
The Agenda, the Minutes from the 28th AGM, the 2020 Unaudited Financial Statements and report, and the Nomination and Proxy Voting Forms have been sent to all members by email on April 29th.
All members are welcome. If you plan to...
"Limp Conservation Binding in the Chris Clarkson Style" with Ann-Marie Miller ACR, Book Conservator.
ICRI is pleased to offer an exciting online training opportunity:
"Limp Conservation Binding in the Chris Clarkson Style" with Ann-Marie Miller ACR, Book Conservator. Over two afternoon sessions, on Monday 22nd and Monday 29th March, 2pm-4.30pm, online via Zoom.
Read more about the specifics of the workshop, including required materials and equipment here: Clarkson Binding Workshop Notes.
Cost: €180, including material...
"Limp Conservation Binding in the Chris Clarkson Style" with Ann-Marie Miller ACR, Book Conservator.
ICRI is pleased to offer an exciting online training opportunity:
"Limp Conservation Binding in the Chris Clarkson Style" with Ann-Marie Miller ACR, Book Conservator. Over two afternoon sessions, on Monday 22nd and Monday 29th March, 2pm-4.30pm, online via Zoom.
Read more about the specifics of the workshop, including required materials and equipment here: Clarkson Binding Workshop Notes.
Cost: €180, including material...
An introduction to using environmental data to improve collection care
Webinar for MSPI
An introduction to using environmental data to improve collection care
19 February 2021 Time: 11.00 – 12.30
As part of the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland, in conjunction with the Institute for Conservator-Restorers in Ireland, the Heritage Council will hold a webinar on using environmental data to improve collection care. The webinar will highlight the importance of Environmental Monitoring for Collection...
DECORATIVE PLASTER CEILING INVESTIGATION & CONSERVATION SEMINAR by RICHARD IRELAND
Richard Ireland was lead investigator into the Apollo Theatre ceiling collapse in December 2013. His work with historic plaster and decorative surfaces typically involves a combination of archaeological investigation, scientific analysis, and contextual historic research, and besides these projects he also teaches and lectures in his subject and is widely published. Richard works for many public bodies across the UK and Ireland including...
The Conservation of the Grand Opera House Auditorium, Belfast by Ruth Bothwell
Ruth Bothwell, Conservator and Director of Decowell Restoration Belfast, and in conjunction with ICRI, will be hosting a powerpoint presentation and speaking about the recent conservation, restoration and redecoration of the historic interior of the Grand Opera House auditorium in Belfast. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.
This event is free and open to all, but you must register to attend via the eventbrite link...
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