Planning the next learning activity

We, at Heritage Preservation Atelier invite all those who are interested in learning more about Paper conservation to meet and plan our next practical workshop on paper conservation along with theoretic lessons. Here is what we propose as an initiative. You are all welcome to add/advise/suggest further. Duration : 2 days (Dates in the month of October and November can be suggested in comments.) Theoretical … Continue reading Planning the next learning activity

Internship Experience- June/July post 4

Interns: Chetna, Subhashini, Keerat and Lovely We have been spending time learning various methods and techniques related to archival conservation in the past few days. Lab work related to archives can be very technical and precise, and requires considerable practice and hands on training. We spent most part of the day practicing the process of archival conservation which includes:- PHOTO DOCUMENTATION The procedure begins with … Continue reading Internship Experience- June/July post 4

Internship Experience – June/July 2017 post 3

Internship is a pathway from studentship to professionalism.  This month’s archival conservation internship started around mid June. After the first day of simple discussion and brain-storming session, the new team learned the basics of archival conservation while working on the actual old maps starting from simpler procedures to more responsible ones. Students are slowly turning into professionals…. I feel so glad for them…. namita Continue reading Internship Experience – June/July 2017 post 3