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Mountmaking Workshop: December 4th-7th, 2018

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

This four-day workshop explores the how and why of museum exhibit mountmaking with an emphasis on object safety and preventive conservation. This object centered approach will teach methods for analyzing objects for their condition and balance, making templates for accurate mount fabrication, and the construction of mounts in brass and other metals. Engineering concepts and their application to mountmaking and hands-on practice in metal forming, silver brazing, and mechanical fastenings will be integral to the workshop. As the workshop progresses, we will focus on working with plastics and other alternative materials for mountmaking. We may also work with mounts for textiles

$850

Cancelled: Advanced Mountmaking: January 14th-17th, 2019

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

I'm afraid that due to an upcoming surgery on a damaged shoulder, I'm having to cancel this workshop. I hope there will be another opportunity for this format after things stabilize again. If this interests you, please get in touch and I'll keep you posted on future workshops. ----------------------------------------------------------- At the request of experienced mountmakers, we are offering a workshop in advanced problems in mountmaking. This four-day workshop will focus on working with difficult objects and situations while maintaining conservation standards. We will discuss the development and design of mount systems to facilitate installation and deinstallation. The use of machine

$1100

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Mountmaking for Exhibits: December 9th-13th, 2019

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

This five-day workshop will present the theoretical concepts and practical techniques of mountmaking for museum objects, set within a framework of an actual exhibit display. A "curated" set of objects will be selected for mounting in a defined space and exhibit design. Through this format, the intention is to present the practical problems of mounting objects for safe installation and aesthetic display while maintaining appropriate levels of care and conservation. Templating for mount. Mask Mount in process This workshop will explore the how and why of museum exhibit mountmaking with an emphasis on object safety and preventive conservation. This object

$1050.00

Mountmaking for Exhibits: April 20th-24th, 2020

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

This will be another in our series of exhibit scenario based workshops. For each of these workshops, we tailor the “exhibit” to the collections interests of the participants. This gives the opportunity for persons from diverse museum types to work on appropriate materials, as well as for more or less experienced people to work with objects that match their skill level. We welcome more advanced professionals to participate to explore more difficult mountmaking challenges. This five-day workshop will present the theoretical concepts and practical techniques of mountmaking for museum objects, set within a framework of an actual exhibit display. A

$1300

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Mountmaking for Exhibits: August 23rd-27th, 2021

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

This will be the first in our post-pandemic series of mountmaking workshops. The past year has given many of us a taste of a world that is a little less crowded and moving a little slower. With that in mind, we’re limiting the class size to three participants to give more space in the workshop, and to provide more individualized attention then there was in the previous six-person classes. In the interest of safety while working together, fully matured COVID vaccination is required for attendance. This five-day workshop will present the theoretical concepts and practical techniques of mountmaking for museum

$1950.00

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Mountmaking for Exhibits Workshop: September 20th-24th, 2021

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

This will be the second in our post-pandemic series of mountmaking workshops. As with the previous sessions, we’re limiting the class size to three participants to give more space in the workshop, and to provide more individualized attention then there was in the previous six-person classes. In the interest of safety while working together, fully matured COVID vaccination is required for attendance. This five-day workshop will present the theoretical concepts and practical techniques of mountmaking for museum objects, set within a framework of an exhibit display. For each of these workshops, we tailor the “exhibit” to the collections interests of

$1975.00

Mountmaking for Exhibits Workshop: October 18th-22nd, 2021

Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

This will be the third in our post-pandemic series of mountmaking workshops. As with the previous sessions, we’re limiting the class size to three participants to give more space in the workshop, and to provide more individualized attention then there was in the previous six-person classes In the interest of safety while working together, fully matured COVID vaccination is required for attendance. This five-day workshop will present the theoretical concepts and practical techniques of mountmaking for museum objects, set within a framework of an exhibit display. For each of these workshops, we tailor the “exhibit” to the collections interests of

$1950.00