Plexiglas mounts
Fundamentals of Mountmaking Workshop: March 13th-16th 2018
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesThis four-day workshop explores the how and why of museum exhibit mountmaking with an emphasis on object safety and preventive conservation. The first two days we'll 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. Hands-on practice in metal forming, silver brazing, and mechanical fastenings will be integral to the workshop. Ian working at the vise. The third and fourth days will focus on working with plastics for mountmaking, including mount design considerations, fabrication, and finishing of mounts made from acrylic sheet, Vivak, and
Mountmaking with “soft” materials. Acrylic plastic, foams, felts, and more! May 1st-3rd 2018
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesLearn mountmaking with plastics, foams, and other nom-metallic materials that can be fabricated without a well-equipped shop.
Fundamentals of Mountmaking Workshop: May 21st-24th, 2018
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesThis four-day workshop explores the how and why of museum exhibit mountmaking with an emphasis on object safety and preventive conservation. The first two days we'll 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. Hands-on practice in metal forming, silver brazing, and mechanical fastenings will be integral to the workshop. Ian working at the vise. The third and fourth days will focus on working with plastics for mountmaking, including mount design considerations, fabrication, and finishing of mounts made from acrylic sheet, Vivak, and
September 11th-14th Four-Day Mountmaking Workshop
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesSeptember Mountmaking Workshop Seattle
Mountmaking for Exhibits: April 20th-24th, 2020
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesThis 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
Mountmaking for Exhibits: August 23rd-27th, 2021
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesThis 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
Mountmaking for Exhibits Workshop: September 20th-24th, 2021
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesThis 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
Mountmaking for Exhibits Workshop: September 15th-19th, 2022
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesLearn hands-on mountmaking in a well equipped shop.
Mountmaking for Exhibits Workshop: October 2nd-6th, 2023
Mountmaking Focus Studio 3511 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesLearn exhibit mountmaking from a seasoned professional in a well equipped shop.