Vishwa Raj Mehra, Matteo Rossi Doria, and West Lake Conservators will present a workshop on the conservation of paintings on canvas, Skaneateles NY, September 5-7 2007.
Structural Problem Solving for Paintings
On Canvas:
Thinking It Through with
Vishwa Raj Mehra and Matteo Rossi Doria
September 5 - 7, 2007 Skaneateles, NY
Presented by: West Lake Conservators, Ltd.
Contact: West Lake Conservators 315 685 8534
Put on your thinking caps and come to this three-day exchange of problem solving in paintings conservation. Designed for all levels of paintings conservators, this collaborative workshop will present different points of view blending American and European strategies for the conservation of paintings on canvas.
The philosophy of “Minimal Conservation Intervention” will be presented through theory, in discussion and lecture, as well as practical hands on demonstrations of techniques. The goal of this workshop will be to refine your critical thinking about problem solving, incorporating the life long passion of Vishwa Mehra's pioneering work and Matteo Rossi Doria's contemporary techniques.
Lakeside accommodation with meals included. Ample time for networking in the historic Stella Maris Retreat Center located within walking distance of downtown Skaneateles.
Schedule: Tuesday Sept. 4 - reception at 5:00pm, dinner at 6. Optional introduction at 7:00pm. Wed. Sept. 5 - 9:00am start. Friday Sept. 7 - course ends at 3:00pm.
Matteo Rossi Doria
Vishwa Raj Mehra
West Lake Conservators, PO Box 45, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
Contact: Susan Blakney, Tel. 315 685 8534