Basic Cleaning Tools and Techniques for Belongings

30 min presentation followed by 15 min Q & A

This session will cover basic surface cleaning techniques for various materials including basketry, wood, hide and textiles. Topics will include the decision process on when to clean, techniques, materials and tools to use and where to get them locally and on-line.

Presenter/Facilitator Bio

Lauren Osmond

Lauren Osmond is an assistant conservator at the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and former Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Textile Conservation at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). She holds a Master of Art Conservation in Artifacts from Queen’s University in Kingston, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fibres and Material Practices from Concordia University in Montreal, and a Fashion Design diploma from Blanche MacDonald in Vancouver. Previously, Lauren was a Samuel H. Kress Fellow at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Beth Holford

Beth Holford is an objects conservator for the National Museum of the American Indian. Previous positions include principal conservator for Holford Objects Conservation, LLC and assistant conservator for the Museums of New Mexico. Beth received a M.S. in art conservation from Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation and a B.A. in History from Towson University. Working in various museums and archaeological contexts has shaped her deep appreciation for cultural heritage, collaborative care and shared stewardship.

Cost: Free

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This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email  mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925