Care and Conservation of Historic Iron

*Due to the lateness of the posting on the ConsDist List enrollment has been extended to Jan.16th.

Starting on January.16, 2014
"Care and Conservation of Historic Iron"
3 Week Online Class - $150

Do you have historic iron and want to know how to care and preserve it?

In this course you will learn about the history and technology of iron, steel, and cast iron objects, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, and exhibit iron, and how to safely clean and preserve historic iron. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.

You can do the course from home or from work. We'll have email discussions about each week's readings and resource materials, there will one practical assignment: to write a condition report, clean a silver object, or write a short conservation plan for your iron collection.

This online class will give you the tools to understand, clean, and preserve historic iron.

Space is limited so register soon!