COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course teaches the basics and general techniques for a first approach to the restoration of works in stone material.
The course spends 30% of its time in the classroom for theoretical teaching and the remaining time is dedicated to practice. This portion is divided into various phases and techniques of restoration between analysis (mechanical, thermographic and chemical) and laboratory.
All work is carried out on real artworks in actual need of restoration.
The course may include practical tests directly on school worksites.
The purpose of the course is to provide participants with the basics of restoration of stone works, through the teaching of the techniques of consolidation and reconstruction (geared towards maintaining and safeguarding the works).
INSTRUCTOR
Carlo Sansone
Master craftsman, restorer, and owner of Sansone Srl
- Chemical, mechanical and thermographic analysis of the work;
- Study of all materials and reagents necessary for restoration and their preparation;
- Pre-consolidation operations
- Cleaning operations;
- Chemical and mechanical consolidation;
- Reconstruction of missing parts;
- Hydrophobic and biocide treatment.
72 hours (2-week course, Monday through Friday).
All materials needed for the course will be made available by the school.
The registration price includes the cost of materials.
Contact us to learn more:
Are you interested in our course? Contact us to receive upcoming dates, times and detailed schedule.
tel: (+39) 055 8311077
e-mail: bottegascuola@sansonesrl.it