In the certified online course Conservation of Textiles learn how to appropriately conserve textile materials in both museum and private contexts.
Language: English Also available in Português
Online course with certificate Conservation of Textiles
Objectives
Textile materials, due to their nature and characteristics, have particular characteristics and require specific actions for their conservation.
It is therefore essential to adopt specific conservation measures for textile materials , ranging from environmental control to packaging materials and methods.
There are therefore various solutions for professionals in the fields of museology and preventive conservation, but also for communitarian or private collections.
In the conservation of textiles course you will learn about
- the main characteristics of textile materials ,
- the particularities of its various types,
- degradation factors,
- how to monitoring and control,
- methods of conservation of textile materials ,
- correct handling and packaging,
- materials and methods for making packaging supports.
What you’ll find in this online course with certificate
The course fee includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time:
- Lessons
- Exemplary videos
- Supporting texts and downloadable documents
- Links to articles, videos and websites of interest to the topic
- Evaluation (1 final quiz)
- Certificate
Who should take the Conservation of Textiles certificated course
This online course with certificate is aimed at anyone who keeps pieces of textile materials in museums, institutions or private collections.
Art restorers and art conservators.
It also provides tips and guides for the conservation of textiles in a private context.
There are no access requirements.
How it works
Course structure – Conservation of Textiles
1 – Conservation – Concepts and principles
- Conservation concepts and principles
- Preventive conservation
2 – Introduction to textile materials
- What is a textile material?
- Types and classification of textile materials
- Properties of textile materials
3 – Works of art with textiles
- Tapestries
- Religious clothing – vestments
- Clothing – Other objects
- Costumes and clothing
- Textiles as support for paintings
4 – Conservation of Textiles
- Risk factors
- Control and prevention measures
- Risk assessment
5 – Handling and packaging
- Handling
- Packaging materials
Packaging construction
- Vertical packaging
- Box packaging
- Tube packaging