The online course of Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics systematizes the methods and procedures of intervention, exemplified with the analysis of real interventions and practical cases.
You will learn the processes of alteration and systematize the methods and techniques of intervention in the restoration of ceramics
An active method is used, illustrated with images and video tutorials of the different phases of intervention.
General information
Language: English.
Also available in: Português | Español.
The course price includes lifetime 24/7 access to:
- Lessons for each program topic
- Tutorial videos
- Work instructions
- Case study analysis
- Evaluation (1 final quiz)
- Certificate.
Learning objectives
At the end of this online course on restoration of ceramics you will be able to recognize the main pathologies and their causes.
You will learn about internationally accepted ethical and deontological principles.
You will learn, through the analysis of real interventions carried out by conservation and restoration technicians, the methods, techniques and materials of intervention applicable in different situations.
Who should take the Restoration of Ceramics online course ?
This art conservation course online is aimed at:
- Technicians and students in the field of heritage conservation
- Museologists.
- Professionals in the area of historical heritage.
- Collectors and gallery owners.
However, it is perfectly suited to anyone interested in the topics covered.
No access requirements.
Certificate
At the end of the course, a training certificate will be issued . Know more.
We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training Entity Certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity.
How it works
Course structure
1 – CONSERVATION – Concepts and principles
Conservation concepts and principles.
Intervention process.
Key principles on Conservation and Restoration.
2 – PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION
What does preventive conservation involve?
Advantages of preventive conservation.
3 – PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Types of Ceramic Pastes.
Types of production.
Decoration and painting techniques.
4 – RESTORATION OF CERAMICS
Analysis and Diagnosis.
Main Pathologies and their causes.
4.1. PROCESS OF INTERVENTION IN THE RESTORATION OF CERAMICS
Cleaning.
Removal of old restorations.
Resins, adhesives and glues.
Gluing of fragments of ceramics.
Filling of gaps.
Chromatic reintegration.
5 – CASE STUDIES
Analysis of 3 real interventions in restoration of ceramics
Real intervention processes on different types of ceramic materials will be analyzed.
