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Ceramics Restoration
12/04/2027 - 16/04/2027
32 hours | in FlorenceDeadline: 02/04/2027
CONTEXT
With the largest number of masterpieces and conservators of artistic heritage in the world, Florence offers the best opportunities to acquire and perfect the skills and knowledge for the protection of cultural heritage.
For 35 years, our Institute has opened its laboratories in July, August and September to students from all over the world who are interested in joining practical courses run by the same teachers as the three-year academic courses. And now, from 2024 onwards we are offering short introductory courses throughout the year.
The ceramics restoration course offers students the opportunity to work on ceramic artefacts both within the Institute's laboratories and, when available, at external work sites.
SCHEDULE
Monday 10 May: 9-13/ 13.30-17.30
Tuesday 11 May: 9-13
Wednesday 12 May: 9-13/ 13.30-17.30
Thursday 13 May: 9-13/ 13.30-17.30
Friday 14 May: 9-13
for a total of 32 hours.
The course will be held in the restoration laboratories in di Via delle Casine, 21/rosso.
ADMISSIONS
The course is open to all applicants, prior experience in restoration is not necessary.
The course is held in English. Good working knowledge of the language is required.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Fee reduction of 10% for applicants who enrol before 1 July 2026.
QUALIFICATION
PROGRAM
Course Program
- Theoretical principles of ceramic production, deterioration processes, and the characteristics of products used in the conservation and restoration of ceramic artefacts.
- Identification of materials and manufacturing techniques: terracotta and brick, earthenware clay, glazed terracotta, slipware, maiolica, stoneware, soft-paste earthenware, hard-paste earthenware, and porcelain.
- Cleaning and desalination.
- Methods for the preparation and application of protective treatments.
- Identification of deterioration and damage.
- Adhesive bonding and loss compensation.
- New conservation and restoration techniques.
ENROLMENT
To enrol, click on ENROL and fill in the form.
The Secretariat will send you an email with all the information you need to complete your enrolment.
Students are advised to enrol at least two weeks before the beginning of the course. Enrolments are accepted until all the places on the courses have been filled.
