A workshop entitled The X-Radiography of Cultural Materials will be held
in the Conservation Department of the Royal Ontario Museum, May 5th,
6th, 7th, 2015. The workshop will be led by the foremost authorities on
the radiography of historic materials, Dr. Sonia O’Connor and Mr. Tom
Sparrow of the Archaeological Sciences department of the University of
Bradford, UK.
The workshop will focus on capturing and improving the quality of
x-rays images using digital image capture systems, at low, medium and
high kV, and dealing with associated problems relating to different
types of materials including textiles, paintings, metals, stone and
paper. The workshop will be a blend of lectures and hands-on training.
This workshop is a must for X-ray technicians, conservators and
conservation scientists who want to up-grade their skills using
x-radiographic imaging techniques. Many of the lectures and aspects of
the workshop will also appeal to those who may not routinely practice
x-radiography but use images for interpretive purposes e.g. conservators
in a particular discipline like textiles, metal or paintings.
There are a few remaining spots available. If you are interested in
applying please send an email to: [log in to unmask]; a short application
will be sent back for you to fill out. Successful applicants will be
notified almost immediately, as this is on a first come, first served
basis. The registration fee is $750.00 CAD; additional travel and
accommodation costs will also be borne by the applicant.
Sincerely,
Heidi Sobol
XCM-ROM 2015 Co-organizer
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