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Apologies for cross-posting Newcastle University (UK) is offering a two-day training course in Metalwork Wear Analysis for Beginners. The course, led by Dr Andrea Dolfini, will take place in the Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory, Newcastle University, on 8-9 April 2019. Wear analysis enables the recognition, evaluation, and interpretation of the traces visible on prehistoric and historic copper-alloy objects by low-power optical and electronic microscopy. The method gives insights into the life cycle of objects including their manufacture, uses, repairs, and post-depositional history. This hands-on course comprises a short theoretical introduction followed by supervised practical sessions in which participants will learn how to observe, record, and interpret the marks visible on original prehistoric bronzes from the Great North Museum: Hancock collections (in particular Bronze Age axe-heads and swords). Extensive reference collections of replica bronzes will also be used. The course does not require any background knowledge in microwear analysis or optical microscopy and is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. Further details can be found here: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/cias/masterclasses/ For queries, and to book your place, please email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Dr Andrea Dolfini Senior Lecturer in Later Prehistory<http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/staff/profile/andrea.dolfini> Convenor of the Cluster for Interdisciplinary Artefact Studies<http://research.ncl.ac.uk/cias/> School of History, Classics and Archaeology Armstrong Building Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU - UK [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> +44 (0)191 2083402 http://newcastle.academia.edu/AndreaDolfini ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the ARCH-METALS list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=ARCH-METALS&A=1