Hand-On Workshop: Collection Cleaning & Handling
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Care with Confidence – Learn the Skills to Preserve Our PastJoin us for a hands-on workshop designed to empower museum staff and volunteers with the skills to handle and clean heritage collections safely and confidently.
🗝️ What you’ll learn:
The fundamentals of safe handling — and how it's different from handling everyday objects
Why improper handling causes cumulative damage — and how to prevent it
Conservation cleaning principles and when less is more
How to recognise when it’s time to call in a professional conservator
👩🔧 You’ll get practical experience in:
Gentle, effective cleaning techniques
Identifying risks in collection care
Making informed decisions to protect fragile or irreplaceable items
This session builds on your current knowledge and will leave you better equipped to preserve the integrity of your collection for years to come.
🗓️ Date: 20 May 2025
⏰ Time: 0900 to 1400
📍 Location: Batemans Bay Heritage Museum
🎟️ Limited places available – book early
Location
Batemans Bay Heritage Museum
3 Museum Pl, Batemans Bay NSW 2536
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Hand-On Workshop: Collection Cleaning & Handling
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