Restoration, Chemistry and Technology of Transparent Furniture Coatings
General Information
Date: July 6 – 10, 2009
Cost: $750.00
Time: TBD
Class Size: TBD
Instructor: Donald C. Williams, Mitch Kohanek
Description
This intensive course will introduce the history, technology, chemistry, properties, deterioration, and treatment of transparent coating materials and colorants, along with color theory, finishing techniques, and treatment and manipulation of existing coatings.
The course will be organized along three major themes.
- The History of Coatings - What Was It Originally?
- Technology of Materials and Processes - What Is It, and How Do we Know?
- What Will We do About It - Treatment Decisions and Processes.
Specific Topics:
- Introduction to Coatings Chemistry and Technology: Formulation and Film Formation
- Historic and Contemporary Wood finishing Materials and Techniques
- Solvent Theory and Solubility Practice
- Evaluation of Appearance
- Characterization of Historic Coatings
- Survey of Coating Resins Used in Conservation
- Natural and Synthetic Dyes for Furniture Finishes
- Strategic Techniques for Coatings Restoration and Preservation
A subsequent coatings course (July 2010, proposed) will emphasize painted finishes, e.g. poly-chrome sculpture, decorated furniture finishes, and consolidating and inpainting painted surfaces. A third course in the series is tentatively scheduled for July 2011, and will emphasize advanced applications in the workshop setting.
Instructors
Donald C. Williams
SCMRE Senior Furniture Conservator
Mitch Kohanek
Lead Instructor - Wood Finishing Technology Program
Registration:
For questions about the class, contact Mitch Kohanek
Phone: 651.423.8362
Email: mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu
