This introductory seminar series comprises six sessions giving an overview of the importance of conservation and collection care and related theoretical issues, an outline of conservation at the University of the Arts London, materials used in the making of paintings, the ways in which paintings can deteriorate and the ways in which conservators and conservation scientists analyse paintings.

Presentations 1, 2 and 3 focus on the nature and value of conservation, its importance to people now and in the future and some of the challenges it faces in contemporary society world-wide. They consider the importance to the collector of being well-informed about the material they collect and about how to ensure its preservation. Conservation education at the University of the Ails London is also discussed and a description given of what it has to otter to those concerned with the preservation and conservation of the many and varied things that people value.

Presentations 4, 5 and 6 consider what materials have been used by artists, how they can change over time and how they can be analyzed. The classes will be illustrated with powerpoint presentations and handouts with guide to relevant literature and internet resources. The final class will include a small number of simple practical demonstrations.

Topics:
1. Preservation, Conservation, Restoration - Why Does It Matter?
2. The Uses of Collections
3. Conservation at the University of Arts London: What We Have To Offer
4. The Materials of Art
5. The Enemies of Art
6. The State of Art

Tutors: Mark Sandy / Evelyn Graves, Tutors from University of Arts London, Camberwell
Venue: One East Asia Artspace
(30 Bideford Road, #03-02, Thong Sia Building, Singapore 229922)
Time: 09:00 to 16:00
Fee: SGD68 for one day, SGD128 for two days. (Includes certificate of participation)
To register: rsvp@oneeastasia.org, or call 6737 1819, by 2nd January 2011