Identify and Care for Your Photographic Collections, is a hands-on workshop designed to assist community archivists and enthusiasts in learning how to identify, care for, and preserve photographic materials. Hosted at Cupar Library, the workshop features experts from the University of St Andrews, including Laura Brown, the Curator of Photography, and Erica Kotze, an accredited conservator with over 20 years of experience.
Participants will gain practical knowledge on recognizing various photographic techniques, from historical to modern-day prints, and learn essential skills in handling, storing, and exhibiting photographic collections.
Morning Session:
Led by Laura Brown, participants will learn how to:
Identify different photographic techniques, ranging from early Daguerreotypes to modern colour gelatine prints, as well as negatives on both glass and plastic film.
Examine and handle photographs using practical tools like microscopes and torches.
Engage in a hands-on approach to identifying materials in photographic collections.
Afternoon Session:
Erica Kotze will cover:
Care and storage methods for photographic collections.
Basic conservation techniques.
Considerations for exhibiting photographs, including best practices for display.
What You Will Gain
- A foundational understanding of different photographic materials and how to handle them.
- Practical tips on how to store and preserve photographs safely.
- Insights into exhibiting and sharing photographic collections with the public.
- A certificate of achievement supported by SCA, CAHG, ARA & ICON.
The workshop is an excellent opportunity for those with no prior experience, especially for volunteers or groups working in community archives. If the workshop reaches capacity, it may be held again in early 2025.
Identify and Care for Your Photographic Collections
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Cupar Library, Crossgate, Cupar, KY15 5AS
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