Processing of pottery and metal finds of the Etruscan Period

The Marsiliana d'Albegna Project

Processing of pottery and metal finds of the Etruscan Period

First International Introductory Course in Restoration

12th - 26 June 2011, Marsiliana d'Albegna, Grosseto, Italy

The course will comprise two module, each of one week, and will include classroom instruction and practical restoration sessions, using pottery and metal finds from the 2010 season of excavations at the necropolis of Macchiabuia and the Casa delle Anfore.  It is open anyone interested in learning the basic theory and practice of restoration.

The Technical Director is the conservator Dr. Alberto Mazzoleni. 

Theoretical tutorials on will cover:

1.       Archaeological restoration:  techniques and methods;

2.       Taphonomy: decay and corrosion;

3.       Recovery through excavation: methods;

4.       Conservation: active and passive;

5.       Storage and display of finds: basic principles

6.       Restoration of Etruscan pottery (cleaning and consolidation, methods and materials in reassembly)

7.       Restoration of metals (cleaning techniques (chemical and mechanical), anti-corrosion treatment.

8.       Organisation of a restoration laboratory for pottery and metal finds.

The theoretical lectures will be complemented by supervised practical sessions.

The course is run by The Etruria Nova Association in collaboration with the Superintendent of Cultural Heritage of Tuscany and the University of Siena.

Fees cover:

Accommodation at the agriturismo "La Speranza" (www.agriturismolasperanza.it) in apartments of 4/5 beds, with kitchen and bathroom.  Bed linen and towels are provided.  Some single rooms will be available, on payment of a supplement.

Use of swimming pool.

Breakfasts in the apartments, packed lunches, and dinner (at a local restaurant, including drinks).

Transfers from and to the nearest railway station (Albinia (Orbetello), transport to sites and on excursions.

Theoretical and practical tuition, including course notes, in Italian and English.

Course certificate.

Fees do not include:

Insurance included in subscription to the Association Etruria Nova (obligatory) - €25.

Entry to museums and/or sites on excursions.

Additional services in the accommodation (5-a-side football pitch, sauna, laundry).

Any other activities/services not expressly specified above.

Course Fees:

Module 1 (Basic): €450

Module 2 (Intermediate): €450

Module 1 + Module 2: €850

+Annual subscription to The Association Etruria Nova (obligatory, for provision of insurance) - €25.

Applications will be accepted until 31. May 2011.  Each module will run with a minimum of 18 participants.

Contact and applications: 

Association Etruria Nova

Vicolo S. Agostino 12

53024 - Montalcino (SI)

Telephone:  +39 (0)577 600 917