International Museum Day 2013, Hong Kong
Special Programmes of Conservation Office

"Artifacts + Science = Conservation" Workshop (Cantonese)

In the activity, the conservators will share with the participants how they use scientific knowledge to restore and preserve our artifacts. Under the guidance of the conservators, participants will experience the fun and challenges in conservation work through making of plaster models and subsequent application of gold gilding. In addition, participants can talk to the conservators to have a better understanding on conservation work.

2013.5.12 (Sunday)
10:30am – 12:30pm (Activity 1)
2:30 – 4:30pm (Activity 2)
Education Studio (G/F), Hong Kong Heritage Museum
60 persons per session

2013.5.18 (Saturday)
10:30am – 12:30pm (Activity 3)
2:30 – 4:30pm (Activity 4)
Ceramic Studio (B/F), Hong Kong Museum of Art
30 persons per session

All activities are conducted in Cantonese and free of charge. Registration form and details will be available from 2 April 2013 on the Conservation Office's website at http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/conservation or at the Conservation Resource Centre (Address: Room 202, 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui , Kowloon)

For enquiries, please call Ms. Ma at Tel. 2724 9059 during office hours (9:30am – 12:30pm and 2:30pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) or email to conservation@lcsd.gov.hk.

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