Book and Document Repair and Conservation with Gudrun Aurand

Date: 2 Sessions! Saturday, October 27 or Sunday, October 28
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S. (in Rainier Valley), Seattle, WA [map]
Cost: $65 + $10 materials fee

Learn how to repair tears, cuts and holes in paper. Find out how to encapsulate a document for safe storage and handling. In this session you will learn how to repair documents (what is learned can be applied to page repair of books as well). Treatment options and materials used are archivally sound. Material to practice on will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a document you have questions about. As time permits these documents will be examined and treatment options will be discussed. Handouts with useful information will be provided. Paste and paper to practice with will be provided.

Instructor Bio: Gudrun Aurand has worked in book repair and conservation for over 15 years. More information about her work can be seen at her website.

Please contact Lillian Dabney at (206) 937-9756 or lillian@seattlebookarts.org for more information. To register for this class, please click the link below and pay using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. You may also print and mail in a registration form with your payment.

Registration is closed for this class.