Upcoming Workshops!
In-Person Art and Artifact Handling + Examination Tools and Condition Assessment
Host Site: Tweed Museum of Art- University of Minnesota, Duluth
Monday, April 20, 2026 9:00am – 4:00pm
This one-day, in-person workshop for up to 20 participants will combine art and artifact handling with an introduction to the basics of documentation for outgoing loans, new acquisitions, and damage reports, etc. The class will cover a wide range of materials and artifact types, tips for materials characterization, and introduce a selection of simple examination tools. Participants will learn how to approach each item with objectivity and consistence.
Fee: $300 Register Here
Fee for Minnesota Residents: FREE Register Here
Thanks to funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
In-Person Guidelines for Cleaning Collections Materials: Focus on Decorative Arts and Historic House Collections
Host Site: Gammelgården Musem of Scandia- Scandia, MN
Monday, July 20, 2026 10:00am – 5:00pm; Tuesday, July 21, 2026 9:00am – 4:00pm
This two-day, in-person workshop for up to 20 participants will provide instruction on the ethics, hazards, and benefits of cleaning cultural heritage material artifacts that are stable and in good condition. With a mixture of lecture and hands-on practical exercises, the workshop will include specific techniques for cleaning textiles, picture frames, ceramics, glass, silver, and iron artifacts. Discussions will also incorporate advanced cleaning topics such as stabilizing historic iron, selecting the appropriate level of cleaning, and managing and training volunteers.
Fee: $600 Register Here
Fee for Minnesota Residents: FREE Register Here
Thanks to funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
On-Demand Workshops
These one-day events can be brought directly to your institution. Contact us for more details and pricing.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Response: Wet Salvage
Describing What You See: Condition Reports
Art and Artifact Handling (1/2 day)
Testing for Arsenic in Collections
Museum Environments 101
Coming Soon
Check back for later offerings!