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Workshops

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!