Join us for a museum talk with picture frame conservator Claire Ridley to take a fresh look at the frames in our museum.
In this talk Claire will delve into traditional and decorative gilding techniques. Using frames in our museum as examples, you will learn to identify different types of gilding and discover how gilded surfaces deteriorate and can be conserved. You will also get an up-close look at Claire’s conservation toolkit, from rabbit skin glue to gold leaf to burnishing stones.
As this is a walk and talk event, seating will not be provided as standard. If you have accessibility requirements or require a seat, please reach out to us on education@harleyfoundation.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you.
This talk takes place on a Studio Discovery Day, an exciting programme of studio tours, demonstrations, talks and creative workshops with the Harley Studio Artists. Make sure to check out the full programme of events here.
Claire Ridley
Claire Ridley is a conservator specialising in gilding and picture frame conservation and restoration. She worked for the Royal Collection Trust and Birmingham Museums before establishing Belgrave Conservation, a practice specialising in fine and decorative art conservation.
Claire combines her conservation practice with an academic career, lecturing at the University of Lincoln. She works from her Harley Foundation Studio on the Welbeck Estate.
www.belgraveconservation.co.uk
Images courtesy of Samuel Binstead.
