Specialized Matting Techniques for Paper Artifacts

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Designed as hands-on workshop, this inclusive course focuses on all facets of mounting and storing works of art on paper within a museum setting. Participants will learn a variety of techniques from the construction of simple storage enclosures to basic 4-ply mats to elegant exhibition mats. The course will conclude with a class project incorporating techniques for the mounting and framing of over-sized art. All media and paper supports will be covered as well as accepted methods of attachment and framing practices. Participants are encouraged to bring 1-2 items for discussion and examination. They should not be extremely fragile or larger than 18”x 24”.