ISTITUTO PER L'ARTE E IL RESTAURO
Relining Techniques on Paintings
Context
With the largest number of masterpieces and conservators of artistic heritage in the world, Florence offers the best opportunities to acquire and perfect the skills and knowledge for the protection of cultural heritage.
For 35 years, our Institute has opened its laboratories in July, August and September to students from all over the world who are interested in joining practical courses run by the same teachers as the three-year academic courses. And now, from 2024 onwards we are offering short introductory courses throughout the year.
The course is addressed to conservators who are interested in working in a practical hands on way to understand how the relining has been used over the centuries and is still in use. Many paintings belonging to museum’s collections are made on Florentine paste re-lining. The course will focus on this methodology and application of new linen canvas to painting.
The theoretical and practical workshop is intended for professionals in the sector only.
Schedule
Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 13.00 and Wednesdays from 14.00 to 18.00 for a total of 48 hours.
The course will be held in the restoration laboratories in Via delle Casine, 21/rosso, Florence.
Admissions
The course is open to applicants with a prior background or those who have attended the Introductory Paintings Restoration Course.
The course is held in English. Good working knowledge of the language is required.
Special Offers
- Fee reduction of 20% for applicants who enrol before 20 March 2025.
Qualification
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
Course programme
Introduction to the history of relining over the centuries and close observation of recent relining.
Practical workshop
- Preparation of the canvas
- Following the recipe, making of the Florentine paste for relining
- Relining using the traditional method
- Re-tensioning of the painted canvas onto the stretcher.
Enrolment
To enrol, click on "Info & Costs" and fill in the form.
The Secretariat will send you an email with all the information you need to complete your enrolment.
Students are advised to enrol at least two weeks before the beginning of the course. Enrolments are accepted until all the places on the courses have been filled.
Relining Techniques on Paintings
Firenze
Ente erogatore
Palazzo Spinelli Associazione No Profit
Durata
48 ore
dal 19/05/2025 al 30/05/2025
Scadenza iscrizione
10/05/2025
