Handling and Cataloguing Artworks

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The Art Business Certificate Module 2 – The art Market	£1,000.00		£2,000.00
The Art Business Certificate Module 2 – The art Market	£1,000.00		£2,000.00

Overview

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In this two-day course, participant's will have the opportunity to investigate objects and artworks through hands-on workshops. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to handle, move, document, and care for artworks responsibly. In addition to these sessions, participants will also be taken through the cataloguing process; a fundamental asset of managing collections or gallery inventories.

Highlights of the course include exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Christie's warehouses, where you will see where art is stored, as well as a guided visit to the V&A’s Gilbert Collection with curator Alice Minter, offering firsthand guidance in curatorial practices. Additionally, a visit to Simon Gillespie's restoration studio will provide an opportunity to observe expert restorers at work, deepening your understanding of preservation and restoration techniques.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the practical knowledge and confidence to handle and manage artworks in a professional setting, making this an invaluable foundation for careers in the art world.

For in-depth expertise, participants may need further training and experience. Additionally, any practical exercises involving actual artworks should be conducted with the utmost care and consideration for the artworks' safety and integrity.

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Schedule

*Schedule subject to change.

Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to Artwork Handling

Importance of proper artwork handling techniques
Understanding different types of artworks and their vulnerabilities
Basic principles of conservation and preservation

Session 2: Artwork Handling Best Practices

Safe handling procedures for different types of artworks (paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc.)
Proper use of gloves, tools, and equipment
Practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises

Session 3: Packing and Transporting Artworks

Techniques for packing artworks for transportation
Considerations for different modes of transportation (air, sea, land)
Mitigating risks during transit

Day 2:

Session 4: Unpacking and Condition Reporting

Safe unpacking procedures
Conducting condition reports to document artwork condition pre and post-transportation
Identifying and documenting any damages or changes

Session 5: Introduction to Artwork Cataloguing

The importance of artwork cataloguing for record-keeping and research purposes
Elements of an artwork catalog record
Digital cataloguing vs. physical cataloguing

Session 6: Cataloguing Procedures

Step-by-step guide to cataloguing artworks
Cataloguing software and tools
Creating detailed descriptions, measurements, and metadata

Note: This two-day course program is designed to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts and practical skills required for handling and cataloging artworks. For in-depth expertise, participants may need further training and experience. Additionally, any practical exercises involving actual artworks should be conducted with the utmost care and consideration for the artworks' safety and integrity.

Certificate of Completion

All attendees will be awarded a physical certificate of completion issued by Christie's Education at the end of the programme.

Study at the Auction House

Christie’s, the world's oldest fine art auctioneer, has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since James Christie conducted the first sale in London on 5 December 1766. Ever since, Christie’s London has continued to provide the perfect backdrop for the sales of the world’s finest collections and greatest works of art. Christie’s moved to its global headquarters at 8 King Street, St. James’s in 1823.

The gallery spaces at King Street are transformed into classrooms during our exclusive programming in London, so that students are immersed in the fast-paced environment of the auction house.

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Additional Information

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