This document provides information about a taster weekend course on repairing ceramics taught by Lynne Edge, an accredited ceramics conservator. The course will cover understanding ceramic objects, choosing correct materials, repair techniques like removing previous repairs, bonding breaks, filling missing areas, and colour matching. It is aimed at those interested in learning ceramic repair, identifying repairs, or pursuing a career in ceramic conservation. The course will take place over two days in July at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery conservation department.

1. Course Content
•Understanding your ceramic object
•Choosing the correct materials for the job
•Removal of previous repairs
•Cleaning methods
•Bonding simple and multiple breaks
•Filling small missing areas
•Colour matching and hand retouching
•Related health and safety considerations
Whether you want to learn how to repair ceramics, you
are a collector wishing to identify repairs, or someone
considering a career in ceramic conservation, this taster
weekend is just what you are looking for! It is a unique
opportunity to learn from Lynne Edge; the only
professionally accredited conservator- restorer of
ceramics and glass in the north west and midlands.
Lynne regularly delivers lectures and seminars and has
produced a range of teaching materials from NVQ to
MA level. She has trained and mentored students from
the UK, Sweden, Netherlands, USA, Italy and Malta.
Fee: £200
Materials, tools course notes and refreshments provided
Participant will be required to bring 3-4 items they wish to learn about/work on
The Conservation-Restoration & Repair of
Pottery & Porcelain: A Taster Course
Venue: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, the Department of Conservation: July 13-14th.
Tutor: Lynne Edge
BA(Hons), BADA dip, ACR
Lynne is at the forefront of
her profession with over 20
years experience working in
the public and private sector.
For 16 years she was Head of
Ceramic and Glass at the
National Museums
Liverpool. She is a leading
specialist in the
conservation- restoration of
ceramics, in 2010 winning the
Nigel Williams Prize for
excellence in ceramic and
glass conservation.
To enquire about the course
please contact: Deborah
Deborah_Cane@birmingham.gov.uk.
0121 303 9080
Registration via the
Birmingham Museum Trust
events booking web site.
Don't delay, book today,
places are limited to 10