Online, July 8, 15, 29, 2024, at 1:00-3:00pm ET
Instructor: Yosi Pozeilov
Coordinator: Cristiana Ginatta
Registration fee: $80 AIC members, $96 non-members (a limited number of free registrations are available for those who need it)

This workshop is designed to present the fundamentals of infrared imaging. The first two sessions will cover terminology, equipment, techniques, applications, and processing. The third session will include a review of practice images with additional time for questions and discussion.

Although this workshop is designed to cover knowledge from beginner to a more advanced level, to fully benefit from the information imparted, it is recommended that specific equipment be at hand to practice the concepts that are taught. The image processing software that will be used is Adobe Photoshop and Bridge; the group will be processing RAW images converted to DNGs.

Recommended equipment:

• Modified digital camera with IR capability, either UV-VIS-IR, or IR only
• Band pass IR filters, like the Wratten 87C, Peca 910, or Xnite 1000A
• Lights (radiation sources) rich in IR emission, like Tungsten-Halogen lights, LED IR lights, or unfiltered flash/strobe unit

Interested individuals should apply by June 9 to participate in the workshop. Those who need financial support can request it in the application. Accepted participants are expected to attend all three of the live sessions. The live sessions for the workshop will take place in Zoom and automated captions will be available.

Interested individuals should complete an application by June 9.The application will allow for a more inclusive group of participants who will be using the content directly in their work and disseminate the information amongst their communities. Below are the criteria for review. All interested conservation professionals are encouraged to apply! 30 spaces are available and applicants will be notified by June 17. Accepted participants are expected to attend all three of the live sessions.

Criteria for Review

• Need for the content
• Plan for dissemination of information gained
• The program seeks to support a diverse set of participants and will consider geographic location, place of employment type, profession, and career level 

Funding for this program comes from the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) Endowment for Professional Development. The FAIC Endowment for Professional Development, which was created by a grant from The Mellon Foundation and is supported by donations from members of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and its friends. Workshops are made possible with the assistance of many AIC members, but no AIC membership dues were used to create or present this course.

FAIC relies on your contributions to support these and its many other programs. Learn more about donating to the foundation.

AIC staff are hosting a live webinar and providing links to resources that will be useful for your term as a volunteer.

Cailin Meyer and James Tiller discuss using image descriptions for digital accessibility (alt text and extended descriptions) as a means of servicing multiple communities and increasing accessibility to digital assets and collections. While image descriptions have been in use by many art institutions over the last decade, scientific institutions are further behind in adopting their use due to subject matter challenges. Cailin and James will discuss their experience with creating guidelines for writing image descriptions for digital accessibility for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), the first-ever natural history-specific guidelines. The AIC Imaging Working Group is excited to learn from their experience and expertise along with the NMNH guidelines to consider guidelines for image descriptions for digital accessibility for conservation images. 

In the ongoing endeavor to align conservation practices with sustainable principles, and as a follow-up event from the PMG Winter Meeting Sustainability panel in 2023, PMG will be offering a "Carbon Literacy for Conservation and Collections Care" workshop. The training will be offered over 2 sessions (June 20 and 21). Full details below.

Led by esteemed instructor Lorraine Finch ACR, a certified Carbon Literacy Trainer, this workshop is geared to colleagues seeking to integrate climate-conscious strategies into their conservation efforts. Through engaging sessions and interactive discussions, participants will delve into the nuanced intersection of climate science and conservation practice, equipping themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to enact positive change within their institutions and communities.

Lorraine Finch brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront as an advocate for environmental stewardship within the conservation field. With a distinguished background in Carbon Literacy training and a profound understanding of its implications for conservation and collections care, Lorraine is poised to guide participants through an illuminating journey towards sustainability. Her commitment to empowering individuals to recognize their role in mitigating climate change reflects a dedication to fostering a greener, more resilient future for cultural heritage preservation. 

Join us in embracing this transformative learning experience under Lorraine's guidance, as we collectively embark on a path towards environmental responsibility and conservation excellence. 

$30 for PMG members and student members, $40 for AIC members. We have a limited number of stipendiary (free) registrations for those experiencing financial hardship. Use the code on the registration page to register at this special rate.

Our Monthly Member Meetup is a series of hour-long monthly events that we’ll host every second Friday at 2pm ET. Topics may cover sustainability, private practice, volunteering, the wiki, emergency planning, introductions to our various committees and groups, and more. Our goal is to offer you a social outlet and way to connect with other members. We welcome suggestions for topics and guest hosts! Send us your ideas at membership@culturalheritage.org. See past recordings at https://learning.culturalherit... and https://learning.culturalherit....

The Wiki Working Group welcomes AIC Wiki editors and users to an open discussion. Learn about new processes and improvements with the AIC Wiki, as well as technical hurdles we are addressing, then discuss your own experiences and ideas. This will be a quarterly meeting, and will be recorded for those who can't join live.

Join us to hear about the Research & Technical Specialty Group updates, budget information, and new officers. Agenda to be shared before the meeting.

Join us to hear about the Objects Specialty Group updates, budget information, and new officers. Agenda to be shared before the meeting.

Join the Wooden Artifacts Group for the second session of its online webinar series. Dr. Geoffrey Killen will present on Ancient Eqyptian Woodworking and the techniques and tools used by Egyptian carpenters. A discussion will follow with Q&A from the audience. 

Egyptian carpenters used a wide range of tools, techniques and processes to create products that were manufactured to serve the needs of Egyptian society. Egyptians exploited all the products of the tree, its wood for constructional work, leaves for fodder, basketry and matting. Locally sourced woods were used from an early period but the variable quality of these timbers led Egyptians to venture beyond their borders to source better quality material.

Originally tree trunks were cleaved into boards by driving wedges into the tree’s grain. However, advances in metallurgy and the development of metal woodwork tools made it possible to accurately convert boards by sawing down the tree trunk. Egyptian carpenters also developed a range of sophisticated woodwork joints and tools and they also mastered the techniques of gluing, veneering, inlaying, marquetry and parquetry as well as experimenting with woodturning.

This event is open to WAG and AIC members for free and $10 for nonmembers. The Zoom webinar will have automated captioning in English. 

Join us to hear about the Textile Specialty Group updates, budget information, and new officers. Agenda to be shared before the meeting.