Paper Laboratory
The Master’s program first-year paper block includes an introduction to papermaking and paper history, paper’s deterioration, print and drawing process identification, basic conservation treatments, and housing.
During the second year, students wishing to study paper conservation receive more in-depth introduction to paper conservation. Emphasis is placed on the students’ understanding of basic treatment skills, including design stability tests, surface cleaning, attachment removal, humidification, bathing and drying, stain reduction, paper inserts, pulp fills, mends, and matting and framing. Other topics are addressed as they relate to particular treatments.
John Krill, senior paper conservator, supervises M.S.-level education in paper conservation. Betty Fiske, paper conservator, provides additional teaching including the history and techniques of Japanese printmaking and contemporary art.
