The most modern private lab in Australia, Endangered Heritage provides Conservation services to the public, to museums, galleries, archives and libraries.
May We Present the "Kings Of the Lab"
Six Panel Chinese Dressing screen: "What Happened?!"
This six panel chinese dressing screen came into EH, having gotten off worse in a head-on collision with its owner on one side (we found the impact of their nose) and a bed post on the other.
Three conservators were called in for the treatment as the object was made of wood, paper, and then covered in silk. The internal structure was badly damaged, paper and silk torn and hanging like mangled wrapping paper. A very sad sight indeed.
Andrew removed the outer frame to expose the edges of the silk covered paper so that Victoria and Robin could remove the damaged screen covering in order to glue it and stitch it from either side. It was all re-assembled before we returned it back to its owner. It was a team effort, but the result speaks for itself.
22, 23, & 24 March 2019
Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue
The Rotary Club of Canberra City and Selkirk Antiques have their annual antiques fair. All proceeds from this wonderful event go to CanTeen - the charity that supports young people from ages 12-25 living with cancer. The antique dealers come from all around Australia, travelling into Canberra for this weekend event in support of this very worthy cause. The venue has wheelchair access available amd light meals will be available for the duration of the event. We hope to see you there, so come and say hello and enjoy all the treasures this fair has to offer.
Admission $10.00, Cacessions $8.00 - with accompanied children under the age of 14 free.
For more information: http://rotaryclubofcanberracity.org.au/
13 April till the 5 May, 2019
4pm, Saturday, 13 April
Endangered Heritage in Fyshwick
This free introductory talk runs for a little over an hour and is in honour of those who have served our country and their families. The workshop covers all aspects of military items, metals, leathers, textiles, papers and documents with a special focus on the health risks of keep certain materials in the home, e.g., old medic kits and weapons. This talk is supported by the National RSL for the ACT Heritage Festival.
Admission is FREE - bookings are essential as space is limited.
11-12pm, Sunday, 14 April
Endangered Heritage, Fyshwick
Robin Tait, our senior Paper conservator will run through the amazing history of the photographic image to the present digital age. She will cover handling and care of the different types of photographic technology. Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Tin Types, Calo Types, as well as 19th and 20th century Photography will be covered by Robin Tait in this informative 1 hour long show and tell. If you have any photographs that you wish for Robin to take a closer look at, we ask that you make a booking with her to have a private consultation. However if you own any photographs that you’d wish to share with a group of interested people, bring them along. Robin Tait is an accomplished Paper and Book conservator with extensive experience in Photography conservation.
Admission is $40.00, bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
1:00-4:00pm, Saturday, 4 May
Endangered Heritage, Fyshwick
Bring in your special gown, aged weddings dress, inherited frock or christening gown 10 days before the workshop and we will insect treat then prepare the garment ready for Pack up your Frock. This workshop delivered . by Victoria Pearce - Endangered Heritage's Director and Senior Textiles conservator will teach you how to care for your sentimental and valuable gowns. "It is crazy to have something boxed and then feel too nervous to take it out and look at it." Pack up your Frock is designed to give you the confidence to enjoy that special garment you are the custodian of and look after it so that someone else will able to enjoy it years later. Bookings are essential. Dresses must be dropped off at Endangered Heritage Fyshwick no later than the 23rd of April in order to be insect treated properly in time for the workshop. Admission $350.00, this covers custom boxing, archival tissue, insect treatment, and workshop.
If you frock requires additional treatment and attention please contact enquiries@endangeredheritage.com to make a booking to see Victoria and discuss the options available.
13-14 July
The Fitters Workshop, Kingston
The first National Endangered Skills and Trades festival is a celebration of the artisans with traditional trades. Traditional trades are not lost or gone but form the solid basis for innovation and new uses and products. Come and see bookbinders, horologists, french polishers, and lace makers in action, who are using their traditional knowledge to make new products todays. many traditional trades fall outside Australia's apprenticship training structure and we wish to raise public awareness of these fascinating trades what are still possible to learn about and train in. In a world of the same corporate products, bespoke solutions, created specifically for the customer are the way we can embrace our past and create an unique future.
Asset managment support: This course will help you to plan and prepare for the better care of your art assets. Learn about handling, transporting and the effects of environmental impacts. Be prepared for flood, fire or insects and learn how to respond. Important insurance issues and loan issues if you are approached to display the work. We will cover everything from collection documentation to disaster plan implementation.
Shop 8 Paragon Mall
8-20 Gladstone St
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Phone: 02 62806280
Phone: 0417107851
