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For the Care of Books

Sun. March 30th, 2008 1:30 PM

In this hands-on workshop with Lindsey Mears, participants will learn basic concepts of book preservation and conservation, and be introduced to techniques for proper cleaning, housing and simple repair of their collection. Attendees are encouraged to bring any ailing books for consultation and hands-on care.


Moderator: Kristin Adolfson

 

Location:

Virginia Arts of the Book Center
977 Second Street, SE
(434)924-6890
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Featuring:

Lindsey Mears is a studio artist working in artist's books and book conservation. She has an M.F.A. in Book Arts and Printmaking from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and has worked in book conservation at the American Philosophical Society and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

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