Microscopic Wood Identification
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) & ICHAWI
Instructor: Dr. Angelika Rauch
Dates: 18th – 19th June 2010
Description: Seminar in Microscopic Wood Identification For Conservators, Conservation Architects and those with an interest in timber identification to be held at GMIT Letterfrack, Co. Galway Friday 18th – Saturday 19th June 2010.
This intensive seminar, run over one and a half days, is designed to further your understanding of different timbers used on furniture and architectural joinery and the macroscopic and microscopic identification of a range of European wood species. The lectures combined with a variety of practical excercises will be delivered in a tutorial style. This short course is offered by ICHAWI in collaboration with GMIT Letterfrack and Connemara West.
The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Angelika Rauch, art historian, cabinet maker and conservator/restorer of wooden objects. Angelika is a lecturer in Furniture Conservation and Restoration as well as Design and Technology Education with GMIT Letterfrack since 2002.
Topics covered amongst others:
• Basic wood anatomy
• Macroscopic wood identification methods
• Use of identification keys
• Practical excercises in identifying timber using microscopes and sample slides
Participants will have the opportunity to explore historic and current examples of exemplary furniture making through guided tours.
COST: 150 Euros including coffees/teas/scones on both days as well as lunch on Friday.
Places are limited to 12 participants so early booking is essential.
Friday 18th June 2010
9.30 Registration, Tea/Coffee
10.00 Introduction to wood anatomy of softwoods and hardwoods
11.30 Coffee break
11.50 Identification methods (macroscopic, microscopic) and use of identification keys
12.30 Guided tour: Typical uses of timber on furniture and in architecture
13.30 Lunch break (Soup and Sandwiches provided)
14.30 Practical: Preparing timber for macroscopic wood ID (cutting different planes, using hand lenses for ID)
16.00 Coffee Break
16.20 Practical wood ID exercises
Saturday 19th June 2010
9.30 Practical: Microscopic ID aided by internet identification key
11.00 Coffee Break
11.30 Practical: Microscopic wood ID continued (including some exotic timbers if time allows)
13.00 Lunch (optional)
The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to identify a range of timbers using various examination tools including their sense of touch, smell and sight as well as aids such as magnifying glasses and microscopes. Theoretical knowledge will be applied in practical exercises. As the use of magnification tools is strenuous to the eyes, regular breaks are necessary.
Please note: Participants can bring own samples of timber they would like to identify.
Application Deadline:11th June 2010
How to apply: For more information on the course programme and to book a place:
Instructor: Dr. Angelika Rauch
Dates: 18th – 19th June 2010
Description: Seminar in Microscopic Wood Identification For Conservators, Conservation Architects and those with an interest in timber identification to be held at GMIT Letterfrack, Co. Galway Friday 18th – Saturday 19th June 2010.
This intensive seminar, run over one and a half days, is designed to further your understanding of different timbers used on furniture and architectural joinery and the macroscopic and microscopic identification of a range of European wood species. The lectures combined with a variety of practical excercises will be delivered in a tutorial style. This short course is offered by ICHAWI in collaboration with GMIT Letterfrack and Connemara West.
The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Angelika Rauch, art historian, cabinet maker and conservator/restorer of wooden objects. Angelika is a lecturer in Furniture Conservation and Restoration as well as Design and Technology Education with GMIT Letterfrack since 2002.
Topics covered amongst others:
• Basic wood anatomy
• Macroscopic wood identification methods
• Use of identification keys
• Practical excercises in identifying timber using microscopes and sample slides
Participants will have the opportunity to explore historic and current examples of exemplary furniture making through guided tours.
COST: 150 Euros including coffees/teas/scones on both days as well as lunch on Friday.
Places are limited to 12 participants so early booking is essential.
Friday 18th June 2010
9.30 Registration, Tea/Coffee
10.00 Introduction to wood anatomy of softwoods and hardwoods
11.30 Coffee break
11.50 Identification methods (macroscopic, microscopic) and use of identification keys
12.30 Guided tour: Typical uses of timber on furniture and in architecture
13.30 Lunch break (Soup and Sandwiches provided)
14.30 Practical: Preparing timber for macroscopic wood ID (cutting different planes, using hand lenses for ID)
16.00 Coffee Break
16.20 Practical wood ID exercises
Saturday 19th June 2010
9.30 Practical: Microscopic ID aided by internet identification key
11.00 Coffee Break
11.30 Practical: Microscopic wood ID continued (including some exotic timbers if time allows)
13.00 Lunch (optional)
The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to identify a range of timbers using various examination tools including their sense of touch, smell and sight as well as aids such as magnifying glasses and microscopes. Theoretical knowledge will be applied in practical exercises. As the use of magnification tools is strenuous to the eyes, regular breaks are necessary.
Please note: Participants can bring own samples of timber they would like to identify.
Application Deadline:11th June 2010
How to apply: For more information on the course programme and to book a place:
Please contact Jessica Baldwin (ICHAWI Training Sub-Committee) jbaldwin@cbl.ie or Tel: +353 1 8326910
For information on accommodation, directions and tourist attractions in the area please contact Janet (janet@conservationletterfrack.ie) or Tel: +353 95 41036
For information on accommodation, directions and tourist attractions in the area please contact Janet (janet@conservationletterfrack.ie) or Tel: +353 95 41036
