Seminars & Workshops
Expert-led sessions on conservation practice, collections management, and heritage risk — delivered live via Microsoft Teams for COR™ members and invited guests.
12
Sessions per year
10am
Sydney time (AEST / AEDT)
Live Q&A
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20
AUG
2026
These organic materials are vulnerable to biological attack, environmental conditions and the source of these materials are at risk due to climate change. This talk will cover their importance and their care to ensure we are not needing to harvest more material in a non-sustainable way for the stability of ecosystems and for community.
21
SEPT
2026
This talk covers the risks of sites and the support environmental conservators can provide to confirm qualitatively for hazards. The confirmation can be essential for WH&S and especially for volunteers and interns. The talk covers procedures and protocols which need to be in place and the testing time and confirmation reports which will allow a site dig to proceed.
20
OCT
2026
Volunteers can be an incredible asset and also a dangerous liability. Offering time, skills and enthusiasm but also taking staff time, training and WH&S exposure. This talk covers the legal liability, the rules in different states, the obligation with working with vulnerable people, fit-for-work certificates and more.
20
NOV
2026
Yes, it is that season again and we will update on the latest standards for GLAM. We will look at the disasters in the preceding year and lessons learned, including a review of the latest charter on disaster preparedness and resilience. Getting ready for summer while staff are away is critical.
11
DEC
2026
This pre-recorded session discusses what we can do for our audiences to enhance their experiences. Show and tell: what is safe to touch, what is eyes only; can they draw in our galleries; when can we serve food and drink; can our spaces be used as evacuation centres for the community; and what skills do we have that they need for their family collections?
20
JAN
2027
Watercolours, oils and acrylics, or maybe it is gouache or mixed media? Identifying past treatments and preparing it for its next 100 years.
19
FEB
2027
Following from last month, this presentation will look at the protection and the damage caused by framing so good decisions are made to care for our artwork.
19
MAR
2027
Saddles, umbrellas, tank covers, tents, firefighting suits and dive gear are not what people think of as textile issues, yet they take on really specific and specialised issues in handling and importance for authentic displays and dioramas. How do we care for them and clean something as big as the Australia II sails?
20
APR
2027
As Anzac Day approaches, we will discuss issues around military collections. Aimed at helping you do your own public event in your community around ANZAC Day.
20
MAY
2027
Conservators are always looking at pH and archival materials which are expensive and never stay acid free. So where can we save, when do we really need non-acidic materials, how often do we change tissue, and what does it all mean?
21
JUN
2027
A refresh. We all think handling is easy, obvious and second nature, yet many of our repairs are caused by humans mishandling. This discussion is on issues we have seen in handling from bubble wrap to gloves, lifting straps to crating, and even issues sending work sealed.
20
JUL
2027
What does it mean, why is it important? Most of us kind of get it, but like not recalling an old school friend's name, we cannot ask any more why it is important. This talk is judgment-free on one of the most misguided issues in collection care.
20
AUG
2027
Wavelength, light source technical data and exposure in store and display. Light filters, colour guides and how to increase light in a space without increasing light exposure. Use of light for drama and impact but also for preservation.
20
SEPT
2027
Quarantining loans, display and seasonal change. Insect management is all our jobs all of the time. So what is myth and what is fact on managing insects in our collections?
20
OCT
2027
Tapes, glues, starch gels and velcro. What can we use and when can we substitute? A very interactive discussion as we discuss brands, products, MSDS and product reviews in adhesives and the damage they can cause or prevent.
19
NOV
2027
This talk will come with a blank template of some of the most important forms we use. What does a condition report do, what conservation documentation and images should travel with a work? What do insurance providers expect and do you need an external condition report done or can you do that yourself? What is a showcase folder?
Monthly seminars are included in all COR™ Conservator on Retainer memberships. Public workshops are open to any heritage professional. View COR™ membership programs →
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All monthly seminars are included in COR™ Conservator on Retainer memberships, alongside 24/7 crisis support, private conservator meetings, and member discounts.
