Training and Resources
At Endangered Heritage we offer a variety of training courses aimed at museum professionals.
Please contact us at (02) 6280 6280 or email us at [email protected] for more information regarding the courses.
COURSES
Volunteers: Managing your most valuable resource.
Many community organisations are reliant on volunteer help. Museums, galleries, and tourism locales serve the community, and volunteers are the keystones to our ability to deliver. But with the ‘stay at home’ mantra and the inability to open to the community, some volunteers may not feel needed or invited back.
This workshop runs all day and will cover the issues around attracting, finding, and supporting volunteers. We will cover liabilities, the way to get the most from your volunteers, and how to deal with the ones that are not working for you, but against you.
Some organisations may be in a situation where key volunteers take the corporate memory with them. We will discuss how to prevent this and what steps to take to build corporate strength as well as other topics such as: The new directions and important tasks you’d want to prioritise and resume. How to make sure this re-entry time for the volunteers and public engagement remains compliant but still welcoming and productive?
This talk will cover all the aspects concerning volunteer management for small museums and community organisations.
WH&S in Museums and Collections
As things in our world get safer and our concern for safety increases, we can see more and more things become obsolete. Objects may become obsolete because of dangerous substances like asbestos, lead white, battery acid, or acidic plasticiser. So, we replace these objects with something safer, and better designed and better functioning. But what happens to these old objects? Well, they are now museum items.
Mechanical, chemical, and biological risks appear everywhere in our collections. Hazards are quite literally around every corner. Managing staff, public displays, and volunteers in our storerooms is a logistic and work-safety maze.
This workshop runs for 2 full days and covers the science behind the collections. Learn what the risks are and how to manage them.
Care and Handling of Textiles
Textiles are the most fragile items in any collection, and their care is essential as treatment and recovery are very expensive. This is a full-day workshop that covers the technical issues and the need for support, boxing, and the correct pH for the long-term care of textiles.
This hands-on workshop covers surface cleaning, documentation, and handling issues. Learn how to properly box and care for fragile flat textiles and garments. The workshop will also cover three-dimensional textiles shoes, umbrellas, fans, and other tricky items.
Victoria, our director, is a part of the Australian ICOMOS, a fabric conservation reference group.
Disaster Preparedness for Small Museums and Collections
Disaster can strike at any time, with the most prominent examples being fires, floods, or mould. However, another often not considered risk is that of insect infestations.
Having the correct processes in place, make the planning of these risks possible and your responses more effective. This workshop will actively help you design a disaster management plan for your organisation.
Victoria has worked at an international level in disaster preparedness and in planning for risk prevention in built environmental and movable heritage. Victoria is also part of the International committee ICORP (International committee for risk preparedness).
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The field of conservation can be quite complex. People dedicate their entire lives to perfect their crafts. Hence, if you ever feel like learning a little bit more about the industry, our practices, or the materials we have available at our store. Have a look at our learning resources!
However, if these resources are not enough to completely sate your curiosity, have a look at our YouTube channel, join one of our workshops, or even come in to have a talk with one of our conservators.
