Bone and Ivory Identification Workshop

ICON Archaeology Group

<H2>!! This event is now fully booked, if you would like to see this course running again in the future please register your interest by sending an email to iconarchaeologygroup@gmail.com !!</H2>
 
The Icon Archaeology group has invited esteemed expert Dr Sonia O'Connor to hold a workshop where attendees can learn how to identify all the different types of animal hard tissues. From ivory to bone and from antler to horn, even so far as investigating materials that have been used as fakes or substitutes! The two day course will include lectures, handling sessions and the opportunity to view various materials under magnification to help illustrate all the different diagnostic methods and techniques available to conservators. Participants will then have an opportunity to test themselves on the skills they have learned during a practical identification session.
Sonia is highly experienced in the field of materials identification, having worked in the conservation sector for many years. She has run variations of this course in the past and it has always proven to be popular, make sure you don't miss out on this great opportunity for CPD. Bookings will be open until 15th November, please book your place early as there will be a maximum number of 27 places.
 
Tea and coffee will be included in your booking however lunch is not provided.
 
The Museum is on a major bus route and easily reached via public transport, or on foot or bicycle:
Walk: 15-25min from Manchester city centre. Flat paved route, not traffic-free
Bike: Secure bicycle parking can be found close to the Museum, on Coupland Street, Oxford Road and in our courtyard.
Bus: 15, 41, 42, 43, 140 – 143, 147. Ask for bus stop nearest Manchester Museum, Oxford Road
*Tram: nearest stop - St Peter’s Square (plus 10 minutes on the bus or 20 minutes on foot) <A HREF="http://www.metrolink.co.uk/Pages/Service-Updates-News.aspx?articleID=191" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.metrolink.co.uk" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See GMT metrolink website for further details</A>.
Train: Oxford Road (plus 5 minutes on the bus or 10 minutes on foot)
Parking: Booth Street West (Car Park D - M15 6PB)  Monday-Friday, 6am-midnight: £3 for 3 hours. £5 for 6 hours. £2 after 4pm until midnight  Saturday and Sunday, 6am-midnight: £2 all day
Visitors with disabilities can park outside the main entrance (limited spaces). Please Manchester Museums accessibility page for details.

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