The Kamra tal-Periti would like to invite you to a seminar on Wood Science. This seminar will be delivered by Mr. Michael Formosa.
The Topics covered include:
- Introduction to wood science
- Basic wood properties
- The properties of a wooden beam
- Problematic beams
- Inspection
- Testing
- Recommendations
- Treatments
- Introduction to wooden ceilings
Ample time will be dedicated to a discussion.
This event is scheduled to be held on Thursday 2nd November between 17.30 and 19.30hrs at the Professional Centre, 127, Sliema Road, Gzira. Refreshments will be served. The working languages will be Maltese and English.
Reservation is essential and assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
Participation is free of charge for paid members and students. A fee of €10 is applicable for non-paid members who pay and register in advance, or €15 at the door.
Michael Formosa is an ex-Heritage Malta employee. Following his diploma by the City and Guilds of London Institute as a master craftsman in carpentry and joinery, he obtained his bachelor degree as a paintings conservator from the University of Malta in 2003. His specialization was focused on the conservation and preservation of the wooden support of panel paintings. He then followed a Masters degree in 2007 specialising in wood and furniture conservation by the University of Malta. Michael has a keen interest in wood science and followed a postgraduate course in wood science organized by Heritage Malta and the University of Florence DISTAF. Michael has also lectured various undergraduate students. He currently runs a small private laboratory where he carries out various analysis on wood, mainly microscopic wood identification, environmental monitoring and dendrochronology. He also carries out tests on paint layers. Michael specializes in the structural works on panel paintings, and also conservation of furniture. He can be contacted at woodconservationandscience@gmail.com
Registration
* Non-paid members will receive confirmation of their booking on receipt of payment.
Payments, which should reach the Kamra tal-Periti by 31st October 2017, can be made by mailed cheque payable to Kamra tal-Periti or by bank transfer to the following bank account:
Account Holder: Kamra tal-Periti
Bank: BOV Sta Venera
IBAN: MT02 VALL 2201 3000 0000 1580 5515 015
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