Over time, stone undergoes alterations caused by several factors such as pollution, humidity, and physical shocks. Identifying these alterations and their causes is a crucial step in determining the most appropriate intervention: substitution, consolidation, or restoration of the affected element.
Program:
- Mechanisms of stone degradation
- Pathologies of stone materials
- Interactions of supports with pollutants
- Diagnostic aid tools
- Treatment of pathologies
- Mechanisms, effects, and in situ tests
- Treatment products and evaluation of treatment effects
- Special techniques
- Desalination of stone materials
- Stripping of filmogenic coatings
- Presentation of case studies
Prerequisites:
Completion of the training “Architectural Heritage – its context, professions, a site” and “Specific Theory – stone.”
Trainer: To be determined.
Dates:
In 2024: November 25-27 (2-202421)
In 2025: December 8-11 (2-202521)
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cost:
- Independents and employees: €75 per day.
- Job seekers: €45 per day (must present an official attestation).
- Primary students: €45 per day (must present a school or training certificate).
- Staff from socio-cultural associations: €75 per day.
- AWaP staff: Free.
Financial aid is available for independents, employees, and job seekers. The cost of training is covered when organized under certain European programs.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for each session.
For more information, visit: https://agencewallonnedupatrimoine.be/formations/degradations-conservation-pierre/
Flexible dates
La Paix-Dieu - Centre des métiers du patrimoine
Belgium