S’initier au soclage morphologique d’objets d’art

Overview

Introduction to morphological mounting of art objects—a guided training course by Paul Creus at Projeta, Nantes, offered by LEAFY Nantes professional development. This hands-on formation teaches the fundamentals of fabricating custom metal plinths for displaying art objects while respecting museum conservation standards and safe handling practices.

Key Details

• Location: Projeta, Nantes, France
• Duration: 5 days (35 hours), 9:30–17:30
• Cost: €2,100.00 net of tax
• Participants: Limited to 4 artists/art professionals

Who Can Apply

• Manual and practical skills required
• Must be comfortable handling fragile objects
• Must wear workshop-appropriate clothing
• Should bring several artworks to potentially mount during training (may not all be completed during the session)
• Accessibility support available upon request

Learning Objectives

• Learn museum-standard art object mounting while respecting conservation and handling protocols
• Analyze light to moderately weighted objects and constraints to design secure, discreet, custom structures
• Master metal plinth techniques: silver brazing, TIG welding basics, metal forming, mechanical assembly, finishing—all with safety compliance
• Source appropriate equipment and materials

Prerequisites

• Practical/DIY background and familiarity with materials (metal, paint, protective coatings)
• Comfort handling fragile objects
• Workshop-appropriate clothing
• Bring artworks to potentially mount during training (weight limit specified on website)

How to Learn More

For complete details on dates, content, and additional requirements, visit https://leafy.fr/fr/sculpture-modelage/85-soclage-morphologique-objets-art or download the full PDF description.