Training in the Conservation of Paintings - Calouste Gulbenkian ...

APPENDIX C
2 Scientists (i physicist, i mineralogist)
2 Assistants for the scientists
i Secretary
Apprenticeship Training
6. The Doerner Institute offers no formal courses, but realises that
it has a certain responsibility to train restorers. Two students a year
are accepted, if suitable candidates come forward, to train as apprentices.
They pay no fees and receive no salary; and are known as
'volunteers'.
7. There is no set syllabus, and the necessary scientific and technical
theory is taught as the problems arise during the actual conservation
of paintings.
Award
8. The volunteers work at the Institute for three years. No award
is given at the end of their time there, but they receive a letter of
recommendation from the Director, who takes a personal interest in
placing them in suitable posts in galleries and museums where they
may gain further experience. Dr Wolters regards the three years
training as a grounding only, fitting the student for a post as second
restorer in a conservation studio.
Entry Qualifications
9. There are no minimum academic qualifications, but the applicants
must have a good general education, and are only accepted for
a six month probationary period after a testing interview. The average
age of entry is twenty years.
Student Finance
10. The Director has applied without success for state support for
students.
VIII. THE INSTITUT FUR TECHNOLOGIE DER
MALEREI - STUTTGART
i. The Institut fur Technologic der Malerie is part of the Kiinst
Akademie in Stuttgart and the main centre of the Institute's activities
is housed in the same building. The Institut also has a studio at
Ludwigsburg, outside Stuttgart.
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