Antiques Preservation Expert Coming to Ridgewood Library

The following was sent by the Ridgewood Historical Society

Have you ever wondered how best to care for and preserve that precious heirloom given to you by a relative? Do you have an antique piece that you want to preserve for future generations? 

JoinBari Falese at the Ridgewood Public Library on Sunday, March 24 at 1:30. Bari, an expert conservator with 30 years of experience, will speak about the care, cleaning, and storage of heirlooms and antiques. 

She will help the audience understand the importance of preservation, how to use archival materials for care and storage, and how to select which items require special treatment. 

After this basic introduction, Bari will examine heirloom or antique items from the audience and make recommendations for treatment and preservation. No monetary appraisals will be offered.

Fee to listen and learn: $5. No registration required.

Heirloom Preservation Assessment Fee:  $5.  Registration required.  Please emailinfo@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org to reserve your place.  Reserve early as registration is limited.  One item per person, please.

This program is sponsored by The Ridgewood Historical Society and the Ridgewood Public Library.  Proceeds raised will help support the Schoolhouse Museum and their preservation efforts.
 
About our expert

Bari Falese has over 30 years experience in museums, galleries and conservation laboratories.  She is a conservator and a curator.  She has designed, prepared, and installed exhibits and been responsible for the care, assessment, and preservation of textiles, artifacts, and ephemera.

Bari has completed studies in ceramics, silver, pewter, painting, sculpture, printing, and textile arts. She holds a BA in Studio Art  and in Chinese Studies and an  MA in Studio Art. She completed a second masters degree at Seton Hall University in Museum Studies. In addition she has studied textile conservation at F.I.T.

Bari worked at the Newark Museum as assistant registrar. She currently works as an assistant textile conservator at The Textile Conservation Laboratory at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City. She is the sole proprietor of MTS as a consultant to museums, historic societies and private clients. For the last four years Bari has been a consultant at the SchoolhouseMuseum helping to design and install exhibits.

Since 1997, Bari has taught preservation workshops to audiences ranging from Science Scouts to Elderhostel groups. She offers programs on the care of objects in museum settings and in the home.Bari continues to be a guest instructor for the Seton Hall University Museum Professions MA Program.