MOUNTMAKING TRAINING
AND CONSULTATION
Just like a mount is custom fit to an object, we build our mount training workshops around our client’s needs. We offer both individualized training in our shop 45 minutes outside of Washington, DC and we can travel to your location with tailored courses or consultation.
“Jen, as a teacher, is informative, passionate, and enjoys sharing her knowledge on how to mount objects that are important to you. Her hands-on experience is priceless. Her explanation of the how-to, is very detailed and easy to understand. She is GREAT! Best Master Series Class we have ever had!” -Deborah Hill, Art Incorporated
MOUNTMAKING FOR PROFESSIONALS
A basic knowledge of mountmaking is essential for museum professionals involved in exhibiting artifacts. Project managers, designers, conservators, curators, and collection managers benefit from understanding the possibilities, processes, and risks involved in order to plan and communicate effectively. Brigid has installed over 65 exhibits across the US over the past eight years and we felt a need to share the knowledge and insights we’ve gained after climbing into hundreds of display cases. We often say, “don’t worry, it’s like this everywhere.” We see the same problems across institutions and we hope to help our clients avoid common pitfalls and to feel confident knowing what to ask for to get objects safely on display.
MOUNTMAKING FOR FABRICATORS
There is always more to learn in mountmaking, but we can teach an elementary school student to make a basic mount in about a day. For beginners, an introductory course includes the basics of object handling, setting up a workshop, and fabricating, fitting, and finishing basic “spider” mounts. We like working onsite because we want our students to feel confident and safe in their shops using their own torches and machinery. Working onsite also gives us the opportunity to review objects currently on display and customize training around a museum’s collection. Mountmakers often work in isolation, so we’re excited to work with experienced mountmakers to expand their range. We can cover seismic mitigating mounts, textile supports, body forms, book mounts, document supports, or new techniques and materials.