tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-05-15T04:52:46+08:00 Peatix Singapore HeritageFest tag:peatix.com,2024:event-3923672 2024-05-05T10:00:00SGT 2024-05-05T10:00:00SGT

Meeting Point: ArClab, 141 Neil Road, Singapore 088870Saturday, 4 May | 10:30am - 11:30amSaturday, 11 May | 10:30am - 11:30amSaturday, 18 May | 10:30am - 11:30amSaturday, 25 May | 10:30am - 11:30amTry your hand at decorative tile cleaning in the historic townhouse of the Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArClab). The ArClab contains an array of historic tiles of various European and Japanese origins with Chinese symbolism, encapsulating Straits Chinese households’ affluence and eclectic aesthetics in the late 19th and 20th century. Learn about these historic tiles and the various appropriate cleaning techniques used in heritage conservation, and be guided in a hands-on workshop to apply these cleaning techniques to the ArClab’s decorative tiles. About The Architectural Conservation Laboratory The Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArClab) is part of National University of Singapore’s Department of Architecture. With a focus on developing innovative techniques to advance the documentation and conservation of the historic fabric, creative design, and policy research for broader conservation issues, the ArClab enables cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research and collaboration across digital conservation technology, material sciences, and building aesthetics.Please take note of the following:- All participants must be aged 16 and above.- Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the start of the programme.- Seats are based on first-come, first-served and is free seating.- No walk-ins will be accepted.- No exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for tour cancellation.- Please be in comfortable attire and shoes and bring along a bottle of water. - Electronic or printed ticket(s) must be presented in order to join this tour.- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.- The workshop may be partly or totally cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will receive a full refund in the case of programme cancellation.- By agreeing to join the workshop, each participant shall be responsible for any injury, loss or damage due to carelessness or other actions on their part or that of children under their charge.- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give the Singapore HeritageFest full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.For more enquiries, please email NHB_SHF@nhb.gov.sg.

tag:peatix.com,2024-05-05 05:04:25 2024-05-05 05:04:25 The event description was updated. Diff#1537286