Sydney Historical Archaeology Professionals Workshop (SHAP) 2010

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

Presented by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and the Heritage Branch, NSW Dept Planning, the Sydney Historical Archaeology Professionals Workshop (SHAP) 2010 will take place on Friday 28th May 2010 at the Big Dig Archaeological Education Centre, Sydney Harbour YHA, Gloucester Street, The Rocks NSW 2000.

SHAP 2010 will focus on the in situ conservation and interpretation of archaeological sites, and will provide a forum for members of the Sydney historical archaeology community to get together to network, share ideas, and learn about the latest developments in in situ conservation and on site interpretation.

SHAP 2010 has been scheduled to coincide with the recently opened Sydney Harbour Youth Hostel on the site of the 1994 and subsequent archaeological excavations at Cumberland/Gloucester Streets, otherwise known as the “The Big Dig” site, and will take place the Friday following National Archaeology Week.

Places will be limited to 100, and bookings are essential. Registrations close 21 May 2010. Please contact Sarah Ward at the Heritage Branch for a registration form.

Confirmed speakers include:
- Tracy Ireland: Why in situ;
- Liz Holt: in situ constraints;
- Wayne Johnson: The Rocks;
- Sam Moody & Monique Galloway: Ballast Point;
- Siobhan Lavelle: Parramatta Justice Precinct;
- Denis Gojak: on site interpretation at Old Marulin;
- Sarah Ward: in situ underwater; and
- Pamela Kottaras will lead the closing discussion.

For more information about the Big Dig site, visit: http://sydneyharbouryha.com.au/education/

SHAP 2010 Organising Committee
Wayne Johnson, Monique Galloway, Siobhan Lavelle, Sarah Ward and Pamela Kottaras

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - ACCOMMODATION
The team at Sydney Harbour YHA & The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre have arranged a special offer of 20% off the member rate for accommodation at Sydney Harbour YHA for those registered to attend the SHAP workshop on the 28 May 2010.
If people wish to take up this offer, please book directly with Alison Frappell, via telephone on 02 8272 0915 or via email: alison.frappell@yha.com.au

State: NSW

Where: Big Dig Archaeological Education Centre, Sydney Harbour YHA, Gloucester Street, The Rocks 2000, and afterwards at Harts Pub, cnr Essex and Gloucester Streets, The Rocks

When: Friday 28 May 2010, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Cost: $50 per person (professionals) or $30 per person (students). Lunch is included

Contact: Bookings are essential. Please contact Sarah Ward, Heritage Branch NSW Dept Planning on 02 9873 8533 or via email: sarah.ward@planning.nsw.gov.au