Art Conservation Education

Capacity building isn’t just about learning new techniques — it’s about strengthening the team behind the work. Taking time to connect, share experiences, and refresh skills (even those we don’t use every day!) can spark new energy and confidence across the conservation team. The recent two-day Surface Cleaning Workshop at the National Museum in Gdańsk did just that! The painting conservation team — joined by three painting conservation residents from Ukraine — came together

✨ Honoured to have taken part in the final symposium of the Getty Foundation’s Conserving Canvas project at the National Museum in Gdańsk on 20–21 October. It was inspiring to reconnect with colleagues and see firsthand how the three workshops — including the session on mist lining that I co-led in 2024 with Joanna Strombek (SRAL) — have influenced the participants’ practice and confidence in treating paintings on canvas. The discussions were rich and personal, shaped by the

Mist-Lining Florence Edition 2025

First page of an academic article by Kate Seymour, focusing on the structural stabilization techniques for canvas paintings, featuring a...

The Fondazione Opificio delle Pietre Dure  is pleased to announce that the upcoming Mist-Lining Workshop, Florence Edition 2025 , is now...

🎨 Quick Reminder! I’m looking forward to leading the upcoming Masterclass in Varnish Removal, where we’ll be focusing on safe, effective...

Posted: July 2025By: Art Conservation Education As we reach the midpoint of 2025, we’re proud to share a progress review of the past six...

Instructed by: Kate Seymour: Art Conservation Education, Maastricht (www.art-conservation-education.com) Joanna Strombek: Studio...

IIC-ITCC Conservation and Restoration of Paintings 2025 Course Starts Next Week! The International Training Centre for Conservation...

This week, the historic halls of Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków are hosting a dynamic and hands-on series of workshops on art conservation....

On 7 April 2025, Art Conservation Education  was honored to contribute to the event “Roerend Erfgoed: Actualiteiten en Dilemma’s”,...

Join Us in Florence for the Mist-Lining Workshop – October 6–8, 2025 We’re excited to share that Art Conservation Education is teaming up...

The upcoming symposium honoring the remarkable contributions of Jaap Boon promises to be an enlightening event, bringing together experts...

The Mist-Lining Workshop Porto Edition at MMIPO Studios has come to a close, and what an incredible three days it has been! Hosted by...

The Mist-Lining workshop  at the Museu da Misericórdia do Porto (MMIPO)  starts tomorrow, and Art Conservation Education is really...

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended my lectures on “Bridging Disciplines: The Transferable Skills of Conservators in a...

The Indian Conservation Fellowship Program (ICFP) has been a vital platform for knowledge exchange and skill-building in cultural...

Are you passionate about art conservation and eager to support emerging and mid-career professionals in the field? We’re seeking hosts...

Are you passionate about art conservation and eager to support emerging and mid-career professionals in the field? We’re seeking hosts...

🎨 Join Us for 20|21, conservation and Restoration of Contemporary Art 27th Masterclass: Mist-Lining System for Canvas Paintings...