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Building Capacity, Building Connection 💪🎨
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
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Nov 21 min read


Conserving Canvas initiatives | Gdansk 2025
✨ 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
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Nov 21 min read
Varnish Removal Masterclass For Conservators hosted by Professional Conservators of Ireland
🎨 Quick Reminder! I’m looking forward to leading the upcoming Masterclass in Varnish Removal, where we’ll be focusing on safe, effective...
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Aug 291 min read


Art Conservation Education in China at the IIC-ITCC training workshop hosted by the Palace Museum, Beijing
IIC-ITCC Conservation and Restoration of Paintings 2025 Course Starts Next Week! The International Training Centre for Conservation...
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
May 71 min read
Art Conservation Education at Wawel Royal Castle: A Week of Innovation and Insight
This week, the historic halls of Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków are hosting a dynamic and hands-on series of workshops on art conservation....
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Apr 142 min read
Emergency Response for Museum Collections: A Conservation Perspective at “Roerend Erfgoed: Actualiteiten en Dilemma’s”
On 7 April 2025, Art Conservation Education was honored to contribute to the event “Roerend Erfgoed: Actualiteiten en Dilemma’s”,...
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Apr 71 min read
🌍 Bridging Disciplines in Conservation 🏛️
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended my lectures on “Bridging Disciplines: The Transferable Skills of Conservators in a...
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Feb 91 min read
Conserving Canvas initiative | Mist-Lining - Brazilian Edition
🎨🌍 Exciting Announcement! We’re thrilled to announce another edition of the Mist-Lining workshop, supported by Getty under its...
Kate Seymour | Founder and CEO
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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