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

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....