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We are excited to announce two internship opportunities at our flagship studio in Summer 2024. Both positions offer free accommodation and a monthly stipend. Successful candidates will be based in the historic city of Carlisle, just a stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park. You will be supported by an expert team, who will… Read more »
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In September 2022, we hosted the Modular Cleaning Programme (MCP) workshop in our Carlisle studio. Thirty-five conservators from around the world participated in a week long course led by Chris Stavroudis, a scientist and art conservator based in Los Angeles. It was an exciting and valuable educational experience for all involved. What is the Modular… Read more »
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Our painting conservation team at Fine Art Restoration Company is passionate about the preservation of both historic and contemporary art. All have studied the chemistry and ethics of this role for many years to become professional easel painting conservators. One of the newest members of our team is Hayley, who is about to graduate from… Read more »
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Fine Art Restoration Company is honoured to host a Modular Cleaning Programme Workshop led by Chris Stavroudis during the week of 19th – 23th September 2022. Limited tickets are available here at an early bird price of £650 until 22nd July. The workshop will take place in the heart of Cumbria at our Carlisle studio,… Read more »
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Conservation is a complex and challenging vocation that requires great artistic and scientific skill, this is why our team at Fine Art Restoration Company has always focused on the future of this prestigious career through our comprehensive conservation interns programme. Every year our studio invites conservation students and recent graduates to join us in our… Read more »
Education & Training, Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Useful articles
In recent years you may have noticed several news stories about botched art restorations, the most famous of these sparking both humour and debate about ethics and how best to protect historic paintings and sculptures. Many of these disasters could have been avoided if a professional conservator had been appointed, especially as many of the… Read more »
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The route into a conservation career can take many forms and can begin at any stage in life. The educational backgrounds of our interns and apprentices can vary, with many only finding out about this fascinating and rare vocation by chance – whether this is through an academic prospectus or even finding our social media… Read more »
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Interested in becoming a conservator? Fine art conservation is a rewarding career which brings you up close and personal with the history of art. Although it is attributed with the arts sector, conservation is also very much led by science and an understanding of chemistry. Conservators not only work to restore damage, but to prevent… Read more »
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You will find our London studio in the capital’s Design District, just around the corner from the antiques and interior hub of Pimlico Road and a short walk from London Victoria or Sloane Square. When you visit our studio you will meet our team of knowledgeable staff, some of whom you are likely to see… Read more »
Case Studies, Education & Training, Latest News, Useful articles
Monica came to Fine Art Restoration Company after completing her master’s degree in Easel Painting Conservation at Northumbria University and is now a central part of our conservation team in Carlisle. Moving to England from Australia to pursue her studies in conservation and start her career as a conservator, Monica had previously combined the subjects… Read more »
Case Studies, Education & Training, Frames, Guides and Advice, Latest News, Useful articles
Our conservators work alongside each other to provide a full restoration offering. Wiktor is our specialist in frame restoration and conservation, ensuring that the original frame is just as well preserved and presentable as the artwork it holds. Wiktor found his way to Fine Art Restoration Company from the Czech Republic. After focusing on art… Read more »
