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I am about to begin my second year at Cardiff University studying MSc Conservation Practice. In my first year, I have worked on an ancient whistle from The Egypt Centre in Swansea, and archaeological iron excavated from Ferrycarrig, Wexford by the Irish Archaeology Field School. Between first and second year, I have completed a placement at Cardiff University, working on Roman coins and repackaging archaeological glass, in addition to experience with air abrasion. I have also recently completed a course with the Irish Archaeology Field School in Wexford, working on a live archaeological dig.
My background is in the creative arts, and I graduated from Cambridge University with my undergraduate degree in History of Art in 2017, before transferring to conservation for my Master’s last year. I am interested in the conservation of archaeological metal, ancient and ethnographic objects, and also have an interest in Medieval and early modern history.

I am currently studying MA Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects at Durham University and will be completing my second year placement at Lancashire Conservation Studios. My main interests currently lie within decorative arts and social history collections, in particular ceramics and glass collections and ethnographic objects. As part of the Icon EPN committee I am keen to promote the work of emerging conservation professionals, encouraging accessibility, engagement and public outreach within conservation.

Bethany Procopio has held various roles in the cultural heritage sector for over 12 years, gaining competencies in not only diverse aspects of conservation-restoration, including remedial treatments, documentation and technical examination, and preventive conservation, but also curation, art logistics, and exhibitions installation, as well as public programming and teaching. Procopio studied BFA fine art (painting) at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, USA and finished her degree at l’Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence, Italy (2009). She completed her MA in Comparative Art and Archaeology at University College London (2010). She returned to study BA Conservation of Fine Art at the Hochschule der Künste, Bern, Switzerland (2019), and achieved her MA with distinction in the specialism Works of Art on Paper from Northumbria University, UK (2021). She has worked in various conservation studios internationally and is a member of the ICON, IIC, and YFCC.

Former barrister and QC, now Graduate Diploma student in the conservation of ceramics at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation

I am about to begin my second year at Cardiff University studying MSc Conservation Practice. In my first year, I worked on a set of Coalport porcelain plates from the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh as well as a flood damaged book from Pontypridd Museum.

I received her BA in the History of Art from Boston College, followed by an MA in Arts and Visual Culture from the University of Paris. My previous research has focused on photograms, ethnic and queer identity in contemporary American photography, and the role of architectural photography in reexamining the socio-economic landscape of Los Angeles since the mid-1900s. In addition to an internship at Christie’s Paris in Impressionist and Modern Art, I have interned and worked at Jeffrey Deitch and various other contemporary galleries in Boston and New York.

With the intention to become a fully qualified and accredited conservator, I am currently looking for positions to widen my knowledge on conservation practices and provide practical experience in the heritage sector.

My academic and personal experience will be of benefit to those I join, as I can offer someone who takes a conscientious and methodical approach to all work. My manual dexterity and ability to make analytical decisions is also strong as evidenced by my consistent high grades.

A current zoology student at the University of Exeter, soon to commence my masters in paleontology. I am keen to gain hands on experience to build my portfolio and broaden my skills in the art of natural history conservation and restoration.

Masters' student in Historic Building Conservation at Kingston University
Recent Graduate in Conservation at Cardiff University

Hi, I'm Jasmine. I am a student transitioning from an archaeological background to conservation through a graduate diploma course at the University of Lincoln.