Curious about freelance life in conservation? Join Freelance Futures to hear Isabella Rossi’s story.
We’re inviting Emerging Professionals from across the conservation field to join us for a lively hour of insight, practical advice, and open conversation about stepping into freelance life.
Our speaker, Isabella Rossi of Rossi Conservation, will share her journey as a textile conservator running her own studio in East Lothian — from getting started and building a client base to the realities of managing an independent practice. Whether you’re actively considering freelance work or simply curious about what it involves, we hope you’ll join us for an engaging and supportive discussion — with a lively Q&A to round things off.
Textile Conservator, Rossi Conservation
Isabella Rossi is the owner of Rossi Conservation, a textile conservation studio based in East Lothian. She offers a range of textile conservation services including conservation treatments, storage and display advice, and education outreach. She earned her MPhil in Textile Conservation from the University of Glasgow in 2020. Additionally, she is the Social Media Officer for the Icon Private Practice Group and the President of the Edinburgh Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers.