Icon Textile Group Spring Forum 2026

Regeneration, Retreatability and Reflection: The Lifetimes of Textile Conservation 35 years!

 Conference Program

Keynote Presentation

Dr. Mary Brooks, Durham University
 

Generational Change and the Realities of Succession

Melinda Hey, Kelly Grimshaw-Oliver, and Louise Shewry. The Landi Company, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Stains In the Spotlight: A Conservator’s Concern

Marjolein Koek. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Sticking and Stitching: One Problem with Two Solutions

Hannah Sutherland. The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Flagmentary: Thinking Our Way Through the Treatment of a Regimental Colour

Stella Gardner and Lynn McClean. National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh

Changes, No Changes and Future Challenges

Ann French. The Whitworth Gallery, Manchester


Posters