Archaeology
The Icon Archaeology Group has promoted high standards for the care and conservation of archaeological materials since 1976
Icon's Specialist Groups pool together experts and those interested in a particular area of conservation.
Some of these Groups have been running for over 40 years, championing their specialism and building understanding and skill.
These Groups regularly run events with talks, workshops, conference and more led by expert conservators.
By clicking on each Group you can:
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Hear more about them and how to get involved
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Meet their Committee and how to contact them
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See their Past Events
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See any Resources they have shared
Book & Paper
Icon Book & Paper Group unites the book and paper conservation community
Care of Collections
Icon Care of Collections Group brings together all conservators as well as external professionals such as curators, archivists and architects
Ceramics & Glass
Formed in 1984, Icon Ceramics & Glass Group is committed to promoting and disseminating information about ceramics, glass and related materials
Contemporary Art
Our aim is to create a vibrant forum for the discussion and development of modern and contemporary art conservation
Ethnography
Icon Ethnography Group is dedicated to the conservation of local, national and international ethnographic collections
Furniture and Woodwork
Icon Furniture and Woodwork Group focuses on the study and conservation of wooden objects, from roof trusses to toys and furniture
Gilding & Decorative Surfaces
Icon Gilding & Decorative Surfaces Group is a forum for conservators of a wide range of objects, from wood carving to stuccowork
Heritage Science
Icon Heritage Science Group brings together professionals interested in the scientific endeavour benefiting the conservation, management and interpretation of cultural heritage
Historic Interiors
Icon Historic Interiors Group focuses on project-based conservation, bringing together a wide variety of conservators and specialists
Metals
Icon Metals Group has a specialist interest in the conservation and restoration of metal objects from artworks to machinery
Modern Materials
Icon's Modern Materials Group brings together specialists interested in the conservation and preservation of modern materials and digital content
Paintings
Icon Paintings Group is focused on the conservation and restoration of paintings, from old masters to contemporary art
Pest Odyssey IPM Network
The Icon Pest Odyssey IPM Network is a multi-disciplinary group which advocates for IPM within cultural heritage institutions
Photographic Materials
Icon Photographic Materials Group brings together specialists working in the conservation and preservation of all photographic materials
Stained Glass
Icon Stained Glass Group is dedicated to the study and conservation of stained glass
Stone & Wall Paintings
Icon Stone and Wall Paintings Group is a forum for professionals interested in architectural conservation, in particular stone and wall paintings
Textiles
Icon Textiles Group represents professionals interested in all aspects of textile conservation and preservation