On Tuesday 3rd November, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Craft dedicated its focus to the role of craft skills in the conservation profession. The meeting was chaired by the Earl of Clancarty with Secretariat provided by Patricia Lovett (All Party Parliamentary Group for Craft).
Presentations were delivered by three Icon Accredited conservators - Edward Cheese ACR (Books and Manuscripts Conservator), Elizabeth-Anne Haldane (Textiles Conservator), and Sarah Peek ACR (Glass and Ceramics Conservator), and the audience was treated to an introduction to the conservation specialisms practiced along with insights into specialist materials and techniques, and ambitions for the future of the profession.
With an audience of Parliamentarians from both houses and representatives present from across the cultural sector, this was a great opportunity to raise awareness of the conservation profession, key skills across the specialist areas presented, and thoughts on encouraging future generations to consider a career in conservation and be inspired by heritage!
