October Gallery
24 Old Gloucester St.
London WC1N 3AL
AND Online
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Our Autumn Meeting and AGM will be a hybrid event filled with dynamic lectures covering examples of conservation projects in practice, collaborative approaches with other fields, and research in conservation science. These will be followed by a panel discussion on how we can provide better training and support for emerging professionals as well as for the next generation of conservators.
The event will be held at the October Gallery in London but there will also be the opportunity to join online. The meeting will be in the Theatre Room, please note this room is located on the second floor and is accessible only by one flight of stairs. Lunch and refreshments throughout the day will be provided.
Talks:
Distinguished Professor and Head of ISAAC Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University
Freelance ceramics conservator, Kirsten Ramsay Ceramic Conservation Studio
Conservator, Researcher and Project Manager,
Kate graduated from the UCL Institute of Archaeology with an MA in Principles of Conservation in 2019 and an MSc in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums in 2021. Kate currently works as a conservator, researcher and project manager for the fabric type series for medieval and post-medieval pottery in Devon and Cornwall project.
Distinguished Professor and Head of ISAAC Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University
Haida Liang is Distinguished Professor at Nottingham Trent University. She leads Imaging and Sensing for Archaeology, Art history and Conservation (ISAAC) (https://www.isaac-lab.com/) research centre, which specialises in the development and application of advanced optical imaging, spectroscopy, remote sensing and data science methods to art conservation, art history and archaeology. She has a keen interest in historical global connections through interdisciplinary research. She holds a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Australian National University.
Freelance ceramics conservator, Kirsten Ramsay Ceramic Conservation Studio
Andri is a freelance ceramics conservator at Kirsten Ramsay Ceramic Conservation Studio with a PG, MA, and Professional Development diploma in Conservation Studies from West Dean College (2021). A former Graduate Conservation Assistant and Visiting Lecturer, she excels in tackling challenging projects, advancing creative problem-solving, and exploring conservation materials and innovative techniques.
PhD student and Conservation Science Fellow, English Heritage
Antanas Melinis is a current PhD student at University College London and the conservation science fellow at English Heritage. He has a background in archaeology and heritage science, with a specialisation on preventive glass conservation. His research interests also include non-destructive analysis using techniques such as X-Ray fluorescence, acoustic emission, and SEM-EDX.
Sculpture conservator, Victoria and Albert Museum in London
Carmen Vida is Sculpture conservator at the V&A, and has extensive experience of working on decorative arts, social history, ethnographic and archaeological collections for institutions such as UCL, the National Trust and Cambridge University Museums. She became interested in the agencies and role of conservation within heritage and in engagement with the wider world during her work as conservator for the [Re]:Entanglements Project at UCL, when she researched and conserved a collection of 30 objects with a colonial past to prepare them for exhibition.
Objects conservator, Fine Art Restoration Company
Amy is an Australian objects conservator, currently working for Fine Art Restoration Company. She is a graduate of the University of Melbourne and West Dean College. She specialises in the conservation of ceramics, archaeological materials, and outdoor bronze sculptures, and is experienced in managing large-scale remedial conservation projects.