Icon’s special interest Groups bring the conservation profession together, with programmes of conferences, workshops and other networking events
The Icon Archaeology Group has promoted high standards for the care and conservation of archaeological materials since 1976
Icon's Modern Materials Network brings together specialists interested in the conservation and preservation of modern materials and digital content
Our aim is to create a vibrant forum for the discussion and development of modern and contemporary art conservation
Icon Documentation Network is a forum for conservators to discuss how to improve and share our records about condition, treatment and research
Welcome to the Dynamic Objects Network
The Icon Emerging Professional Network (EPN) aims to bring together and offer support for students and emerging conservation professionals.
Icon Book & Paper Group unites the book and paper conservation community
Icon Care of Collections Group brings together all conservators as well as external professionals such as curators, archivists and architects
Formed in 1984, Icon Ceramics & Glass Group is committed to promoting and disseminating information about ceramics, glass and related materials
Icon Ethnography Group is dedicated to the conservation of local, national and international ethnographic collections
Icon Furniture & Wooden Objects Group focuses on the study and conservation of wooden objects, from roof trusses to toys and furniture
Icon Gilding & Decorative Surfaces Group is a forum for conservators of a wide range of objects, from wood carving to stuccowork
Icon Historic Interiors Group focuses on project-based conservation, bringing together a wide variety of conservators and specialists
Icon Metals Group has a specialist interest in the conservation and restoration of metal objects from artworks to machinery
Icon Paintings Group is focused on the conservation and restoration of paintings, from old masters to contemporary art
Icon Photographic Materials Group brings together specialists working in the conservation and preservation of all photographic materials
Icon Heritage Science Group is a forum for professionals interested in the scientific endeavour benefiting the conservation, management and interpretation of cultural heritage
Icon Scotland is the only national Group, representing conservators, conservation scientists and preservation specialists working in Scotland
Icon Stained Glass Group is dedicated to the study and conservation of stained glass
Icon Stone and Wall Paintings Group is a forum for professionals interested in architectural conservation, in particular stone and wall paintings
Icon Textiles Group represents professionals interested in all aspects of textile conservation and preservation
A network for conservation educators, students, professionals and colleagues from related disciplines that may be interested in conservation education or training
A cross-disciplinary network to encourage the take up of positive environmental practices in cultural heritage
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