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Icon’s special interest Groups bring the conservation profession together, with programmes of conferences, workshops and other networking events

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Archaeology

The Icon Archaeology Group has promoted high standards for the care and conservation of archaeological materials since 1976

Pest Odyssey Network

Modern Materials Network

Icon's Modern Materials Network brings together specialists interested in the conservation and preservation of modern materials and digital content

Contemporary Art Network

Our aim is to create a vibrant forum for the discussion and development of modern and contemporary art conservation

Documentation Network

Icon Documentation Network is a forum for conservators to discuss how to improve and share our records about condition, treatment and research

Dynamic Objects Network

Welcome to the Dynamic Objects Network

Emerging Professionals Network

The Icon Emerging Professional Network (EPN) aims to bring together and offer support for students and emerging conservation professionals.

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

Ethnography

Icon Ethnography Group is dedicated to the conservation of local, national and international ethnographic collections

Furniture & Wood

Icon Furniture & Wooden Objects 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

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

Paintings

Icon Paintings Group is focused on the conservation and restoration of paintings, from old masters to contemporary art

Photographic Materials

Icon Photographic Materials Group brings together specialists working in the conservation and preservation of all photographic materials

Heritage Science

Icon Heritage Science Group is a forum for professionals interested in the scientific endeavour benefiting the conservation, management and interpretation of cultural heritage

Scotland

Icon Scotland is the only national Group, representing conservators, conservation scientists and preservation specialists working in Scotland

Stained Glass

Icon Stained Glass Group is dedicated to the study and conservation of stained glass

Stone and 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

Conservation Higher Education Institutions Network

A network for conservation educators, students, professionals and colleagues from related disciplines that may be interested in conservation education or training

Environmental Sustainability Network

A cross-disciplinary network to encourage the take up of positive environmental practices in cultural heritage

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