Behind The Conservator's Bench

Schedule

Wed Nov 04 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Leather Conservation Centre | Leicester, EN

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An immersive day in the Leather Conservation Centre’s studio.
About this Event

Join us in the studio for a look at the skills at the skills required to to preserve historic leather, from Tudor gilt leather to contemporary car interiors. You will get an insight into how conservators read an objects history and work with specialised tools and materials.

This studio experience gives visitors a rare look into the everyday work of a conservator. We will discuss object condition assessment, decision making, preventive methods and the reality of interventive treatment processes. You will learn about the tools and techniques that we use to care for objects like archaeological shoes, ceremonial sword scabbards, and mid-century furniture.

No background in conservation or collections care needed, just a curiosity about heritage and craft.

Course Facilitators: Rosie Bolton & Phoebe Ignatia

Location: LCC Studio

Date: Wed 4th Nov

Time: 10AM-4PM

Cost: £50
Please Note: Events may be subject to cancellation if the minimum number of signups is not reached.

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Where is it happening?

Leather Conservation Centre, Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 54.88

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