Freelance Ceramics Conservator.

Area of specialist interest:

• Conservation and restoration of ceramics, glass and related materials
• West Dean/ BADA Diploma Conservation and Restoration of Antique Ceramics, Porcelains and related materials (1981)
• Accredited member of the Institute of Conservation
• Collections Care
• Condition Surveys
• Development of conservation programmes.

Profile:

Established in 1982. During the last 34+ years I have undertaken numerous commissions for private and public sector bodies of varying sizes, and in a range of locations, as well as the antiques trade & private individuals.

These commissions have included conservation and restoration treatments, condition survey/care audits, documentation and curatorial services. I have also used my extensive knowledge to provide advice and guidance to a number of organisations in respect of funding applications and purchase decisions.  While the majority of my work is to ceramics and glass, I also have experience of assessing and working on materials such as: enamels, lacquer wares, ivory, marble, alabaster, paintings on glass, & cold painted bronzes.

Professional memberships:

• Institute for Conservation (Accredited Conservator Restorer)
• Ceramic and Glass Conservation Group
• Included on the National Trust’s approved conservators database
• Listed on the Conservation Register since 1990

Skills:

Conservation and restoration of most ceramic bodies, and ranging in age from Pre-Columbian to contemporary.

Further information here.