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PCOI @pcofireland Tear Mending Masterclass with Conservation Science legends Louise Wijnberg and Kate Seymour @art_conservation_education Providing x 2 full theoretical and practised based days of current approaches using tear mending and adhesive methods for paintings. Sharing knowledge and connections with 23 both home based and international participants from Museums, institutions and private practices was both inspiring and wholesome. Thank you to our incredible teachers and all who attended. Big respect to my fellow @pcofireland members Angela @amconservation and Alison @astrlfibres for organising and Rhea @rheecycled for helping. Huge thanks to Ursula and team at @cafecarberry for the delicious lunches and treats. Thanks again to Mumbai 27 @wearemumbai27 for our yummy dinner. Big Thank you again Vault Artist Studios @vaultartistsni for providing us with such an amazing space. Happy adhesive and tear mending all. ❤️ taken in Vault Artist Studios by @pcofireland

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4 months ago

Tear Mending Masterclass

For our 4th masterclass we are thrilled to be hosting not one, but two conservation educators and experts in their disciplines. Join us in Belfast on June 11 & 12 2026 for a Tear Mending Workshop with Kate Seymour and Louise Wijnberg.

This 2 day advanced level masterclass is designed to offer professional conservators a comprehensive and practical understanding of tear repair techniques for canvas and textiles. Participants will gain both theoretical understanding and practical experience, enabling them to approach tear repair with confidence and precision.

We hope you’ll join us in Belfast this June. Just head to the link in our bio to book your place and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! #artconservationeducation #tearmendingworkshop #paintingconservation #professionalconservatorsofireland #belfast taken in Vault Artist Studios by @pcofireland

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6 months ago

Here at PCOI we’ve settled in for a long winters nap but before we do the team (Ruth, Angela and Alison) wish you a peaceful Christmas and a joyful start to the new year. We’ll be back in 2026 with some exciting new programmes and we hope you’ll join us. See you on the other side! 💚 taken in Belfast by @pcofireland

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10 months ago

Enlightened by current Conservation Science! Thank you Kate Seymour @art_conservation_education for delivering such an exceptional Varnish Removal Masterclass. Thanks @pcofireland for providing the Masterclass. Looking forward to the next one. taken in Vault Artist Studios by @pcofireland

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a year ago

Only one week to go until we welcome Kate Seymour to Belfast. There’s still a few places left so grab your chance to join this two day masterclass on Varnish Removal, an incredible opportunity to learn from an internationally recognised expert in the field of painting conservation. Link to tickets in our bio.
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#artconservation #paintingconservation #historicpreservation #kateseymour #conservationscience #conservationireland #artrestoration #culturalheritage #artrestorers #preservinghistory #artconservationeducation #proffesionalconservatorsofireland #decowellrestoration #amconservation #northernireland #belfast taken in Vault Artist Studios by @pcofireland

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Professional Conservators of Ireland (PCOI) is thrilled to host a 2 day Varnish Removal Masterclass for Conservators with Kate Seymour in Belfast.

Kate Seymour @kateseymour8 is an internationally recognised paintings conservator, educator and advocate for art conservation. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from Kate’s extensive knowledge and will offer professional conservators a comprehensive and practical understanding of historic and modern varnish removal techniques.

When: September 18 + 19, 2025
Where: @vaultartistsni / 39 Corporation Street, Belfast

Swipe for more details and head to the link in our bio to book your place.

Hope to see you there!
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#artconservation #historicpreservation #paintingconservation #amconservation #decowellrestoration #conservationireland #artrestoration #culturalheritage #professionalconservatorsofireland #NorthernIreland #heritageconservation #artrestorers #historicbuildingconservation #preservinghistory #artconservationeducation #kateseymour #conservationscience taken in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK by @pcofireland

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@decassess_nvq and @assa_anomali_art enjoyed an excellent day of CPD in Belfast last week by taking part in the ‘Role in Architectural Finishes Research’ seminar by @pcofireland and led by the most excellent Helen Hughes.
The day included an in depth presentation by karin van der Lem over from Amsterdam and practical workshops based on Helen’s previous projects. Thanks to @astrlfibres , @decowell_restoration @amconservation and all the delegates for a great day.

#conservation #paintresearch #heritageskills taken in The Belfast Waterfront Hall Conference & Concert Centre by @pcofireland

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2 years ago

What a day we had with Helen Hughes!

A massive thanks to Helen for sharing her knowledge and research in The Role of Architectural Finishes Research in Understanding and Conserving Buildings and their Interiors. Thanks also to Karin van der Lem @kunstkoesteraars for sharing some of her past projects and to PRONI @publicrecordofficeni for accommodating our gathering. Finally a huge thanks to everyone who attended from far and wide, you were a fantastically diverse group and made the day so very interesting.
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#heritageskills #artconservation #historicpreservation #furniturerestoration #paintingconservation #amconservation #decowellrestoration #conservationireland #artrestoration #culturalheritage #professionalconservatorsofireland #NorthernIreland #heritageconservation #artrestorers #conservator #heritage #furnitureconservation #craftswoman #historicbuildingconservation #preservinghistory #architecturalpaintresearch #decorativefinishesresearch #decorativesurfacesresearch #helenhughes #publicrecordsofficeofnorthernireland taken in Public Record Office of Northern Ireland by @pcofireland

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2 years ago

What a day we had with Helen Hughes!

A massive thanks to Helen for sharing her knowledge and research in The Role of Architectural Finishes Research in Understanding and Conserving Buildings and their Interiors. Thanks also to Karin van der Lem @kunstkoesteraars for sharing some of her past projects and to PRONI @publicrecordofficeni for accommodating our gathering. Finally a huge thanks to everyone who attended from far and wide, you were a fantastically diverse group and made the day so very interesting.
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#heritageskills #artconservation #historicpreservation #furniturerestoration #paintingconservation #amconservation #decowellrestoration #conservationireland #artrestoration #culturalheritage #professionalconservatorsofireland #NorthernIreland #heritageconservation #artrestorers #conservator #heritage #furnitureconservation #craftswoman #historicbuildingconservation #preservinghistory #architecturalpaintresearch #decorativefinishesresearch #decorativesurfacesresearch #helenhughes #publicrecordsofficeofnorthernireland taken in Public Record Office of Northern Ireland by @pcofireland

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2 years ago

All ready to start an exciting day with Helen Hughes. by @pcofireland

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

The Countdown to Helen Hughes is on!

There are only 12 days and counting until we host The Role of Architectural Finishes Research in Understanding and Conserving Buildings and their Interiors with Helen Hughes. We have limited spaces remaining so don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from Helen’s extensive research right here in Belfast!

When: Friday October 4th
Where: @publicrecordofficeni

Go to the links in our bio to book your place and discover some of Helen Hughes research.
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#heritageskills #artconservation #historicpreservation #furniturerestoration #paintingconservation #amconservation #decowellrestoration #conservationireland #artrestoration #culturalheritage #professionalconservatorsofireland #NorthernIreland #heritageconservation #artrestorers #conservator #heritage #craftswoman #historicbuildingconservation #preservinghistory #architecturalpaintresearch #decorativesurfacesresearch #decorativesurfacesconservation #helenhughes #publicrecordsofficeofnorthernireland taken in Public Record Office of Northern Ireland by @pcofireland

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