To select the most appropriate intervention in a conservation or repair project, you must understand the nature of materials and their behaviour in order to have a robust decision-making process underpinned by scientific evidence. Heritage Scientists at Historic Environment Scotland use a variety of analytical techniques to characterise and understand how these materials decay over […]
Exciting news! The 2025 Harrison Goodall Fellow, Todd Matuszewicz, will be presenting his project at this year's ICCROM International Virtual Conference: Ctrl+S Culture; AI & Heritage in a Digital World. On November 20, Todd will be part of the panel titled AI-Driven Documentation, Data Analysis & Pattern Recognition for Heritage, where he'll discuss his work […]
The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge - learn how the masters make it look so easy. Join expert woodworker and machinist Bob Goppold for a one day workshop on sharpening hand planes and chisels. Learn the physical properties of tools, how to know when a blade needs sharpening, and several […]
Job Description Position Summary Are you looking for the opportunity to learn hands-on preservation skills while building your professional resume and serving in State and National Parks? The 2026 Historic Preservation Corps is a unique program based in Massachusetts that offers participants training and experience in several historic preservation and maintenance trades including carpentry, window […]
Join us for a two-day hands-on dry stone workshop focused on repairing and constructing dry-laid stone walls. Under the guidance of Neil Rippingale, President of the Board for the Dry Stone Conservancy, participants will learn traditional dry stone techniques and practice using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Participants will have the opportunity to: […]