Courses

Practical-focused courses intended for a range of professionals and beginners, in a well equipped facility.

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Summer Class

Our summer courses offer intensive training in book and paper conservation, led by international experts. Held in Recanati, these programs offer an immersive learning experience for professional growth in the field of conservation.

10th-28th June 2025

Summer Class

Summer Class 2025: Minimum Intervention, Conservation Techniques

Held by Giovanni PaganiValeria Di Capizzi

A three-week course for practicing conservators is to engage with the theories, approaches, and techniques of minimum intervention, focusing on historical awareness and research-based decision-making. We will take no more than 8 students to ensure enough individual time with the instructor.

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Upcoming Courses

Find out about upcoming courses. All courses have a limited number of places so that we can closely follow each participant, and work directly towards their specific individual goals.
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14th-25th July 2025

Integrated Approach to Islamic Manuscript Conservation: Crafting, Practical Skills, and Sustainable Management. 

Held by Sherif Afifi

This workshop offers a comprehensive and hands-on approach to Islamic manuscript conservation, combining traditional crafting techniques with modern preservation strategies. Participants will gain practical skills in surveying, crafting, treatment, and preventive conservation, while also learning to implement sustainable practices, quality control measures, and project management tools. Designed for professionals and students, this course equips attendees […]

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19th-31th May 2025

16th Century Archival/Stationary Leather Bindings

Held by Giovanni Pagani

A two-week theoretical and practical course offering in-depth practical and theoretical training in the historical techniques of 16th century archival bookbinding. The class is for only 8 students to ensure sufficient individual time with the instructor. What are you going to learn in this course? Archival bindings, within the wide world of historical book structures, […]

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Past Courses

Find out about past programs, explore our approaches, methods, and get inspired for your next journey into the world of heritage conservation.