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The Conservators' Podcast
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S16E08: Objects for Use
Jenny, Solange and Liz get philosophical at the end of the season and talk about object use, facsimiles, and the human connection.
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S16E07: Finding Clients
Jenny, Solange and Liz share their thoughts on finding clients, while some of our listeners in private practice reveal what really works for them. Als...
S16E06: Early Career Freelancing
Liz is joined by Isabella Rossi and Sophie McAloone for another emerging professional special – this time about being in private practice! Or freelanc...
S16E05: Bioplastics
Jenny and Solange are joined by conservation scientist Panagiotis Morfis as we talk bioplastics: what are they, where do they crop up, and how can we...
S16E04: Heritage Trust Network Youth Forum Takeover
In this takeover special folks from the Heritage Trust Network Youth Forum get real about being emerging and early career professionals in heritage: s...
S16E03: Local Little Museums
Join us as we all share the love for the smaller museums out there by visiting somewhere local (to each of us) or ditty (if we were on holiday). Come...
S16E02: Choosing a Specialism
Jenny, Liz and Solange tackle the age old question: how do you choose a conservation specialism? How did we find ours and what should you consider? Al...
S16E01: Heritage Skills
Liz and Solange are joined by Mary Lewis, head of craft sustainability at Heritage Crafts. Where does conservation and craft overlap? Let’s talk it ou...
S15E08: Christmas Special
Ho ho ho! In this festive special the team assembles to play a game of ‘Would you rather?’ and make some predictions for the year ahead – plus an exci...
S15E07: Apprenticeships
We consider a few different takes on apprenticeships: Liz has been an apprentice, Jenny has hosted one, and Kloe is keen. Kloe also talks to Jane Hend...
S15E06: National Trust Takeover
In this takeover special the conservators at the National Trust take us behind the scenes: telling us their stories, sharing their hopes for the futur...
S15E05: Accreditation (Part 2: The International Take)
Kloe and Solange give an update on their respective journeys while Liz and Phaedra talk to Bethany Jo Mikelait and Mariana Onofri about how the profes...
S15E04: Halloween Special
Echoes of the past, dead objects, and creepy stores – Solange, Kloe and Jenny have a lot on their minds in this year’s spooky special! Jenny also visi...
S15E03: Glass Conservation
What’s it like to work on glass? Jenny and Phedra are joined by emerging conservator Terri Costello as they explore this fragile but ancient material....
S15E02: Condition: Lost
Fess up: when did you last lose something? Liz, Phedra, Kloe and Jenny explore what ‘loss’ can mean in collections, in heritage generally, and in cons...
S15E01: Icon24 Special + Summer Updates
We recap our experiences at Icon24: Conservation for Change as we reflect on the conference and our first nearly-full-team meet-up! Phedra also interv...
S14E08: Deconstructed Road Trip Special
In this year’s travel special we go on FOUR individual journeys: a sort of deconstructed road trip. Kloe goes to sunny Spain, Liz takes her bike to th...
S14E07: New Museums
Kloe and Phedra are joined by Jill Carruthers in an episode all about newer, fresh-faced museums. What’s it like opening a brand NEW museum? Phedra ta...
S14E06: Musical Instruments
Liz and Phedra are joined by Jonathan Santa Maria Bouquet as they talk about the conservation of musical instruments: from tuning and treatment consid...
S14E05: Using AI
Jenny, Solange and Phedra are joined by Luisa Casella as we talk about AI: how can conservators use these tools and what are their pros and cons? Luis...
S14E04: Working with Heritage Scientists
Jenny and Liz talk to Dr Marysia Tarnowska about their journey into heritage science from a background in chemistry: from molecular bonds to leather d...
S14E03: Historic Houses
Join Jenny, Kloe and Liz as they explore historic houses across the world, their unique charms, and quirky challenges. Phedra whisks us away to a sun-...
S14E02: Getting a Foot in the Door
Liz and Phedra join forces with freelance paintings conservator Alexis Drapanas as they tackle an ECP special! Phedra also interviews conservator Keri...
S14E01: Meet the Team (or A Few of Our Favourite Things)
Meet the dream team! It’s a crowded recording session today: Jenny and Kloe ask their new colleagues Liz, Phedra, and Solange about their new roles an...
Bonus Episode: The Announcement
In this special bonus episode we make a couple of overdue announcements, take you with us to an award ceremony in Cardiff, and profess our undying lov...
S13E08: Paintings Conservation
In this one we talk to Professor Aviva Burnstock about what paintings can be and we chat with Polly Saltmarsh about communicating conservation and the...
S13E07: Time-Based Media Conservation
We’re joined by special guest host Cass Fino-Radin as we talk about time-based media: what it can be, what the challenges are, and what we can do to p...
S13E06: Conference Takeover Special
In this episode Jenny and Kloe address a correction before launching into a takeover special: join Kloe, Nerys Rudder and Jane Henderson as they go to...
S13E05: Being in Business
Together with special co-host Alison Lister we explore the private sector: from our workspaces to how we learn on the job. Join us for a catch-up on J...
S13E04: Working with Adult Learning
We’re joined by special guest host Stella Toonen as we explore a topic with many synonyms: public programming, outreach, adult learning, and so many m...
S13E03: Conflict and Collections
We’re joined by curator Karen Logan as we talk about working with collections that stir up emotions and recent memories: from The Troubles in Northern...
S13E02: Accreditation (Part 1: The Longest Journey)
We have a chat amongst ourselves about the process of becoming an accredited conservator, as seen by two mid-career people staring at the application...
S13E01: Building Communities
We talk to community-building conservator Melissa King about nurturing communication between collections care professionals and the growing preservati...
S12E08: Christmas Special
As we huddle up in a pew with Dr Sarah Turner we talk about Christmas in cathedrals, play a parlour game of Five Things, and make some predictions for...
S12E07: Redevelopments
Together with special co-host Sean Kelly we talk about all things redevelopment: from the strange sensation of taking things off display, to the joy o...
S12E06: Time Management
Join us for another tranquil boat episode with conservator Pierrette Squires as we talk about time management. How do you estimate how long a treatmen...
S12E05: Disability in Conservation
Join us on a tranquil houseboat as we talk about being conservators with disabilities with special guest host Pierrette Squires. We share our various...
S12E04: Halloween Special
Jenny and Kloe share some conservation horror stories, including mysterious tales of possessed equipment and phantasmal fans. Break it down to our Hal...