Practical Preservation Workshops 2026

In the autumn, CMAS presents a series of 1-day workshops focusing on practical, cost-effective and sustainable methods for looking after your collections in storage and on display. The workshops take place at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, with all materials included in the cost. The 2026 workshop programme will be announced in the summer.

Bespoke Training

We can deliver a range of conservation training to suit your team’s needs, including:

• care of collections
• conservation for archivists
• handling and packing
• integrated pest management
• condition reporting
• basic cleaning and housekeeping
• mount making
• safe display of historic items
• box making
• preventive conservation
• labelling and marketing
• care of photographs
• care of paper and archives
• fundamentals of archaeological conservation

Charges:

• Standard courses from £600 full day/ £375 half day + VAT.
• We can also deliver bespoke training, tailored to meet your requirements with prices upon application.
• Subscribers to our membership scheme receive a 10% discount on training.

Please Contact Us for more information and quotation for your needs.