Each year, students on the MA Conservation Studies programmes undertake a six-week work placement in industry as part of their studies. Here, students across our Ceramics, Furniture and Books specialisms tell us about their placement experiences.
A blog post by MA Conservation Studies student JC, who specialises in Clocks, on the recent conservation of a chronometer escape wheel from an 1830s English Carriage Clock.
MA Conservation Studies student Andrew discusses the progress of a suit of 17th century cuirassier armour he began making in 2021. Now half finished, Andrew reflects on the process to date, his inspiration and what's next for the project.
MA Conservation Studies: Ceramics and Related Materials student Andriani discusses the recent conservation of an Ethiopian incense burner.
After completing the MA in Conservation Studies at West Dean, I served as an assistant for six weeks in the conservation studio of Michael Parfett in London. Michael works primarily on harps, harpsichords and frames, and the short work placement offered the opportunity to gain experience in conserving musical instruments, decorative surfaces and gilding.