Lunchtime Talks

Drawing on both practical and academic expertise, these sessions introduce the specialist areas we know best, from decorative surfaces to digital heritage. Each talk is designed to give heritage professionals knowledge they can apply directly to their projects, adding value and confidence to decision-making.

 

Each session runs for 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A—giving you the chance to put your questions directly to our experts.

Can’t join us live? Recordings will be available to purchase one month after each event.

Click the links below for more information and to book your place. If the link doesn’t load straight away, try using Chrome or Firefox, or open in a private/incognito window.

 

 

 

Digital Heritage: An Introduction

18th November 2025     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

This webinar introduces the main digital techniques and methods that can be used in the heritage profession.

 

 

Conservation A–Z: Understanding Conservation Terminology

18th December 2025     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

This webinar demystifies the most common terminology used by UK conservators, with time for Q&A on any specific terms not covered.

 

 

Conservation Awareness on Site

21st January 2026     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

Working on historic sites brings unique risks and responsibilities. This webinar provides practical solutions for protecting heritage buildings, managing unexpected finds, and reducing both physical and reputational damage during construction.

 

 

Conservation of Decorative Surfaces: An Introduction 

19th February 2026     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

This webinar introduces the key concepts and processes involved in the conservation of decorative surfaces.

 

 

Easel Painting Conservation: An Introduction

18th March 2026     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

Discover what easel paintings are made of, how they age, and the methods conservators use to preserve them.

 

 

Historic Wallpaper: An Introduction

21st April 2026     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

Understand the history and materiality of Western wallpaper—how it was made, how it is conserved, and the surprising, sometimes hazardous, details revealed between its layers.

 

 

Architectural Paint and Finishes Research: An Introduction

7th May 2026     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

This webinar explains how architectural paint and finishes research—also known as paint analysis—uses the physical evidence of a building’s decorative history to understand its significance and inform conservation decisions.

 

 

Material Analysis of Painted and Decorative Surfaces: What, Why, When, and How?

9th June 2026     |      1:30pm     |     find out more

This webinar explores how additional scientific analysis can be applied to painted and decorative surfaces, showing when and why to commission further investigation beyond initial paint and finishes research, and how it can answer key conservation and historical questions.