Event Details

Start Tuesday 8th October 2024 – 10:00am (Registration opens 9.30am)
Finish Tuesday 8th October 2024 – 5:30pm (after tour of ironwork)

Event Location

Hampton Court Palace Garden Room
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU

Event Description
Traditional skills are passed on with the benefit of being tried and tested, and for that reason trusted. But craftsmanship is a fluid, organic process, naturally evolving as new technologies emerge.
As 21st century ironwork conservators, we have more options available to us than ever before. But in a field where each project presents new and unique challenges, how do we know which materials & techniques are appropriate for the job?

Are the ‘old ways’ always the best?
Or can new technologies offer viable alternatives? What are the parameters when using modern materials on historic fabric? When is it appropriate and when inappropriate? And what do we need to consider for longevity?

These are some of the questions we will be addressing at our ‘Tradition & Innovation’ conference at Hampton Court.
From fixings and coatings to casting, scanning and 3-D printing, we’ll be asking a variety of craft and conservation professionals to share their experience of what works. We hope you’ll join us as they showcase materials and methods both traditional and innovative, debating their pros and cons, so that we can identify the questions that will help us to make decisions in the different scenarios we face.
We are endeavouring with this conference to encourage a culture of sharing for the benefit of the whole sector, so we’d like to hear from you too ….

Post-conference social
Please join us for drinks at The Mute Swan. If you would like to book a table to eat, please contact the pub direct via their website to make a booking.

Full programme details to follow. Follow us on social media for updates

TICKET PRICE LEVELS
£60 – £125 (more information on our website)

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS &  LUNCH
You can purchase tickets from our shop here.