The workshop will provide step-by-step instructions on the best practice in the care of freshly excavated archaeological and historic objects as well as in the care of objects belonging to collections that have just been damaged. It will also examine the case of providing first aid measures to architectural heritage. It will go through all the processes that are essential during preparation, application of treatments and monitoring.

HERITΛGE provides scholarships to most participants in its training programmes. These scholarships can cover up to 90% of the cost of attendance, depending on the circumstances of the participants and the availability of funding. Read more on Fees & Scholarships.

For details on the application procedures, see the official announcement of the workshop here.

On successfully completing the workshop students will be able to:

• understand the need for documentation
• learn about the preliminary actions for the findings in site
• know how to conduct a condition survey  
• become familiar with the materials and methods used for protection and lifting of the artefacts from the excavation
• know the basics from the excavation to the lab