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This two-week woodworking course is specifically designed to empower emerging conservators who identify as historically marginalized with essential skills, knowledge, and community resources to advance their careers. The course will take place at North Bennet Street School, which is known for its award-winning Cabinet & Furniture Making program. 

Program Details:

  • Dates: Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 21 (10 sessions)
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Cost: FREE* + arranged housing + travel/per diem stipend provided (Thanks to our sponsors below!)
  • Deadline to apply: 11:59pm on March 1st,  2024, with awardees announced in mid-March

The program will provide participants across a variety of specialties with woodworking tools and training to build skills and confidence in their conservation benchwork. Throughout the program, participants will delve into essential topics such as shop safety, hand tool usage and care, joinery, as well as the operation of woodworking machines. In addition to the core curriculum, we will offer enriching field trips and inspiring guest lectures to help build knowledge and connections.

This unique program is presented by three mission-driven organizations-North Bennet Street School, the Wooden Artifacts Group of the American Institute for Conservation, and The Chairmaker's Toolbox-with key support from a range of sponsors.

To apply for "Making Space: Intro to Woodworking for Conservators," please visit the program website. The application deadline is March 1st, so please submit your application in a timely manner. 

Sincerely,

Sarah Towers (WAG), Caroline Shaver (WAG), Trevor Boyd (WAG), Aspen Golann (CMT), Kevin Derrick (NBSS), Brittany Carlson (NBSS)

Presented by: The Chairmakers Toolbox, Wooden Artifacts Group of the American Institute for Conservation, North Bennet Street School  

Sponsored by: The Chairmakers Toolbox, North Bennet Street School, the University of Delaware Department of Art Conservation and the Department of Art Conservation Professional Venture Fund, and the Wooden Artifacts Group of the American Institute for Conservation  

*Free tuition, housing and a set of starter tools will be available to all selected participants as well as a travel/per diem stipend.​​

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The two-week course is designed to empower emerging conservators who identify as historically marginalized. Free tuition, housing, and stipend. Supported in part by the UD Department of Art Conservation and the ARTC Professional Venture Fund.
 
 
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