Study Historic Preservation and Conservation in Italy

SUMMER 2023 – JUNE 5 THROUGH AUGUST 11

Spaces are available in Programs B, Archaeological Ceramics, and D, Paper Restoration

Programs A, C and E have short waitlists at this time

San Gemini Preservation Studies is a summer field school, now in its 24th year, that organizes lectures, research, fieldwork, workshops and field trips in the disciplines of historic preservation, restoration and conservation. It is located in Central Italy in the city of San Gemini. We are now accepting applications for this summer.

These courses focus on the study of: historic buildings preservation, traditional forms of painting, conservation of archaeological ceramics, the restoration of books and paper in archival material. The various field projects include: documentation and restoration of medieval public buildings in San Gemini, the archaeological excavation in the ancient Roman city of Carsulae, as well as conservation work on the local historic archives.

The SGPS program is a collaboration between scholars from various universities and local preservation groups, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to historic preservation. All academic activities are held in English.

For more information: https://www.sangeministudies.info/