Workshop for Conservation of Textile 2026 (Balkan Heritage Field School/ Ionian University)
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
In 2026, the Workshop for Interventive & Preventive Conservation of Textiles will again be hosted by the Ionian University – Department of Environment (Greece). It provides a unique opportunity for students and volunteers to gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience on the conservation and preservation of organic and inorganic artifacts. Participants will be guided through the history and technology of ecclesiastical, historical and ethnographic textiles and consequent stages of their
| Country | Greece |
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| Region | Zakynthos, Greece |
| Period | Middle Ages & Modern |
| Dates / season | May 24 - June 07, 2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | *IMPORTANT NOTE* Enrollment in the Balkan Heritage Field School (BHFS) through the Balkan Heritage Foundation (BHF) does not include academic credits. Аs part of the BHF–Anthropocene Research Center ( |
| Accommodation | Accommodation*: In the family-run Yria Hotel near the historical center of the town of Zakynthos (Zante), in comfortable rooms with two beds (bathrooms with shower and WC, TV, 24-hour room service, lockers, hair dryers, A/C and a fridge). Laundry service and free Wi-Fi are available at the hotel. Pa |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.