Workshops for Conservation of Metal, Paper and Textiles 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, Paper & Metal will again be hosted by the Ionian University – Division Conservation of Antiquities & Works of Art in Zakynthos island (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, histor
| Country | Greece |
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| Region | Zakynthos, Gr |
| Period | Middle Ages, Modern |
| Dates / season | May 24 - June 13, 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.