Checking up on our 2016 Summer Intern!
Christina McLean, an intern with our paintings conservators last summer, has been applying the skills she learned at our lab to conservation …
We’ve Expanded Our Array of Examination Equipment
In the past few months, we acquired two new examination tools: a full-spectrum camera that allows for infra-red and ultraviolet reflectography and …
Conservation of a family heirloom
Conservation of this family heirloom painting resulted in a dramatic change. The ca 1850 oil painting on canvas of a young Elizabeth …
Conservation of Lawren Harris’ Iconic Canadian Paintings
Our lab has been fortunate to conserve paintings by Lawren Harris, from small oils on panel created during sketching trips he took across Canada, to …
Lab Welcomes 4th Queens University Art Conservation Intern
Spencer Montcalm has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor, with a double major in Chemistry and Visual …
Sarah Spafford-Ricci teaches “Storing Your Collection” workshop for museum professionals
Sarah Spafford-Ricci developed and delivered a workshop on museum and gallery storage to museum, gallery and archives professionals for the British Columbia …
FSR work is highlighted in BC Catholic Magazine
The lab at FSR was honored to complete the conservation treatment of an Icon of “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” (OLPH) belonging to …
Warmest Wishes This Holiday Season
Our holiday card this year shows the conservation treatment of an Icon of “Our Lady of Perpetual …
Sarah Attends “Cleaning Acrylic Paintings” Workshop
The CAPS workshops integrate emerging scientific research (from the GCI’s Modern Paints project and from research leaders such as Tate, the Dow …
Queen’s University Master of Art Conservation program student begins her internship at the FSR lab
The lab is pleased to welcome another Master’s degree student from the Queen’s University Master’s Degree Program for a summer internship. Maryse …