Simon Gillespie Fine Art Restorers and Conservators Study Tour

A rare opportunity for members to visit the Simon Gillespie Studio to learn firsthand about the work of Simon’s team of conservators and art restoration specialists. The Studio is trusted by museums, galleries, auction houses and collectors worldwide with the conservation of artworks by many of the finest artists in history — from Rubens and Renoir to Holbein and Hockney, Titian and Twombly, Picasso, Pissarro, Van Dyck and Velasquez, Breughel and Banksy, Lowry and Lichtenstein, Munch, Miró and Millais.

Simon’s meticulous conservators and specialists breathe new life into both historic and contemporary artwork, using a combination of modern methods and traditional techniques. Every element of conservation is undertaken at the studio, from cleaning, retouching and consolidation to repairing large-scale structural damage. Simon also specialises in picture authentication contributing to the discovery of previously unknown work by Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt and other artists. His team also help with the aftercare, hanging, storage and transportation of restored works.

Simon together with his colleague Emily Jenkins will introduce members to the work of his studio, looking at some of the artworks under restoration and hearing in detail about the conservation process. After a welcome glass of wine, the visit will take up to an hour and a half.