Specialised frame conservation
Consultation Days
Artlab’s skilled and professional conservators are available on Consultation Days to provide free advice on the care and condition of your artworks, historical items and family treasures.
We assess paintings, prints, drawings, books, photographs, ceramics, glass or wooden objects, textiles and all forms of decorative arts.
During the consultation, we can give an estimate of costs if conservation treatment is required. If you decide to proceed with our service, we will provide an official quote for your approval before commencing any treatments. There is a minimum charge of $550.00 including GST.
Appointment schedule for items
Consultation Days are held on the first and third Thursday of the month.
Note: Bookings are essential so please contact us.
If you are unable to attend a Consultation Day, we can arrange an alternative time.
Disaster response
Learn more about Artlab’s disaster response services
Conservation organisations and associations
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)
American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
Australia ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments and Sites)
Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA)
Cultural Gifts Program (List of approved valuers)
Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)
International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC)
International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC)
The Institute of Conservation (ICON)
Conservation courses in Australia
Masters of Cultural Materials Conservation
The Grimwade Centre of Cultural Materials Conservation
Faculty of Arts
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation
Faculty of Arts and Design
University of Canberra
Heritage and Built Environment Conservation courses in Australia
Master of Cultural Heritage, Deakin University
Master of Heritage Conservation, The University of Sydney
Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage, The University of Melbourne
Graduate Physical Conservation of Historic Heritage Places, Australian National University
The Longford Academy Building Conservation Training, Tasmania