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) (external site) (external site)

American Institute for Conservation (AIC) (external site) (external site)

AusHeritage (external site) (external site)

Australia ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments and Sites) (external site) (external site)

Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) (external site) (external site)

Cultural Gifts Program (List of approved valuers) (external site) (external site)

Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList) (external site) (external site)

International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC) (external site) (external site)

International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) (external site) (external site)

The Institute of Conservation (ICON) (external site) (external site)

Conservation courses in Australia

Masters of Cultural Materials Conservation
The Grimwade Centre of Cultural Materials Conservation
Faculty of Arts
The University of Melbourne (external site) (external site)

Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation
Faculty of Arts and Design
University of Canberra (external site) (external site)

Heritage and Built Environment Conservation courses in Australia

Master of Cultural Heritage, Deakin University (external site) (external site)

Master of Heritage Conservation, The University of Sydney (external site) (external site)

Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage, The University of Melbourne (external site) (external site)

Graduate Physical Conservation of Historic Heritage Places, Australian National University (external site) (external site)

The Longford Academy Building Conservation Training, Tasmania (external site) (external site)

APT Australasia Chapter (external site) (external site)