Position: Tapestry Internship, six month fixed term
Salary: £ 17,000 pro rata
Location: Doddington Hall, Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU
Closing date: 31st October 2017
Job description:
As part of an innovative HLF funded project ('See, Sew, Save the Doddington
Tapestries') run by the Doddington Hall Conservation Charity, a number of
opportunities have arisen to join a team working on the conservation of a set
of C17 Flemish tapestries. The tapestries were cut up and nailed to the walls
in 1762. By the C21 the tapestries were filthy and in desperate need of
conservation. In 2014 they were removed from the walls and cleaned.
Conservation is now taking place on site, in the Drawing Room at Doddington
Hall, near Lincoln.
The post holder will undertake conservation treatment of the tapestries,
following agreed conservation practice with advice as necessary from a
Conservation Consultant. The main task at this stage of the project will be
lining all the tapestries from the Yellow Bedroom and recreating the 1760's
fitted scheme. At times you may be working on public view and may be required
to explain and demonstrate the conservation process. You will be part of a
team of 3-4 people.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- To have completed a recognised textile conservation course or general
conservation course with a specialism in textiles through work placement or
internship.
- Excellent needlework skills, good team-working, organisational, written and
verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable working at
heights from a scaffold tower.
- A good level of understanding of best practice conservation techniques. Some
experience of working in a textile conservation studio post training.
Desirable:
- Tapestry conservation experience.
- Valid Driving Licence
Interviews will be held on the 23rd and 24th of November at Doddington Hall.
More details please see below links:
Blog: http://www.doddingtonhall.com/blog/?event_category=conservation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conservation_at_doddington/
Application Instructions: To apply send your CV, including a 500 word statement
detailing your practical experience and your current salary details to Louise
Joynson [email protected].
Tapestry Conservation Team
Doddington Hall Conservation Charity
Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU
www.doddingtonhall.com
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