Amelia International Conservation Studies (AICS) is a summer field school offering comprehensive education and training in the disciplines of historic preservation, restoration and conservation.

The program is structured to provide a unique platform for students to gain exceptional practical and theoretical knowledge through an array of lectures, activities, fieldwork, workshops and field trips.

Students are presented with an opportunity to develop their skills in art restoration and conservation, under the guidance of skilled industry professionals, while working on real conservation projects.

The program caters to both novices and professionals, with courses available at varying skill levels. Additionally, the program offers specialized courses in traditional painting techniques, archaeological ceramics, historical book-bindings, paper conservation, stone conservation, and architectural painted surfaces.

Comprehensive and personalized instruction, coupled with practical experience, ensures an unparalleled training program for anyone seeking to pursue a career in art restoration and conservation.