WHO WE ARE
Rebekah Dunsmuir
Rebekah manages the business and has been restoring and conserving artwork for just over 20 years.
She specialises in the restoration and conservation of ceramics and sculpture which grew from the beginnings of a BA Hons in ceramics. She also has remarkable experience working with the restoration and conservation of paintings and frames and holds great knowledge on a huge variety of different mediums
She has worked with many different art conservators over the years in all fields of conservation, discovering alternative methods and new approaches that can be applied specifically to your artworks needs.
She has a true passion for art restoration and conservation and is dedicated to treating your artwork to the finest of standards.
Martina Paganin
Martina graduated from The Academy of Fine Art in Bologna (Italy) with an MA in paper and photographic materials conservation and holds an accreditation in conservation. She gained experience in the field working in Italian Restoration studios as well as Public Institutions including the Venice Academy Galleries.
After winning a scholarship that brought her to The National Archives in London she brought her skills and expertise to us and is now applying the best of Italian and British innovative methods and techniques to your artworks.
Lily Downs
Lily graduated with an MA Distinction in Conservation of Fine Art and Easel Paintings from Northumbria University
She has extensive knowledge and experience from working with other conservators and conservation studios and is passionate in the conservation of paintings.
Her technical knowledge allows her to continuously grow in the field of paintings conservation and will always take great care in the process of conserving your artworks.
Charlotte Mitchell
Lotte has been a dedicated and enthusiastic artist and art restorer for many years now. She began as a studio apprentice and has now completed her studies in ceramic & objects conservation at West Dean College and is currently focusing on developing her skills in glass reastoration.
Her reconstruction ability is superb, which she is able to apply to all ceramic, sculpture and frames. She also has a great skill in gilding.
Lottes enthusiasm and love for conservation is always injected into the items that she works on and continuously brings warmth and joy to Rebekahs studio.
Tabitha-Storm Bartlett Garrard
Tabitha is currently our studio Intern for the ceramics and frames restoration. She studied ceramics at Central Saint Martins and has worked with many artists expanding her knowledge on approches, materials and techniques. She also runs her own ceramic studio along side her work here.
Tabitha has a great attention to detail and every item she has worked on has been of impeccable standard.
She is always very happy to help our clients who come through our doors and an absolute pleasure to have in the studio.
Leticia Balle
Leticia graduated and worked as an Architect in Brazil, but moving to the UK allowed her to pursue a long life dream of working as an art conservator.
She studied the conservation of Paintings and frames at The City and Guilds of London Institute and works at our conservation studio in Bath.
She loves to indulge in the meticulous work that art conservation brings and has a great satisfaction in the transformation of restoration.
Leticia is always very happy to help every client that comes through to our Bath studio and will always greet you with a warm smile.
Jekaterina Cesnokova
Jekaterina graduated from The Art Academy of Latvia with a BA Hons in Painting Conservation and carried out an internship at Kunsthistoriches Museum, Wien.
She specialises in the restoration and conservation of paintings and sculpture.
Her extensive knowledge in current processes and materials are applied meticulously, ensuring your artwork is restored to a very high standard
Ula Vaiciunaite
Ula graduated with an MA in Fine Art and gained her qualifications as a Paper conservator through The Ministry of Culture in Lithuania.
She has worked with many different organisations and restorers over the years including The National Library of Lithuania in The Document Conservation and Restoration Centre.
She specialises in artwork on paper and has over 20years experience.
Her knowledge of chemistry allows her to restore paper to a very high quality, ensuring all treatment has no long term damage and conserves the artwork suitably.