DEADLINE: March 15, 2012 
The San Gemini Preservation Studies Program, now in its 13th year,  is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage and offers students the opportunity to study and travel in Italy. The courses offered are listed below:
Building Restoration* (May 20th thru Jun 16^th, 2012)
Introduction to Art and Building Restoration in Italy
Surveying and Analyzing Historic Buildings
Ceramics Restoration (May 20th thru Jun 16^th, 2012)
Introduction to Conservation of Archeological Ceramics
Workshop on Ceramics and Ceramics Conservation in Italy 
Traditional Painting Materials & Techniques (July 1^st thru July 28^th, 2012)
Traditional Painting Methods and Techniques in Italy, including Issues of Weathering and Aging
Restoration Issues and Theory in Italy
Paper Restoration (July 1^st thru July 28^th, 2012)
Introduction to Paper Restoration
Preservation Theory and Practice in Italy 
*Field Projects:
Restoration of the Porta Burgi
Surveying the 12^th Century San Giovanni Battista Church complex
Archaeological survey of the public baths in Carsulae 
To find out more about our program and review the syllabi, please visit their WEBSITE.
Courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate. All lessons are taught in English.