The summer 2013 field school, the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program, now in its 14th year,  is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage and offers students the opportunity to study and travel in Italy. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2013.
The courses offered are listed below:
Building Restoration* (May 26^th thru June 22^nd, 2013)

Introduction to Art and Building Restoration in Italy

Surveying and Analyzing Historic Buildings
Ceramics Restoration (May 26^th thru June 22^nd, 2013)
Introduction to Conservation of Archaeological Ceramics
Workshop on Ceramics and Ceramics Conservation
 
(NEW) Book Bindings Restoration* (May 26^th thru June 22^nd, 2013)
Introduction to the Restoration of Book Bindings
Workshop on the Restoration of Book Bindings
Paper Restoration* (July 7^th thru August 3^rd, 2013)
Introduction to Restoration of Paper in Books and Archival Documents
Restoration Workshop – Paper in Books and Archival Documents
 
Traditional Painting Materials & Techniques (July 7^th thru August 3^rd, 2013)
Traditional Painting Methods and Techniques in Italy, including Issues of Weathering and Aging
Painting Workshop – Traditional Painting Methods and Techniques in Italy
 
Preservation Theory and Practice in Italy (July 7^th thru August 3^rd, 2013)
Restoration in Italy – Issues and Theory
 
*Field Projects:
Restoration of the Porta Burgi (12^th Century city gate in San Gemini)
Surveying the 12^th Century San Giovanni Battista Church complex
Archaeological survey of the public baths in Carsulae
San Gemini Historic Archives Project (restoration and digitalization of 16-18 Century archival material)
 
To find out more about the project’s programs and to review the syllabi, please visit their website.
Our courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate. All lessons are taught in English.