There are a few spaces left in our summer 2012 field school, the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program, now in its 14th year, which is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage.
The courses offered are listed below:

Building Restoration* (May 20th through Jun 16^th, 2012)
Introduction to Art and Building Restoration in Italy
Surveying and Analyzing Historic Buildings

Restoration of Archaeological Ceramics and Pottery (May 20th through Jun 16^th, 2012)
Four week Intensive course on Conservation of Archeological Ceramics
Workshop and Field Work on Ceramics and Ceramics Conservation in Italy 

Traditional Painting Materials & Techniques (July 1^st through 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 through 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 our WEBSITE.

Our courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate. All lessons are taught in English.