company overview

Philosophy

I offer an ethical and professional service. Restoration is undertaken using tested techniques and materials. All conservation is to museum standard. When undertaking commissions I keep my clients regularly updated and provide them with full documentation and photography where required. Total transparency is crucial in all my business relationships.

Clients

My clients come from a wide spectrum - the commercial sector, museums and general public - and include the National Trust and Historic Royal Palaces.

Facilities

• Purpose built conservation studio and workshop facilities with monitored security cameras.
• Ample parking, ramped access and large double doors for large objects and architectural pieces.
• On site office and meeting area under one roof, which allows for effective project management.

Range of Work

Restoration

I undertake commissions from the commercial and public sector for a wide range of objects including ceramic, glass, stone, and related materials.

Conservation

ranges from stabilising objects to the reconstruction of large architectural objects and to project managing film crews in sensitive historic locations.

Advice

I advise on the care and maintenance of objects.

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Alex Patchett-Joyce

I set up the workshop and project management business having studied at West Dean College. There I graduated with a post graduate Diploma in Ceramic, Glass and Related Materials and continued my studies, graduating with an MA in Conservation Studies from Sussex University.

Before coming to my current career in conservation, I worked in the City of London for over 20 years. I gained a wealth of experience in project management, running teams of people, marketing and business management. I have used this past experience along with my more recent extensive studies to complete successful projects such as the reconstruction and restoration of a 1600's ceramic tiled stove for which I recently won the much-coveted Nigel Williams Prize.

I am a member of the Icon CGG committee and I am its Conference Organiser, a member of Icon, a Friend of BADA, life member of the National Trust and Friend of the V & A.

I am working towards accreditation through the PACR (Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers) scheme managed by the National Council for Conservation-Restoration.