Hello!

My name is Amanda and I’m a book and paper conservator with a research-led practice grounded in materials, history, and process. My work spans rare books, archival documents, and ephemera, blending hands-on treatment with analytical methods and contextual research.

Trained at the City & Guilds of London Art School, I specialise in the conservation of printed and manuscript materials, combining practical treatment with a considered, research-informed approach.

Before pursuing conservation, I studied Art History at UCLA and Birkbeck College, University of London, with a particular interest in medieval visual culture. This foundation continues to shape my perspective, instilling in me a deep respect for historical context and visual language that informs my work.

Recent projects reflect a wide range of formats and challenges, from the removal of cellulose acetate lamination on a 17th-century Cambridge binding to ongoing research into konnyaku-treated paper and Edo-period printmaking.

I’ve worked with libraries, archives, and private clients in the UK and internationally, and I’m especially drawn to conservation problems that require both technical precision and adaptive, interdisciplinary thinking. Whether devising a solvent system or shaping a bespoke book cradle, I value the problem-solving process at every scale.

I also share glimpses of conservation work on Instagram, where I explore materiality, craftsmanship, historical context, and conservation ethics.