Workshop & Training

Workshop ‘Living Fibers’ Materialism – Exploring the Art of Paper Conservation

Organised by: Education Department, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre  in collaboration with SAC Conservation Lab
Principal Corporate Supporter: Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Education Program Supporter: The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
Program curated by SAC Conservation Lab 

Open call for participants interested in conservation, including conservators, artists, curators, and arts managers. 

Workshop ‘Living Fibers’ Materialism – Exploring the Art of Paper Conservation is part of the International Symposium: The Art of Holding Time: A Conservation Dialogue on Materials and Environment, organised by the Education Department of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre in collaboration with SAC Conservation Lab. This intensive two-day masterclass offers participants an immersive learning experience on materials in contemporary art and art conservation, focusing on paper as a material of cultural, historical, and artistic significance. The program includes lectures, hands-on experiments, group discussions, and a field trip to the traditional paper-making community of Kra Dad Ban Khoi in Nakhon Sawan province, where participants will observe the complete production process with local artisans—from raw material preparation to creating their own artwork on handmade paper.

The workshop also provides a rare opportunity to learn preventive conservation practices with Sopit Panyakhan, an expert conservator from the Fine Arts Department, focusing on understanding paper properties, selecting safe materials, and managing environmental conditions for preservation. Materialism is an invaluable opportunity for anyone interested in the conservation of artworks on paper to gain both academic knowledge and real-world experience, along with practical skills applicable to preserving the value and stories of artworks for generations to come.

Limited to 20 participants only. Eligible participants are individuals with an interest in conservation, as well as conservators, artists, curators, and arts managers.  Applicants must be able to attend the workshop on both days and communicate in Thai. There are no restrictions on age or educational background. Please submit a short bio and a statement of interest explaining your motivation to join the workshop, saved as a PDF file.

– This workshop will conducted in Thai only
– Free admission & Registration required 
– Participants must attend both days.

Applications are open until 19 September 2025
Selection ResultsTuesday 23 September 2025
Date,  Time and Venue
Saturday 4 October 2025, 10.00 – 17.30 hrs. at Kra Dad Ban Khoi, Nakhon Sawan province 
Sunday 5 October 2025, 10.00 – 17.30 hrs. at Friends of bacc, 6th Floor,  Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Registration : https://forms.gle/guJS17XtKc7ESFmx6

Agenda
Saturday, 4 October 2025
At Kra Dad Ban Khoi, Nakhon Sawan province
Speakers: Local Artisans, Kra Dad Ban Khoi, Nakhon Sawan province
07:00 – 10:00 hrs – Registration and travel from Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to Nakhon Sawan Province
10:00 – 12:00 hrs – Introduction to the artisans and learning about the making of khoi paper from local craftspeople who continue to preserve the traditional handmade khoi paper production for use in the arts and conservation
12:00 – 13:00 hrs – Lunch break
13:00 – 15:00 hrs – Continuing the learning process and experimenting with creating art on khoi paper
15:00 – 15:30 hrs – Group discussion and experience sharing between participants and the artisans
15:30 – 17:30 hrs – Travel back from Nakhon Sawan Province to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Sunday, 5 October 2025
At Friends of bacc Room, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Speaker: Sopit Panyakhan, Scientist, Senior Professional Level, Conservation Science Group, Office of the National Museum, Fine Arts Department
10:00 – 10:15 hrs – Registration and introduction of the speaker
10:30 – 12:30 hrs – Lecture: “Paper in Art and Conservation”
12:30 – 13:30 hrs – Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00 hrs – Lecture and workshop: “Basic Paper Conservation”
15:00 – 15:15 hrs – Break
15:15 – 17:00 hrs – Hands-on practice in advanced paper repair and conservation techniques
17:00 – 17:30 hrs – Closing Discussion

For more Information, please contact:
Education Department, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Tel: +66 (0) 2 214 6630-8 ext. 519
Email: [email protected]