Name: Behind the Scenes: with Paper Conservator Richard Hawkes
Start: 2026-03-18T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-18T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Ferens Art Gallery

Behind the Scenes: with Paper Conservator Richard Hawkes

Join paper conservator Richard Hawkes for a fascinating insight into how delicate works on paper are preserved for future generations. With decades of experience caring for artworks from the Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection, Richard brings a wealth of expertise to this exclusive event. He is the Founder and Director of Artworks Conservation in Harrogate.
Over the course of this inspiring talk, Richard will share standout moments from his 30-year career restoring watercolours, prints and drawings for museums and cultural institutions. He’ll also explore the evolving challenges conservators face today as contemporary artists push the boundaries of what paper can be and how it is displayed.
For centuries, artists have turned to paper as a versatile medium— creating everything from intimate sketches to large-scale installations. Discover the hidden work that keeps these creations alive.
Tickets £7.50, booking essential.
Book tickets at https://www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events/behind-the-scenes-with-paper-conservator-richard-hawkes