I am a textile conservator. At present, I manage my private conservation studio.

education & courses:

2004 - Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA,
Antonio Ratti Textile Center, "A Practical Approach to looking at Weave Structures" by Milton Sonday

1993-2002 - M. A. Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland, 
Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art,
specialization in The Department of Conservation and Restoration Historical Textiles. 
2002 - Degree: Master of Art based on works:
1. Conservation of the 18th century tapestry with emblems of Raczyński's family and Działyński's family, work under supervision professor of textile conservation, Helena Hryszko.
2. Dictionary of Embroidery, work under supervision master of art history, Jadwiga Chruszczyńska.

1993-1998 - Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland, Faculty of Painting, The Department of Art Tapestry:
Annex to the master work under prof. Stanisław Andrzejewski's supervision.

1987-1992 - School of Arts, Supraśl, Poland: 
Specialization in The Weaving Class.

qualifications:

Conservation practice since 1993, including study at Fine Art Academy in Warsaw. Knowledge of varies of conservation methods, reweaving of tapestry and carpets, stitching techniques, dye, cleaning procedures, stain removal, adhesive methods, preparation for exhibition and storage, mounting. Art historical research of textiles. Performing complete documentation including structure analysis, fiber identification by using macro- and microphotography, microscopes, imagining camera/printer.

experience:

from 2015 - The Asia and Pacific Museum in Warsaw,
- Department of Museum Objects Conservation.

2004-2015 - Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland:
- Academy Assistant in The Department of Conservation and Restoration Historical Textiles.

2003-2004 - Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA:
- Textile Conservation Department, Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellowship for study conservation methodologies and practices related to textiles in American museums.

2003 - National Museum in Warsaw, Poland:
- Textile Conservation Department, Conservation 18th century men's dress coat.

2002-2003 Private conservation practice:
-Conservation of 17th century Turkish tapestry from Jasna Góra Monastery.
-Conservation of the tapestry from Buczacz Manufactory.
-Conservation oriental carpets from private collections.

1997-2002 - Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland: 
- Academy Assistant in The Department of Conservation and Restoration Historical Textiles.

1993-2002 - Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland, 
The Department of Conservation and Restoration Historical Textiles:
- Conservation of many variation of historical textile (16th - 18th century) as a part of study.

1996-2003 - Jasna Góra Monastery, Częstochowa, Poland:
- Participation in the inventory of the textile collection.

1996 - Catholic Cathedral in Pelplin, Poland:
- Participation in the inventory of the textile collection.

1990 - Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland,
- Internship in The Textile Conservation Department

publication & papers presented on conferences:

2004 - Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA,
"Study of Textile Storage and Display Methods Use in American Museums".

2002 - Jasna Góra Monastery, Częstochowa, Poland,
"Jasna Góra Textile Collection - illustration of history of embroidery".

2000 - Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland,
"Conservation of the 18th century tapestry with emblems of Raczyński's family and Działyński's family".

1999 - Nicolas Copernicus' s University, Toruń, Poland, 
"Inventory of Textiles in Jasna Góra Monastery. Student's internship"; paper published in: Studenci o konserwacji, Toruń, 1999.

1999 - Museum in Olsztyn, Poland
"History and Technique of Ecclesiastical Embroidery".