Helen Draper

Helen Draper graduated in art history from the University of Auckland and subsequently completed a year-long internship in the Paintings Conservation Department at the Auckland Art Gallery. There she worked under the supervision of its senior conservator, Don Murchison (ex-CIC).

Helen graduated with an MA in the conservation of easel paintings (based at Gateshead) from Northumbria University in 1989. Since 1991 she has been a freelance conservator to museums, galleries, local authorities, private collectors, families and contemporary artists.