On February 28. 2024, Japan Information and Culture Center Director Mr. Shigehiro Matsuda visiting the high school studio to see the twelve-panel Samurai Battlefield Flag Regalia and the Taima Mandala—two historic Japanese artworks dating back to 250-350 years old.

Mr. Jose, along with his dedicated students, demonstrated their meticulous restoration methods using authentic Japanese materials such as washi paper, brushes, and paste – a testament to his training in Japan.

Bintana Studio's first lecture-demonstration in the new series of in-depth conversations on art conservation hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, in partnership with the De La Salle Univeristy-Dasmariñas Center for Heritage Conservation (CHeC) last November 25.

For the first part of the talk, master art conservator Ephraim "Eddie" Jose did a demo on paper conservation using handmade Japanese paper on an old Russian poster. For the second half, he made an introduction on silk and karibari. This event was an opportunity to co-learn among fellow conservators, students, artists, and everyone interested in art conservation.

An evening talk & demo in partnership with the Philippine Map Collectors Society (PHIMCOS) where art conservator Ephraim Jose gives you a look into how antique maps are restored and made brand new using Japanese handmade paper and the traditional Japanese drying board (Karibari).

An inaugural lecture and exhibit soft launching the Center for Heritage Conservation (CHeC) and the senior high school art conservation program. Ephraim “Eddie” Jose shares his journey apprenticing in Japan and restoring Bhutan’s sacred arts. The exhibit showcased pieces that Jose has restored over the years.

Seminar and workshop in partnership with the National Library of the Philippines with the aim to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the role of libraries and information centers in the preservation, conservation, and protection of local heritage, as well as provide knowledge on the different techniques in conducting conservation of cultural properties. 

An expatriate Filipino, Eddie Jose, talks about his journey as a master conservator, devoted to the restoration of rare and precious East Asian Artworks.

Masterclass in partnership with the State Library to art conservators from across Australia on the construction and use of traditional Japanese drying boards (Karibari). 

https://www.studio204.com.au/2018/11/26/karibari-workshop-by-world-renowned-art-conservator-ephraim-jose/

An evening presentation by Ephraim Jose, Asian Art Conservator, hosted by Asian Society - Hong-Kong on the Conservation fo Bhutan's Sacred Thangka Paintings.

Talk hosted by the Asian Art Museum - Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art & Culture in collaboration with Honolulu Academy for the Arts on the restoration of Bhutanese Thangkas.