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  University/College Course Details Duration
Abey Smallcombe
Tel 01647 281282
One day practical courses on the use of cob1 day
Anglia Lime
Tel 01787 313974
Various short courses on uses of lime in old buildings1 day
The Attingham Trust
Tel 020 7233 7616
The country house and its collections - residential courses1-3 weeks
University of Birmingham, The Ironbridge Institute
Tel 01952 435969
Short CPD courses in building conservation, building recording, large object conservation and traditional estate management2 days
The Brooking Collection
Tel 020 8331 9312
Provider of workshops built around the observation of original items selected from the collection of architectural detail.1 day
Building Crafts & Conservation Trust
Tel 01227 451795
Building conservation trainingVaries
Building Crafts College
Tel 01342 301627
Metal Roofing Training Courses1-5 days
Burngate Stone Centre
Tel 01929 557336
Courses in masonry, carving and letter cuttingVaries
Bursledon Brickworks Conservation Centre
Tel 01489 576248
Various short courses in building conservation, traditional materials and trade techniques1 day
Camberwell College of Arts
Tel 020 7514 6311
Conservation and Display of Paper-Based Collections2 days
Chalk Down Lime Ltd
Tel 01580 830092
Conference on Training in Architectural Conservation (COTAC)
Tel 020 8522 1705
Architectural Conservation Training - Advisory body. COTAC is a registered educational charity which provides independent advice to prospective students on training and education in building conservationn/a
Conservation Technologies - National Museums Liverpool
Tel 0151 478 4916
An Introduction to Laser Cleaning in Conservation2 days
The Cornish Lime Company Ltd
Tel 01208 79779
One day introduction to lime courses and one day CPD seminars on the use of lime in building1 day
Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust
Tel 01872 277000
Training courses are available to those working within the construction industry in Cornwall.1 day
University of Dundee
Tel 01382 385115
Dundee Conservation Lectures - in association with the Architectural Heritage Society of ScotlandEvenings
Ecole d'Avignon Centre
Tel +33 (0) 490 855 982
Various traditional craft and heritage conservation coursesVaries
Historic Buildings & Conservation, Essex County Council
Tel 01245 437 672
Various short courses covering lime plaster, pargetting, run mouldings, lime mortars and conservation brickwork, joinery conservation, long straw thatching, wattle and daub, flint walling, wrought iron. Plus a series of CPD lectures.1-3 days
European Centre for Heritage Crafts and Professions
Tel +39 0445 372329
Architectural heritage conservation courses (stone, wood, metals, stucco and wall paintings)Approximately 3 months
European Centre for Heritage Crafts and Professions
Tel +39 0445 372329
Various intensive craft and conservation coursesVaries
Fleur Kelly
Tel 01373 814651
Intensive short courses, run on demand, on a variety of fresco and panel painting techniques. Also occasional 2-week residential courses. Tailor made courses to suit5 days or 2 weeks
The Flintman Company
Tel 01273 502411
5 flint-related courses per yearOne day or bespoke
The Green Wood Centre
Tel 01952 432769
Various short courses in woodland management and coppice craft skills1-5 days
Hampstead Decorative Arts
Tel 020 8348 2811
Training courses in trompe l'oeil and decorative painting.Varies
House Mouse
Tel 01284 830492
Short courses in repairing wattle and daub, and working with lime plaster using medieval materials, mixes and methods1 day or 1/2 day
ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, Rome)
Tel +39 06 58553 1+39 06 58553 1
Various conservation training coursesVaries
International Academic Projects
Tel 020 7380 0800
Professional development courses in conservation, collections care, archaeology and museum studiesUsually 3-5 days
Lambeth College
Tel 020 7501 5478
Advanced Craft Skills courses in plastering, carpentry and joinery, decorating and stonemasonry10 weeks
Lead Sheet Association Ltd
Tel 01622 872432
Leadwork Seminars for Architects, Surveyors and Architectural Technicians1 day
Lead Sheet Association Ltd
Tel 01622 872432
Leadwork - Decorative Casting5 days
Lead Sheet Association Ltd
Tel 01622 872432
Introductory Leadworking Course including basic welding and bossing3-5 days
The Lime Centre
Tel 01962 713636
Bespoke courses on lime in traditional building1-3 hours
Low-Impact Living Initiative
Tel 01296 714184
Various craft courses including dry stone walling, wattle & daub and natural paintsVaries
Memorial Arts Charity
Tel 01728 688393
Short courses in letter carving (stone and wood)1-5 days
Mike Wye & Associates Ltd
Tel 01409 281644
Practical course in the use of venetian polished plasters, tadelakt and marmorino1 day
Mike Wye & Associates Ltd
Tel 01409 281644
Practical course in the use of traditional lime mortars in renovation1 day
North of England Civic Trust
Tel 0191 232 9279
Various practical heritage skills courses throughout the north east and Cumbria, ½ day or 1 day.
Old House Store Ltd
Tel 0118 969 7711
Practical courses in building conservation suitable for both building professionals and homeowners. See Events page for details.1 day
Orchard Barn
Tel 01473 658193
Green oak timber-framing coursesVaries
The Orton Trust
Tel 01536 711600
Practical courses in all aspects of stone masonry, including carving, lettering, conservation, modern stonework, tool sharpening and drawing. CITB approved.3 days (Fri-Sun)
Oxford and Cherwell Valley College
Tel 01865 550550
Introduction to Restoration5 weeks
Oxford Brookes University
Tel 01865 483460
Various short courses relating to planning for professionalsVaries
Paul Reed Conservation Ltd
Tel 01580 830092
Short courses: lime plasters & renders, brickwork, roofing, stone & flint, and wattle & daub - see Events for details.1 day
Planning Summer School
Tel 01722 339811
Short courses in advanced town planning education held in September of each year.3 days
The Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust
Tel 01305 826736
Provider of various workshop courses relating to stone sculpture, carving, letter cuttingVarious 1 week to 1 month
The Prince's Foundation
Tel 020 7613 8531
Executive Education Packages - Tailored education programmes on the built environmentUp to 2 days
The Prince's Foundation
Tel 020 7613 8573
The Poundbury Series - 7 lectures and tours exploring innovative urban thinking1 day seminars
Rainbow Glass Studios
Tel 020 7249 0276
Day courses in stained glass and evening workshops1 day, various
Scottish Lime Centre Trust
Tel 01383 872722
Building conservation and traditional building skills courses1-5 days
Shute Farm Studio
Tel 01749 880746
Various short courses including stone and wood carving, bronze casting and glass-blowing1-5 days
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Tel 020 7456 0913
SPAB Faith in Maintenance: free courses for the volunteers who care for Britain's historic places of worship - see Events for details1 day
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Tel 020 7456 0915
The Repair of Old Buildings: lectures and site visits for architects, contractors, and conservation and building professionals6 days (Spring and Autumn)
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Tel 020 7456 0915
SPAB Homeowners' Weekend Course2 days
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Tel 020 7456 0915
SPAB Technical Days/Afternoons: subjects vary - see Events for details.up to 2 days
Steve Sherriff Stained Glass
Tel 01202 882208
Courses designed to individual requirementsVaries
Steve Sherriff Stained Glass
Tel 01202 882208
Short and long courses in stained glass for local authories, colleges and privateVaries
Strippers Paint Removers
Tel 01787 371524
Short practical courses in paint removal techniques1 day
Sturge Conservation Studio
Tel 01604 717929
Various courses including leather conservation techniques1-3 days
Ty-Mawr Lime Ltd
Tel 01874 658005
Various short courses in traditional building skills such as lime plastering, natural paints, dry stone walling and thatching. Also RIBA-accredited CPD seminars on the use of lime.Varies (usually one day)
Upkeep
Tel 020 7631 1677
Short courses on building construction services, repairs and maintenanceVaries
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Tel 01243 811464
Various short courses in building conservation and traditional crafts and skills - see Events for details.1-5 days
West Dean College
Tel 01243 811301
A range of building conservation masterclasses delivered in collaboration with English Heritage - see Events for details.1-4 days FT
University of the West of England, School of the Built and Natural Environment
Tel 0117 32 83000
Heritage Assets: alterations and extensions to historic buildings1 day
University of the West of England, School of the Built and Natural Environment
Tel 0117 32 83000
New Development in Conservation Areas (in Partnership with English Heritage)1 day
University of the West of England, School of the Built and Natural Environment
Tel 0117 32 83000
Character Appraisal of Conservation Areas1 day
Weymouth College, Construction Sector
Tel 01305 208808
Stone Carving (a practical introduction to stone carving and stone carving tools)6 weeks
Wheathills
Tel 01332 824819
Lime plastering2 days
Wheathills
Tel 01332 824819
A number of study days each year in restoration of antiques1 day
Womersley's Limited
Tel 01924 400651
Short courses on aspects of building conservation1 day
Woodchester Mansion Trust
Tel 01453 861541
Various short courses including dry stone walling and creative architectural drawingVarious
University of York
Tel 01904 433997
Various short courses in the conservation of historic buildings and places2-3 days
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Tel 01924 832528
Various craft and sculpture coursesVaries

 

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