| Date |
Event |
March
17 |
Wattle and Daub
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
March
17-18 |
An Introduction to Laser Cleaning in Conservation
A two-day practical course including an introduction to test materials and the underlying science
Venue: National Museums Liverpool
Contact: Susan Lunt, Admin Officer, Conservation Technologies
Tel 0151 478 4904 Fax 0151 478 4810 Email conservationtechnologies@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk www.conservationcentre.org.uk/technologies |
March
17-19 |
Internal and External Lime Finishes
A workshop for plasterers
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
March
19 |
Meeting Part L
A lecture covering the new building regulations and relevant English Heritage guidance.
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
March
19 |
English Furniture Making Trades of the 16th-17th Centuries
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell, Training Co-ordinator, WDOAM
Tel 01243 811931 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk courses@wealddown.co.uk |
March
27 |
Retail Development in Historic Towns and Cities
A conference organised by the English Historic Towns Forum
Venue: Princesshay Development, Exeter
Contact: English Historic Towns Forum
Tel 0117 975 0459 Fax 0117 975 0460 Email ehtf@uwe.ac.uk www.ehtf.org.uk |
March
28-30 |
British Sundial Society
Annual Residential Conference
Venue: Latimer Conference Centre, Buckinghamshire
Contact: The Secretary, British Sundial Society
Tel 01344 772303 Email douglas.bateman@btinternet.com www.sundialsoc.org.uk |
April
2 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Astley Street Community Centre and All Souls Church, Bolton
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
4 |
Lime Plaster for Plasterers
A one-day hands-on course for plasterers interested in broadening their experience and amateurs with some plastering skills.
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
April
4 |
Conservation Project Management
A one-day conference to examine ways to deliver successful conservation projects with good project management
Venue: Parish Hall, Glasgow
Contact: Veronica Dunn, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Maintenance and Refurbishment Group
Tel 01344 630798 Email vdunn@ciob.org.uk |
April
4-5 |
Practical Lime Plastering Course
A two-day course run on behalf of SPAB
Venue: Wheathills Farm, Derbyshire
Contact: Nick Davies, Wheathills
Tel 01332 824819 Email info@wheathills.com www.wheathills.com |
April
4 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Windows 1: 17th century to Georgian and Regency
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
April
5 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: St John the Baptist Church, Berkswell, near Coventry
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
8 |
Long Straw Thatching
SPAB technical afternoon
Venue: Suffolk/Essex
Contact: SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London
Tel 020 7377 1644 Fax 020 7247 5296 Email info@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
8 |
Pargeting
SPAB technical afternoon
Venue: Suffolk/Essex
Contact: SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London
Tel 020 7377 1644 Fax 020 7247 5296 Email info@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
11 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Windows 2: Victorian, Edwardian and Interwar
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
April
11-12 |
The use of Lime in Historic Buildings
The lime cycle, lime mixes and practical hands-on sessions pointing, brick laying and plastering
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
April
14-16 |
The Historic Interior: Commissioning and Managing Conservation Research
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
April
14-15 |
National Planning Aid Conference 2008
The theme of this year's conference is Regional Places, Local Spaces - homes, health and happiness
Venue: King's College, Cambridge
Contact: Emma Tozer, RTPI, 41 Botolph Lane, London EC3R 8DL
Tel 020 7929 9489 Fax 020 7929 9490 Email emma.tozer@rtpi.org.uk |
April
14-16 |
Introduction to Masonry Repairs in Traditional Buildings
A guide to the use of a range of materials used for effective conservation
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
15 |
Urban Design London: Paying for Open Spaces
An urban design training programme organised by UDL in conjunction with CABE
Venue: District Room, 55 Broadway, London SW1
Contact: UDL, Palestra, 1st Floor, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8AA
Tel 020 7593 8379 Email www.urbanevents.org.uk www.urbanevents.org.uk |
April
18 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Doors: 16th-century to early 20th century
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
April
18 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: St Boniface Centre and Holy Cross Church, Crediton, Devon
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance, 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
18 |
Limewash and Traditional Paints
A one-day workshop course
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
19 |
Plaster Patching and Repair
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
19 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Tamerton Foliot St Mary, Plymouth
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
21-22 |
Making and Using Traditional Mortars
A practical course to teach the correct mix proportions and mixing techniques for the successful application of traditional mortars
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
21-23 |
Gauged Brickwork
A theoretical and practical course designed for those with some experience of gauged brickwork.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
April
21-25 |
Timber Framing From Scratch
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
April
21-25 |
Art and Object Handling
A practical course designed to give an ideal introduction to those working in this field.
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
April
24-25 |
An Introduction to Long Straw Thatching
The basic method of long straw thatching in a two-day course
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
April
24 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Corfe Mullen St Nicholas, Dorset
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
24 |
An Introduction to Leadwork
A foundation course for those with little experience of working with lead.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
April
24 |
Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings
A one-day seminar organised by the South West Region of the IHBC
Venue: The Sherwell Centre, University of Plymouth
Contact: Devon DeCelles, IHBC Events, The Glasite Meeting House, 33 Barony Street, Edinburgh EH3 6NX
Tel 0131 558 1854 Email membership services@ihbc.org.uk |
April
24-27 |
Metalworking for Conservators
Practical course learning a range of metalworking and joining skills
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
April
25 |
Practical Leadwork
A one-day course based on practical aspects of working with lead sheet by bossing - for those who have already attended the foundation course.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
April
25 |
Maintaining Your Windmill
A SPAB Mills Section one-day course at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Venue: West Sussex
Contact: Secretary, Mills Section, SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
Tel 020 7456 0909 Email millsinfo@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
April
25 |
Lime Pointing
A day of practical hands-on training for repointing a traditional building using traditional materials.
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
25 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Cast Iron: 18th and 19th century
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
April
25-26 |
The Conservation and Repair of Stone
The recognition of building stones and fitness for purpose, causes of decay and techniques of repair
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
April
26 |
Mechanical Spray Harling
A day of practical hands-on training for harling of plaster and render in lime and sand mortars
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: Gillian Ferguson, The Scottish Lime Centre, Charlestown Workshops, Rocks Road, Charlestown, Fife, KY11 3EN
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
26 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Coychurch, near Bridgend
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
Apr 28 -
May 2 |
Decorative Plasterwork
A week long intensive workshop of lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions
Venue: Charlestown, Fife
Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below)
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744 Email info@scotlime.org www.scotlime.org |
April
29 |
Traditional Timber Frame Construction
Traditional systems of timber framing, including demonstrations.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
April
29 |
As Good As New: In situ repairs to historic timber structures
A course for architects and surveyors offering a step-by-step approach to the specification of remedial work to historic structures.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
Apr 30 -
May 1 |
Designing for Movement
A conference on transport and regeneration organised by the English Historic Towns Forum
Venue: Durham
Contact: English Historic Towns Forum
Tel 0117 975 0459 Fax 0117 975 0460 Email ehtf@uwe.ac.uk www.ehtf.org.uk |
May
2 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Staircases: Late 17th century, Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Interwar
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
May
5-10 |
The Repair of Old Buildings
A six-day course of lectures and practical examples for anyone working in building conservation
Venue: Spital Square, London
Contact: SPAB, 37 Spital Square, London
Tel 020 7377 1644 Fax 020 7247 5296 Email info@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
May
6-9 |
Conservation and Repair of Masonry Ruins
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
May
7-9 |
Timber Frame Repairs
A three-day hands-on course about how to repair historic sole plates and studwork on a live project.
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 258353 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
May
9-10 |
Ferrous and non Ferrous Metals in Construction
Historical background, methods of production, sources of supply and conservation techniques
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, The Ironbridge Institute, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DX
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
May
9-10 |
The Conservation of Structural Metals
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
May
12 |
Conservation of Leather
A course concentrating on the conservation of leather in period furniture
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
May
13 |
Oak Shingles: History, manufacture and use
A day of talks, lectures and demonstrations of the equipment used in cleaving and finishing oak shingles
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
May
14 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Terling, near Chelmsford
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
May
15 |
Repair of Timber Framed Buildings
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
May
16 |
Planning and the Historic Environment: Tall Buildings
This is an annual course which explores current issues relevant to the historic environment.
Venue: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford
Contact: Short Courses Administrator, OUDCE, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA
Tel 01865 270380 Email hazel.richards@conted.ox.ac.uk |
May
16-17 |
The Conservation of 20th Century Buildings
The history, use, decay and repair of 20th-century buildings
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
May
17 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: St John's, Bethnal Green
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
May
19-23 |
Roof Framing
A five-day intermediate framing course designed for those who have already attended a 'Timber Framing from Scratch' course
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
May
19-20 |
Early Oak Furniture: An in-depth exploration
A two-day off-site course taking a detailed look at important collections of early oak furniture.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
May
21 |
Creative Partnerships for Buildings at Risk
A one-day conference to explore the opportunities offered by Buildings at Risk strategies and programmes.
Venue: Manchester Town Hall
Contact: Kate Borland, Manchester City Council
Tel 0161 234 4556 Email k.borland@manchester.gov.uk www.ihbc.org.uk |
May
22 |
Materials for Historic Buildings
Seminar on how the materials found in buildings in East Anglia contribute to the special character of the area
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
May
22 |
Urban Design London: Bike - Will it Work?
An urban design training programme organised by UDL in conjunction with CABE
Venue: District Room, 55 Broadway, London SW1
Contact: UDL, Palestra, 1st Floor, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8AA
Tel 020 7593 8379 Email www.urbanevents.org.uk www.urbanevents.org.uk |
May
27-30 |
Conservation and Repair of Plasters and Renders
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
May
29-30 |
Wattle and Daub
A two-day course showing how to use the traditional material for infilling panels in timber-framed buildings.
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 258353 Email pauline.hudspith@essexcc.gov.uk |
May
29 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
June
tbc |
European Heritage Awards Ceremony
Venue:
Contact: Europa Nostra
www.europanostra.org/lang_en/index.html |
June
2-6 |
Shingling Week
A week shingling a recently constructed spire on the Museum site
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
2-5 |
Preventive Conservation
A course which will provide participants with the current knowledge of factors which affect the integrity of materials in collections and how to assess/prioritise those risks.
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
June
4 |
Cob Walling - History, Theory and Practice
A day school exploring the various types and methods of cob wall construction in the region.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
5 |
Regeneration, People Places
A conference examining how collaboration between local and central government and the third sector can create the sorts of places in which people want to live.
Venue: QEII Conference Centre, Westminster
Contact: Naz Malik
Tel 0161 211 3030 www.govnet.co.uk/communities/index.php |
June
6-7 |
Conservation of Non Structural and Structural Timber in Historic Buildings
A two-day course, including the recognition and repair of architectural joinery and techniques of repair to timber framed buildings
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, The Ironbridge Institute, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DX
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
June
6 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Windows 1: 17th century to Georgian and Regency
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
June
7-8 |
The Conservation of Timber in Buildings
Day one includes the recognition and repair of architectural joinery. Day two recognition and techniques of repair to timber framed buildings
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
June
9-11 |
The 2008 Planning Convention
Annual conference organised by the Royal Town Planning Institute
Venue: The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
Contact: Customer Services, Hawksmere Ltd
Tel 0845 082 1171 Email services@rtpiconferences.co.uk www.theplanningconvention.co.uk |
June
9-12 |
The Ecological Management of Historic Buildings and Sites
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
June
9 |
A Door in a Day
The making of a four-panel inside door
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
12 |
The Chelmer & Blackwater Canal
Two talks on the canal's history, followed by a 3-hour cruise
Venue: Paper Mill Lock, Little Baddow, Chelmsford
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
June
12 |
Historic Glass and Glazing
A one-day course exploring the history of glass and glazing, including a guided tour of stained glass at The Vyne (near Basingstoke)
Venue: SPAB Hampshire Regional Group,
Contact: Richard Bayley, Secretary, SPAB Hampshire Group, The Little House, Micheldever, Winchester SO21 3BP
Tel 01962 774378 Email rbayley906@aol.com www.ihbc.org.uk |
June
12 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Barnwell St Andrew, near Oundle, Northamptonshire
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
June
13 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Windows 2: Victorian, Edwardian and Interwar
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
June
16-20 |
Timber Wall Framing
A five-day practical framing course designed for those who have already attended a 'Timber Framing from Scratch' course.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
16-18 |
Repair of Traditionally Constructed Brickwork
Causes of failure and decay and selection of methods of repair
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
16-17 |
An Introduction to Laser Cleaning in Conservation
A two-day practical course including an introduction to test materials and the underlying science
Venue: National Museums Liverpool
Contact: Susan Lunt, Admin Officer, Conservation Technologies
Tel 0151 478 4904 Fax 0151 478 4810 Email conservationtechnologies@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk www.conservationcentre.org.uk/technologies |
June
17 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Bradford Diocesan Office, Kadugli House, Keighley
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
June
18 |
RTPI's 6th Annual Built Environment Conservation Conference
An annual event to consider the issues being faced regarding the historic built environment. It will examine the government's proposals for major reform of the heritage protection system.
Venue: New Connaught Rooms, London WC2
Contact: RTPI Conferences
Tel 0845 082 1171 Fax 0845 120 9612 Email info@rtpiconferences.co.uk www.rtpiconferences.co.uk |
June
19 |
Lime Mortars for Traditional Brickwork
A day of lectures and practical demonstrations on the traditional preparation and uses of lime mortars and the modern misconceptions about them.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
19 |
Basic Maintenance for Historic Buildings
A one-day seminar for property owners, concentrating on sympathetic methods of maintenance and repair
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
June
20-21 |
Ceramic Building Materials
The production and restoration of brick, terracotta and tiles; brick kiln firing, encaustic tile manufacture and repair techniques
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
June
20 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Doors: 16th-century to early 20th century
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
June
20 |
Basic Brickwork for Homeowners
Lectures and practical sessions for homeowners who need to understand more about bricks and bricklaying
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
23-24 |
Traditional Lime Plasters and Renders
A practically based two-day course covering the fundamentals of lime plastering from the simplest renders to the finest ornamental work.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
23-26 |
Cleaning Masonry Buildings
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
June
25-27 |
Flint Walling
A three-day hands-on course repairing and rebuilding the wall of an Essex churchyard
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
June
25 |
Pargeting
The history and development of pargeting styles, from late Tudor to the Arts and Crafts Movement
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
25 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Macclesfield, St Michael & All Angels
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
June
26-29 |
IHBC Summer School
Three-day programme of seminars and practical training
Venue: University of Guildford, Surrey
Contact: Devon DeCelles, IHBC
Tel 0131 558 1854 Email devon@ihbc.org.uk www.ihbc.org.uk |
June
26 |
Practical Lime Plastering
Learning the basics
Venue: Highbury College, Cosham
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
27 |
The Roofing Square
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
June
27 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Cast Iron: 18th and 19th century
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich (see below)
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
June
28 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: St Margaret's Leicester
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
July
1 |
Practical Thatching
A hands on opportunity to learn how to thatch
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
July
2-4 |
Structural Analysis of Historical Construction
An international conference
Venue: The Assembly Rooms, Bath
Contact: Dina D'Ayala, DACE, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
Tel 01225 386537 Email sahc08@bath.ac.uk |
July
4 |
The Brooking Collection Workshop on Period Architectural Features
Staircases: Late 17th century, Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Interwar
Venue: The University of Greenwich
Contact: Jenny Lynch, School of Architecture & Construction, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Mansion Site, Bexley Road, London SE9 2PZ
Tel 020 8331 9312 Fax 020 8331 9105 Email j.lynch@gre.ac.uk |
July
4-5 |
Recording Historic Buildings
Practical course in recording techniques
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
July
4 |
Roofs and Roof Covering
A day course on the use of historic roofing materials including thatch, shingle, tile, slate and lead
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
July
4-8 |
Letter Carving in Wood Workshop
A flexible and practical course for any ability
Venue: Hastingleigh, Kent
Contact: Clare Austyn, The Memorial Arts Charity, Snape Priory, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SA
Tel 01728 688393 Email clare@memorialartscharity.org.uk www.memorialartscharity.org.uk |
July
10 |
New Development in a Historic Context
A seminar on the challenge of achieving good design in historic town centres and conservation areas
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
July
12-20 |
National Archaeology Week
A week of events throughout the UK
Venue: Various
Contact: The National Archaeology Week (NAW) Administrator
Email naw@britarch.ac.uk www.britarch.ac.uk/naw |
July
12 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Garforth St Mary
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
July
13 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Jewish Museum, Manchester
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
July
16 |
Brickmaking Technology
A course including the geology, regionality and historic techniques of brick making
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
July
18-19 |
Large Object Conservation
Problems of storage, conservation and ongoing use of large objects such as water turbines, mill or mine machinery
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
Jul 31 -
Aug 1 |
Aspects of 20th-Century Stained Glass
An international two-day conference organised by the British society of Master Glass Painters with the Worshipful Company of Glaziers
Venue: Glaziers' Hall, London
Contact: Sue Shaughnessy, 5 Potrsdown Avenue, London NW11 0NH
Email C20conference@bsmgp.org.uk bsmgp.ogr.uk |
August
1-2 |
Management Issues in Traditional Estates, Parks & Gardens
Conflicts and issues for a private landowner with a historic and designated estate
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, The Ironbridge Institute, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DX
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
August
5 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Bracon Ash, near Norwich
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
August
18-22 |
Square Rule Timber Framing
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
September
3-5 |
Lime Mortar & Conservation Brickwork
A three-day hands-on course aiming to encourage the greater use of lime mortar and correct brickwork detailing.
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
September
4 |
Green Architecture
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
September
8-12 |
Letter Carving in Stone Workshop
A beginner/intermediate level course, providing an introduction to drawing, designing and carving letters
Venue: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Contact: Clare Austyn, The Memorial Arts Charity, Snape Priory, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SA
Tel 01728 688393 Email clare@memorialartscharity.org.uk www.memorialartscharity.org.uk |
September
9-11 |
Strength Grading of Oak
An introduction to the methods used for stress grading hardwoods.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
September
9 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Village Hall, Chitterne, Wiltshire
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
September
11 |
Victorian Day
A day investigating various topics associated with Victorian architecture and conservation
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
September
14-18 |
RICS Building Conservation Summer School
The Summer School of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Venue: Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester
Contact: RICS Events, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Building Conservation Group, 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London SW1 3AD
Tel 020 7695 1600 Fax 020 7334 3811 Email events@rics.org www.rics.org/events |
September
15-19 |
IIC Congress 2008: Conservation and Access
The 22nd biennial congress of the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster
Contact: IIC, 6 Buckingham Street, London WC2N 6BA
Tel 020 7839 5975 Fax 020 7976 1564 Email iic@iiconservation.org www.iiconservation.org/congress |
September
15-20 |
11th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone
The congress is aimed at exchanging the scientific and practical experience and knowledge relating to the examination and conservation of stone and mineral materials.
Venue: Torun, Poland
Contact: ZKEiDA, UMK, Sienkiewicza 30/32, 87-100 Torun, Poland
Tel +48 56 622 59 71 Email stone@stone2008.pl www.stone2008.pl |
September
15-18 |
Ecclesiastical Metalwork
A course examining the conservation issues around a range of religious metalwork
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
September
15-16 |
Jointing and Pointing of Historic Brickwork
The development of jointing and pointing from the Tudor period to 20th-century is discussed
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
September
15-19 |
Timber Framing From Scratch
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
September
17 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Tunley United Reformed Church, near Wigan
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
September
17 |
English Brickwork: Tudor to Edwardian
An introduction to historical development, the causes of failure and the relevant conservative repair.
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM (see below)
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
September
24 |
Saving Historic Buildings
A seminar to examine the legal powers and procedures available to help save derelict historic buildings
Venue: Writtle College, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
September
26-27 |
The use of Lime in Historic Buildings
The lime cycle, lime mixes and practical hands-on sessions pointing, brick laying and plastering
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses (see below)
Tel 01952 432751 Fax 01952 435937 www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk |
September
29-30 |
An Introduction to Laser Cleaning in Conservation
A two-day practical course including an introduction to test materials and the underlying science
Venue: National Museums Liverpool
Contact: Susan Lunt, Admin Officer, Conservation Technologies
Tel 0151 478 4904 Fax 0151 478 4810 Email conservationtechnologies@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk www.conservationcentre.org.uk/technologies |
Sept 29
- Oct 2 |
The Structural Repair of Historic Buildings
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
October
3-4 |
The Historic Environment
Introductory lectures on landscape characterisation, covering natural landscapes, parks, gardens and industrial landscapes
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
October
3 |
Owners' Lime Plaster Course
A one-day course for owners of historic buildings who are looking at tackling small repairs in their own homes
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
October
4 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Barton-le-Clay, near Luton
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
October
6-9 |
Lime Week
An introductory guide to the nature of the material, how to specify and use it in practical repair and conservation work
Venue: The University of York
Contact: Pam Ward, Graduate Secretary, Department of Archaeology (see below)
Tel 01904 433963 Email pab11@york.ac.uk www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm |
October
6-9 |
Conservation and Repair of Timber
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
October
7 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance (see below)
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
October
14 |
Tall Storeys: Tall Buildings in the Historic Environment
A day conference organised by the London Branch of the IHBC
Venue: Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, London NW1
Contact: Sheila Stones, IHBC London
Fax www.ihbc.org.uk/events.htm Email Sheila.Stones@english-heritage.org.uk |
October
15 |
Specification Writing for Brick & Timber Repair
A talk emphasising the importance of understanding the fabric of a building
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
October
17-18 |
Defects and Remedial Measures
Lectures including defect analysis and condition survey, as well as issues around damp in buildings and timber decay
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
October
20-24 |
Timber Framing From Scratch
Practical workshops and seminars
Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Contact: Diana Rowsell or Rebecca Osborne, WDOAM, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU
Tel 01243 811464 Email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk |
October
22-24 |
The Study and Conservation of Stone
Venue: The University of York
Contact: Pam Ward, Graduate Secretary, Department of Archaeology (see below)
Tel 01904 433963 Email pab11@york.ac.uk www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm |
October
25 |
SPAB Faith in Maintenance Training Day
A SPAB-run project providing training for volunteers who help to maintain historic places of worship.
Venue: Meopham, Kent
Contact: Kate Minnis, SPAB Faith in Maintenance, 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
Tel 020 7456 0913 Email katem@spab.org.uk www.spab.org.uk |
October
27-30 |
Conservation and Repair of Stone Masonry
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
October
29 |
Public Realm - streetscape, landscape, highway issues
A seminar on how different materials can be used to enhance streetscape and landscape.
Venue: Writtle College, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
30 Oct -
1 Nov |
Conservation Ethics and Philosophy
Lecturers from amenity societies will discuss conservation ethics
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
November
tbc |
Restore and Refurb
An exhibition of products and services for building restoration and refurbishment
Venue: Ricoh Arena, Coventry City Football Club
Contact: Tony Prior, Sheen Publishing, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5DD
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November
5-7 |
The Study and Conservation of Timber
Venue: The University of York
Contact: Pam Ward, Graduate Secretary, Department of Archaeology (see below)
Tel 01904 433963 Email pab11@york.ac.uk www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm |
November
7 |
Owners' Lime Plaster Course
A one-day course for owners of historic buildings who are looking at tackling small repairs in their own homes
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
November
10-13 |
Mortars for Repair and Conservation
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below)
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
November
12 |
Damp Proofing & Timber Treatment
How to assess problems and find appropriate solutions
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
November
14-15 |
Sustainability and Adaptation
Lectures on issues surrounding buildings at risk, reuse, urban regeneration and brown field development
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
November
19 |
Building Regulations
A look at the apparent conflict between building regulations and listed buildings status
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
November
19-21 |
Earth as a Building Material
Venue: The University of York
Contact: Pam Ward, Graduate Secretary, Department of Archaeology (see below)
Tel 01904 433963 Email pab11@york.ac.uk www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm |
November
21 |
Natural Stone Awards 2008
Presentation ceremony
Venue: London (tba)
Tel 01303 856123 Fax 01303 856117 www.stone-federationgb.org.uk |
December
1-4 |
Conservation of Concrete
An intensive course combining lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises
Venue: West Dean College
Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
Tel 01243 818219 Fax 01243 811343 Email bcm@westdean.org.uk www.westdean.org.uk |
December
3 |
Paints for Historic Buildings
A look at the different types of modern and traditional paints available for historic buildings
Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, nr Witham, Essex
Contact: Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Council (see below)
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213 Email TraditionalBuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk |
December
3-5 |
Brick, Terracotta and Tiles
Venue: The University of York
Contact: Pam Ward, Graduate Secretary, Department of Archaeology (see below)
Tel 01904 433963 Email pab11@york.ac.uk www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm |
December
5-6 |
Conservation Legislation
Introductory lectures on the current legislation including enforcement action.
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
December
8-9 |
An Introduction to Laser Cleaning in Conservation
A two-day practical course including an introduction to test materials and the underlying science
Venue: National Museums Liverpool
Contact: Susan Lunt, Admin Officer, Conservation Technologies
Tel 0151 478 4904 Fax 0151 478 4810 Email conservationtechnologies@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk www.conservationcentre.org.uk/technologies |
December
12-13 |
Financing Building Conservation
Lectures on the sources of funding for historic buildings.
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
2009
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January
9-10 |
Project and Disaster Management
A series of introductory lectures
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
January
21-23 |
The Study and Conservation of Historic Interiors
Venue: The University of York
Contact: Pam Ward, Graduate Secretary, Department of Archaeology (see below)
Tel 01904 433963 Email pab11@york.ac.uk www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm |
January
23-24 |
Specifications and Conservation Plans
Lectures about understanding the importance of conservation management plans
Venue: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Contact: Harriet Devlin, Historic Environment Courses, Ironbridge Institute (see below)
Tel 01952 435969 Email harriet.devlin@ironbridge.org.uk |
