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Useful Information
September 16–20
Oak Timber Framing: Jowl Posts
Students will frame up the
principal timbers of a traditional Sussex timber-framed building
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
September 23
Architectural Terracotta
A theoretical and practical course
exploring the processes and traditional craft techniques involved
in the manufacture and repair of historic terracotta
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
30 Sept–3 Oct
Conservation and Repair of Stone Masonry
This course
provides an overview of the issues involved in the conservation
and repair of stonemasonry, including practical exercises, stone
identification, diagnosis of decay, repair techniques and cleaning
options
Venue:
West Dean College
Contact:
West Dean College (see below)
October
October 7
Conference: Medieval Roofs
An exploration of the magnificent
roofing structures which were developed during the Middle Ages
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
October 14–17
Conservation and Repair of Timber
An intensive introduction
to historic timber-framed structures which begins by examining
the original methods of framing and construction, and then
concentrates on problems, failures and methods of repair
Venue:
West Dean College
Contact:
West Dean College (see below)
October 16
Timber Decay and its Treatment
The main causes of decay
in hardwoods and softwoods, fungal and insect damage,
conservative treatments and building monitoring
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
October 21–25
Oak Timber Framing: Braces and Studs
Students will line out,
cut and fit the braces and studs of a traditional Sussex timber-
framed building
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
November
November 5–6
Flint Walling
Two-day course covering the sorting, selection,
preparation and knapping of flints, different styles of flint-laying
and the use of lime mortars
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
November 18–21
Mortars for Repair and Conservation
A detailed study
of traditional mortars, including a brief history of their use,
investigation and basic analytical techniques, and the recognition
and diagnosis of typical failures
Venue:
West Dean College
Contact:
West Dean College (see below)
November 25–29
Oak Timber Framing: Rafters
Students will fabricate a gable and
a hip roof, lining out, cutting and fitting common, hip and jack
rafters
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
CONTACTS
Essex County Council
Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation,
Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1QH
Tel 01245 437672 Fax 01245 437213
Email
The Ironbridge Institute
Harriet Devlin, The Ironbridge Institute,
Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DX
Tel 01952 435969 Fax 01952 435937
Email
The Scottish Lime Centre
The Scottish Lime Centre Trust, Rocks Road,
Charlestown, Fife KY11 3EN
Tel 01383 872722 Fax 01383 872744
Email
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Diana Rowsell, WDOAM, Singleton, Chichester,
West Sussex PO18 0EU
Tel 01243 811464 Fax 01243 811475
Email
West Dean College
West Dean, nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
Tel 01243 818219
Email
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Events
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June 10–12
Repair of Traditionally Constructed Brickwork
Includes principles of repair and causes of failure and decay
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 12
Practical Thatching
A hands-on day thatching with straw on a
model roof using traditional tools and techniques
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 13
Lime Mortars for Traditional Brickwork
Lectures and practical
demonstrations on the traditional preparation and uses of lime
and lime mortars
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 14–15
The Conservation of Timber in Buildings
Historic joinery will
be covered in day one with an analysis of repair techniques for
timber framed buildings on day two
Venue:
Ironbridge Institute
Contact:
Ironbridge Institute (see below)
June 17–19
Introduction to Timber Repairs
Three-day practical workshop
on in situ timber repairs
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 19
Fire and Traditional Buildings
An informative day considering
the issues relating to fire and historic buildings, including the
spread of fire, fire insurance claims and fire safety interventions
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 20
The Vernacular House: Victorian
This one-day course will
explore the social and architectural history behind the variety
of ways in which the Victorians were housed according to their
needs, status, aspiration and wealth in both urban and rural
environments
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 20
The Vernacular House: 20th Century
This one-day course
will explore the 20th century death and rebirth of vernacular
architecture including the influence of Modernism
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 20–21
Practical Scarf Repairs
An introduction to the different types of
scarfs and the tools and techniques used when scarfing new oak
to old
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
June 20–22
IHBC Annual School 2013
Heritage Skills
Venue:
Carlisle (details tbc)
Contact:
Carmen Moran
Tel 0131 662 0366 Email
June 24–27
Masonry Cleaning
A comprehensive course for architects,
surveyors and practitioners which covers the aesthetic, technical
and practical issues involved in cleaning masonry, including
removal of paint and biological growth from masonry and
options for surface treatment following cleaning
Venue:
West Dean College
Contact:
West Dean College (see below)
July
July 4
The Roofing Square
Students will use the square to carry out
simple practical exercises, then to line out rafter pitch boards and
rafter patterns
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
July 5–6
The Conservation of Historic Interiors
Understanding and
conserving the historic interior
Venue:
Ironbridge Institute
Contact:
Ironbridge Institute (see below)
July 19–20
The Introduction to Traditional Estates, Parks and Gardens
The history and management of historic parks and gardens
including listing/scheduling and funding issues
Venue:
Ironbridge Institute
Contact:
Ironbridge Institute (see below)
July 28–29
Recording Historic Buildings
This two-day practical course in
recording techniques for standing buildings will be useful to
those commissioning work or wishing to undertake it themselves
Venue:
Ironbridge Institute
Contact:
Ironbridge Institute (see below)
September
September 2–5
The Structural Repair of Historic Buildings
The programme
covers inspecting, monitoring and repair works ranging from
pointing and grouting to tying and underpinning, and includes
practical exercises, demonstrations and trials of equipment
Venue:
West Dean College
Contact:
West Dean College (see below)
September 13–14
The Use of Lime in Historic Buildings
A hands-on course based
in a former limeworks, covering the essential skills for specifying
mixes and applying mortars in the form of plastering, pointing
and limewashing
Venue:
Ironbridge Institute
Contact:
Ironbridge Institute (see below)
September 14
Homeowners’ Day
Aimed at the owners and guardians of
historic homes and including everyday maintenance, relevant
regulations, and sources of advice and training
Venue:
WDOAM
Contact:
WDOAM (see below)
September 16–19
Conservation of Concrete
This course is intended for architects,
surveyors, engineers, contractors and conservators involved in
the repair, conservation and maintenance of architecturally or
historically significant structural or decorative concrete
Venue:
West Dean College
Contact:
West Dean College (see below)
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