80 Y e a r b o o k 2 0 1 0 June 25 Using Lime in Renovation Gain hands-on experience in using traditional lime and clay materials and techniques to repair and maintain old buildings. Course numbers are limited to ensure individual attention by two course leaders. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) June 25 Traditional Brickwork A one-day practical workshop suitable for all levels looking at the background of traditional brickwork, maintenance, repair and pointing with lime mortar and the tools used. Venue: Paul Reed Conservation Ltd, Staplecross, East Sussex Contact: Julia Monk Tel 01580 830092 Email admin@paulreedconservation.com June 25 Interiors The course will cover methods and principles in the study and conservation of a variety of historic interiors. Course runs: June 25, July 5 and 6, plus a choice of either June 24 or June 26. Venue: Various Contact: Pam Ward, University of York (see below) June 26–27 Salvo Fair 2010 Annual exhibition of architectural salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials. Venue: Knebworth House, Hertfordshire Contact: Tel 01225 422300 Email admin2@salvoweb.com June 26 SPAB AGM 2010 The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, Annual General Meeting Venue: The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln Contact: Tel 020 7377 1644 Email info@spab.org.uk June 26 Wigmore Abbey – SPAB Visit to Wigmore Abbey and Wigmore Castle. Venue: Wigmore Abbey, Herefordshire Contact: Roger or Judy Collings Tel 01544 267359 Email zustie@tiscali.co.uk June 26 Street Pride Campaign Workshops The Street Pride campaign builds on the work being undertaken by civic societies across England to improve our streets. Venue: The Briton’s Protection Hotel, Manchester Contact: Ian Harvey Tel 0151 708 9920 Email info@civicvoice.org.uk June 28 Basic Brickwork for Home Owners A day of lectures and practical sessions for home owners on bricks and bricklaying. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) June 28–30 The 2010 Planning Convention: Planning – Shaping the Future The convention will enable delegates to engage with over 600 participants from a wide range of professional backgrounds and perspectives. Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London Contact: Troy Hawkins, Royal Town Planning Institute Tel 020 7929 9494 Email troy.hawkins@rtpi.org.uk June 29–30 Historic Lime Plasters and Renders A two-day course covering the fundamentals of lime plastering from simple renders to fine ornamental work. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) JULY July 1 Building Appraisal, Pathology and Performance Conference The inaugural BAPP conference is a high profile one-day event that will deal with a cross section of building pathology issues. Venue: Hamilton House, London Contact: BAPP Email enquiries@bapp.eu July 1 Practical Lime Plastering A practical day learning the basics of lime plastering, to include historic in situ run moulds, casting and benchwork re-creating Victorian designs. Venue: Highbury College, Cosham Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) July 1–2 Anglo-American Conference 2010: Environments The conference will explore the past and future of environmental history, its relationship to other scholarly disciplines and the ways in which historians of the environment can inform global green awareness today. Venue: The Institute of Historical Research, Malet Street, London Contact: Email environments@lon.ac.uk July 1–2 Lime Mortar and Conservation Brickwork This two-day course aims to encourage correct brickwork repair and the use of lime mortar. We will also look at a selection of different pointing styles. The course is aimed at working bricklayers who would like to broaden their experience in conservation techniques. Venue: Braintree Museum, Essex Contact: Katie Seabright, Essex County Council (see below) July 2 Pargeting The history and development of pargeting styles, from late Tudor to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Includes demonstrations and hands-on work with carved wooden stamps and freehand work depicting flora, birds and mammals in the Jacobean style. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) July 2–20 The 59th Attingham Summer School This intensive 18-day course will include visits to approximately 25 houses in Sussex, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Bedforshire. The summer school will examine the country house in terms of architectural and social history, and the decorative arts. Venue: Various Contact: Rebecca Parker Tel 020 7233 7616 Email attinghamtrust@btinternet.com July 2–3 Recording Historic Buildings Two-day practical workshop. Venue: The Ironbridge Institute, Shropshire Contact: Janice Fletcher, Ironbridge Institute (see below) July 3 Friends of the Lake District Annual Dry Stone Walling Competition Annual dry stone walling competition. Open to professionals and amateurs. Venue: Little Asby, Cumbria Contact: Tel 01539 720788 Email info@fld.org.uk July 3 Introduction to Cob Building Various aspects of cob and earth building will be explored on the course and some theory will also be included. There is plenty of opportunity for those attending to ask questions about their own projects. Venue: Edwards Eco Buildings, Fleggburgh, Norfolk Contact: Charlotte Eve Tel 01493 369952 Email info@edwardsecobuilding.com July 5–6 Practical Stone Wall Repairs Two practical days working on the Parham Estate carrying out conservation and repair work using traditional lime mortars and original stone. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) July 8 Free CPD Seminars Seminars for professionals involved in specifying for traditional or low carbon projects. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) July 9 Using Lime in Renovation Gain hands-on experience in using traditional lime and clay materials and techniques to repair and maintain old buildings. Course numbers are limited to ensure individual attention by two course leaders. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) July 11–14 CABE Urban Design Summer School 2010 This year the CABE urban design summer school returns to Birmingham, a city recognised internationally for successful regeneration. Venue: Aston Business School Hotel and Conference Centre, Birmingham Contact: Tel 0845 347 9374 Email info@udss.org.uk July 12–14 Painting on Light – Glass Painting Masterclasses with Jonathan Cooke This three-day intensive masterclass will be conducted by one of England’s premier exponents of traditional glass painting. Venue: The University of York Contact: Pam Ward, University of York (see below) July 16 Tadelakt Plaster Learn some of the ancient techniques of applying Moroccan-style Tadelakt hydraulic lime plasters. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) July 16 Polished Plaster Course demonstrating how to achieve fantastic finishes, including polished plaster and textured finishes. Course numbers are limited to seven people. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) July 16–17 Large Object Conservation Two-day practical workshop. Venue: The Ironbridge Institute, Shropshire Contact: Janice Fletcher, Ironbridge Institute (see below) 17 July– Festival of British Archaeology 2010 Over 650 events held by 1 Aug museums, heritage sites, societies and universities to celebrate archaeology. Includes walks, talks, tours, excavations and demonstrations. Venue: Various Contact: Sophie Cringle Tel 01904 671417 Email sophiecringle@britarch.ac.uk July 19 What’s New in Heritage? Developments and Challenges for the Local Historic Environment The second joint conference of English Heritage and the Local Government Association will focus on what the future holds for the heritage and local government sectors and will examine how unlocking the value of your heritage assets can contribute to achieving local priorities. Venue: Local Government House, Smith Square, London Contact: Tel 020 7664 3131 Email lgagroupevents@lga.gov.uk July 23 Using Lime in Renovation Gain hands-on experience in using traditional lime and clay materials and techniques to repair and maintain old buildings. Course numbers are limited to ensure individual attention by two course leaders. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) July 23–25 The Victorian Society – 2010 AGM Weekend The Victorian Society Annual General Meeting. Venue: Novotel, Wolverhampton Contact: Tel 020 8747 5895 Email admin@victoriansociety.org.uk July 30–31 Introduction to Traditional Estate Management Two-day practical workshop. Venue: The Ironbridge Institute, Shropshire Contact: Janice Fletcher, Ironbridge Institute (see below) 30 July– Complete Cob Building Course Intensive and comprehensive 2 August course covering all aspects of cob building from the foundations to the roof with a brief history of cob and various other forms of earth building. Venue: Edwards Eco Buildings, Fleggburgh, Norfolk Contact: Charlotte Eve Tel 01493 369952 Email info@ edwardsecobuilding.com AUGUST August Complete Cob Building Course Intensive and comprehensive 13–16 course covering all aspects of cob building from the foundations to the roof with a brief history of cob and various other forms of earth building. Venue: Edwards Eco Buildings, Fleggburgh, Norfolk Contact: Charlotte Eve Tel 01493 369952 Email info@edwardsecobuilding.com August The Conservation of Architectural Glazing The course will 19–21 introduce people to the rich history of glazing in Britain and current issues surrounding its conservation. Venue: King’s Manor, The University of York Contact: Pam Ward, University of York (see below) August 20 Natural Paint Course Learn how to achieve the best finish using traditional and natural paints, oils and varnishes which are less harmful to people and the environment. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below) August Heritage Week 2010 A week-long celebration promoting awareness 21–29 of our built, natural and cultural heritage and encouraging its conservation and preservation. Venue: Republic of Ireland, various Contact: Rebecca Reynolds, The Heritage Council Tel 1850 200 878 Email events@heritagecouncil.com August Oak Timber Framing – Jowl Posts and Double-cut Scribing 23–27 This course will provide students with the opportunity to frame up the principal timbers of a traditional Sussex timber-framed building: the posts, plates, beams and cills will be lined-out, cut and fitted. The course focuses on historic workshop practice, tools and techniques. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) August 27 Using Lime in Renovation Gain hands-on experience in using traditional lime and clay materials and techniques to repair and maintain old buildings. Course numbers are limited to ensure individual attention by two course leaders. Venue: Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Devon Contact: Mike Wye & Associates (see below)
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