IHBC Yearbook 2010

c o u r s e s a n d E v e n t s 81 DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY Centre for Conservation Studies Full‐time and Part‐time MA programmes in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) Archaeology of Buildings Cultural Heritage Management Historic Landscape Studies Historical Archaeology Based at the city centre campus of the historic King’s Manor, The Department of Archaeology (incorporating the former Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies) has dedicated facilities for postgraduate study including student work spaces, computing facilities including CAD classroom, laboratories for the study of materials and environmental archaeology, and an expanded King’s Manor library. Further information about our full range of Masters courses can be obtained on the World Wide Web at: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/gsp The Department also provides continuing professional development courses. See: www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional.htm Or write to: Postgraduate Administrator, Department of Archaeology, University of York, The King’s Manor, York YO1 7EP Tel: 01904 433997 Fax: 01904 433902 Email: pab11@york.ac.uk THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK – DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH CONTINUING EDUCATION Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural History DPhil in Architectural History Details: 01865270369 ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk Start Oct 2010 This one year part-time course in Oxford studies the history of English architecture and offers an introduction to researching and recording buildings. See www.conted.ox.ac.uk/pcah A part-time research degree taken over 6 years. See www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dpah August Complete Cob Building Course Intensive and comprehensive 27–30 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 SEPTEMBER September 2 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) September An Introduction to Conservation Brickwork for Home Owners 2–3 Two-day course aimed at home owners or beginners planning to tackle repair work. Traditional lime mortar will be used to repair the brickwork of a 19th century wall. No experience needed. Venue: Castle Hedingham, Essex Contact: Katie Seabright, Essex County Council (see below) September The Society of Master Glass Painters Annual conference. 2–5 Venue: University West Downs Centre, Winchester Contact: Sue Ashworth Tel 01726 870282 Email conference@bsmgp.org.uk September SAHGB Annual Conference This year’s conference will be based in 2–5 the cathedral city of Hereford and will concentrate on the architecture of Herefordshire. Venue: Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford Contact: Andrew Martindale, Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain Email events@sahgb.org.uk September 3 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) September International Dry Stone Walling Congress – Dry Stone Walls and 4–6 the Cultural Landscape Biennial conference held to raise awareness of and share knowledge about dry stone walling as a traditional craft. Venue: University of Cumbria Contact: Caitlin Bisknell Tel 015395 67953 Email information@dswa.org.uk September Royal Collection Studies The school will visit royal palaces in and 5–14 around London with specialist tutors and study the extensive patronage and collecting of the royal family from the Middle Ages. Venue: London, various Contact: Rebecca Parker Tel 020 7233 7616 Email attinghamtrust@btinternet.com September Conservation and Repair of Stone Masonry A conservation 6–9 masterclass. Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: Liz Campbell, West Dean College (see below) September Building a New Flint Wall Three-day course looking at the 8–10 construction of a new build flint wall including a demonstration of flint knapping and the opportunity to have a go. The course will be of interest to bricklayers, general builders and home owners. No experience needed. Venue: County Hall, Chelmsford Contact: Katie Seabright, Essex County Council (see below) September 10 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) September Jointing, Pointing and Re-pointing of Historic Brickwork An 13–14 exploration of the historical and technical development of jointing and pointing from the Tudor period to the early 20th century. The course will cover tools, materials, mortars and practice. It will also examine the considerations for successful re-pointing. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) September Square Rule Timber Framing Students will line out, cut and erect 13–17 the timbers of a simple frame. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) September An Introduction to Timber-Framed Buildings and their 14 Conservation Using the museum’s buildings as examples, this oneday course will look at the construction of timber-framed buildings, and consider methods of conservation and repair. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) September English Brickwork – Tudor to Edwardian An overview of the 15 historical development of bricks and mortars and their use in Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian brickwork. The course also examines causes of failure and conservative repairs. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) September Conservation of Ironwork An introduction to the history and 16 conservation of historic ironwork with special focus on the ironwork of medieval churches. The day will examine causes of failure and methods of conservation, repair and replication. Venue: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: Diana Rowsell, WDOAM (see below) September Traditional Lime Plasters and Renders: A Hands-on Training 17 Day Training day organised by the IHBC South East branch and Paul Reed Conservation. Please book well in advance and come in working clothes. CPD certificates will be issued. Venue: Staplecross, East Sussex Contact: Paul Reed Conservation Email admin@ paulreedconservation.com September Complete Cob Building Course Intensive and comprehensive 17–20 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

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