C O U R S E S A N D E V E N T S 77 EVENTS APRIL April 1 National Planning Summit 2014 The inaugural national planning summit will explore how the planning system can enable local and national growth Venue: ILEC Conference Centre, London Contact: Tel 020 8267 4011 April 1 Always Welcome: Improving the Church Visitor Experience This event will provide a forum for the sharing of good practice, the keynote speaker will be the Bishop of Manchester Venue: St Martin in the Fields, London Contact: Dr David Knight Tel 020 7898 1874 david.knight@churchofengland.org April 1 General Introduction to Working with Traditional Buildings Including identifying traditional building materials, traditional building technology and basic survey techniques Venue: The Pearce Institute, Glasgow Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 2-3 Trees, People and the Built Environment II The event will provide a framework for the dissemination of research on urban trees Venue: University of Birmingham Contact: Allison Lock, the Institute of Chartered Foresters Tel 0131 240 1425 allison.lock@charteredforesters.org April 3 BDA Structural Masonry Day Organised by the Brick Development Association, this masonry day brings together industry-leading structural engineers and other experts Venue: Arup, 8 Fitzroy Street, London Contact: The Brick Development Association Tel 020 7323 7030 April 3 Repair and Maintenance of War Memorials This one-day seminar will introduce principles of conservation and repair Venue: Edinburgh Contact: Amy-Beth Johnson Amy-Beth. Johnson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk April 3 Traditional Roof Work This course will demonstrate how details are formed in different materials to ensure sound, water-tight junctions Venue: Merryhill Centre, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 5 Lime Pointing This course will give a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and repointing materials Venue: Penicuik House, Midlothian Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 7-8 BSMGP Stained Glass Conference Stained Glass – the State of the Art: a two-day conference examining the politics and ethics of conservation, restoration and the design of new stained glass in historic buildings Venue: Glaziers’ Hall, London SE1 9DD Contact: Sue Shaughnessy Tel 0208 458 3932 April 8–9 Making and Using Traditional Mortars This practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology Venue: Penicuik House, Midlothian Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 9–11 Institute for Archaeologists 2014 Annual Conference: Research in Practice The IfA’s 2014 conference will examine research across current archaeological practice Venue: Glasgow Marriott Hotel Contact: Amanda Forster Tel 01183 786446 amanda.forster@archaeologists.net April 11 Grouting and Masonry Consolidation This course will demonstrate how to select, prepare and apply lime-based grouts Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 11 Digital Survey and Recording for Historic Buildings One of a series of CPD masterclasses delivered by the University of York Venue: University of York Contact: University of York (see below) April 11 Repair of Free-standing Walls This masterclass, which combines lecture and hands-on elements, is presented by the SPAB and Historic Royal Palaces Venue: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU Contact: SPAB (see below) April 11–12 The Use of Lime in Historic Buildings A hands-on course based in a former lime works Venue: Llanymynech Limeworks, Shropshire Contact: Ironbridge Institute (see below) April 14–17 Conservation and Repair of Plasters and Renders This course covers history, condition survey, repair and specification of remedial works Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see below) April 15–16 Rendering with Lime This course will demonstrate how to apply a variety of lime render finishes Venue: Merryhill Centre, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 24 Introduction to Leadwork A foundation course for those with little or no experience of working with lead Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) April 24º25 Lime Plaster for Plasterers Two-day hands-on course aimed at working plasterers interested in broadening their experience and amateurs with some plastering skills Venue: Little Horkesley, Essex Contact: Essex County Council (see below) April 25 Introduction to Dating Timber Framed Buildings This course will use the museum’s exhibits to look at buildings dating from the late 1300s to the 1900s Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) April 25–26 The Conservation and Repair of Stone A background to Britain’s building stones, their qualities and availability as well as mechanisms of decay and repair options Venue: Ironbridge Institute, Telford Contact: Ironbridge Institute (see below) 28 Apr–1 May The Structural Repair of Historic Buildings The programme covers inspecting, monitoring and repair works ranging from pointing and grouting to tying and underpinning Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see below) April 29 Sash and Case Window Repairs Including historical development, components and repair issues Venue: The Pearce Institute, Glasgow Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 29 Conservation of Historic Ironwork An introduction to the history and conservation of historic ironwork including causes of failure and methods of conservation Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) 29 April–1 May Masonry Conservation Principles Repair principles, materials and techniques for traditional masonry buildings Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) April 30 Sash Windows: History, Repair and Maintenance Lectures and practical demonstrations of sash window joinery Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) 30 Apr–1 May Glorious Mud! An Introduction to the Repair of Earth Buildings This two-day course organised by the SPAB will provide a hands-on introduction to the traditional skill of building with earth Venue: Slawston, Leicestershire Contact: SPAB (see below) MAY May 6 Recording Vernacular Buildings Day 1: Observing and Sketching Including improving the accuracy of rapid sketches, the geometry of construction and using string lines Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 6–7 Repairing Traditional Masonry This two-day workshop for building professionals provides an introduction to the conservation and repair of traditional masonry structures Venue: Penicuik House, Midlothian Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 6–9 Conservation and Repair of Brick and Flint Masonry This course provides an understanding of, and basic skills in, the conservation and repair of traditional brick and flint masonry Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see below) May 7 Lighting for Churches and Cathedrals Organised by the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division, Church of England, this event will bring together up-to-date knowledge and experience of lighting design and installation Venue: Manchester Cathedral Contact: Dr David Knight Tel 020 7898 1874 david.knight@ churchofengland.org May 7 Vernacular Architecture: Farm Buildings This day school will review recent research on the local patterns of farmsteads in the landscape and will show how farm buildings were designed and used Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 8 Assessing the Impact of Change in the Historic Environment: NPPF & NPPG HELM briefing on the National Planning Policy Framework and its supporting National Planning Practice Guidance from a heritage perspective Venue: The Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough Contact: Phil Pollard, HELM Tel 01904 601998 helmbookings@english-heritage.org.uk May 8 Energy Conservation in Traditional Buildings The implications of improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings and a review of the relevant regulations Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 9 Rustic Fencing An introduction to different styles of traditional wood fencing including theory and hands-on experience Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, Essex Contact: Essex County Council (see below) May 9 Maintaining Traditional Buildings Including traditional building techniques and the correct materials to use when undertaking repairs Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 9–10 The Conservation of Historic Interiors Two-day course considering significance in historic interiors and how to conserve them Venue: Ironbridge Institute, Telford Contact: Ironbridge Institute (see below) May 12–14 Care and Repair of Traditional Buildings Repairs to timber frames, wattle and daub, lath and plaster, brick, flint and clay lump Venue: Orchard Barn, Far Ringshall, Suffolk Contact: Essex County Council (see below)
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