78 Y E A R B O O K 2 0 1 4 May 12–15 Managing Wildlife and Working with Bats on Historic Monuments The course will consider the flora and fauna of historic structures and their surroundings, grasslands on archaeological sites and the use of vegetation to protect ruined walltops Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see below) May 12–16 The SPAB Repair of Old Buildings Course This five-day course delivers an intensive programme of lectures and visits to building repair projects and is presented by leading building conservation professionals (recognised by the IHBC for CPD and the RIBA for advanced CPD) Venue: Spital Square, London Contact: SPAB (see below) May 13 Recording Vernacular Buildings Day 2: Imposing a Grid Including setting up a plan grid, setting up levels and using a grid to record complex patterns Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 14 History of Wall-coverings One-day course lead by wallpaper specialist Treve Rosoman Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 16–17 The Conservation of 20th-century Buildings Innovations in 20th-century architecture and materials with detailed coverage of concrete repairs Venue: University of Birmingham Contact: Ironbridge Institute (see below) May 19–20 Traditional Mortars This two-day course introduces lime technology and how to approach re-pointing work in traditional buildings Venue: Merryhill Centre, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 20 Recording Vernacular Buildings Day 3: Studio Techniques Basic equipment and materials, technical conventions, three dimensional visualisation and drawing for publication Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 21 Vernacular Architecture: Mills as Industrial Buildings This day school will describe watermill and windmill mechanisms as well as the enclosing buildings Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) May 21–22 Surface Repair of Stone This course is designed to ensure successful surface repairs to flat-work, angles, corners and moulded details Venue: Merryhill Centre, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 21–23 Timber Frame Repairs Three-day hands-on course covering the repair of historic sole plates and studwork on a live project Venue: Little Horkesley, Essex Contact: Essex County Council (see below) May 23 Damp in Buildings A seminar presented by building pathologist Mike Parrett Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 24 Repairing Traditional Stonemasonry One of a series of CPD masterclasses delivered by the University of York Venue: University of York Contact: University of York (see below) May 27–29 Traditional Masonry Repair Repair of traditional masonry to match original work Venue: Merryhill Centre, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 30 Summer Working with Lime Practical advice on working with lime mortars in warm weather Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) May 30–31 Ceramic Building Materials The historical background to and repair of brick, terracotta, faience and tiles Venue: Ironbridge Institute, Telford Contact: Ironbridge Institute (see below) May 31 Industrious Ecologies: Reclaiming the Subjectivity of the City This conference will explore themes associated with re-industrialisation, urban synergies and the future of the city Venue: Plymouth University Contact: Krzysztof Nawratek krzysztof.nawratek@plymouth.ac.uk JUNE June 2–3 Jointing, Pointing and Re-pointing Historic Brickwork The course will cover tools, materials, mortars and practice Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 2–5 Practice and Theory: Managing Change in Historic Buildings The course will consider the history of conservation, charters, values, statements of significance, current heritage protection legislation and the writing of conservation plans Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see below) June 3 An Introduction to Timber Frame Repairs Traditional carpentry joints, timber selection, using authentic hand tools and repair strategies (CPD certification is available from the IHBC) Venue: Orchard Barn, Far Ringshall, Suffolk Contact: Essex County Council (see below) June 3 Practical Thatching A hands-on course thatching with straw on a model roof using traditional tools and techniques Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 4–5 Repairing Traditional Masonry This two-day workshop for building professionals provides an introduction to the conservation and repair of traditional masonry structures Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) June 4–6 Introduction to Gauged Brickwork Three-day course combining lectures and practical experience Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 5 Limewash, Distemper and Linseed-based Paints: A Practical Workshop Learn how these traditional finishes were mixed and applied, with expert demonstrations and handson opportunities Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 5 Vernacular Architecture: Guildhalls, Market Halls and Almshouses This day school will examine communal urban buildings and their construction as expressions of civic pride Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 5–7 IHBC 2014 Annual School The theme of the IHBC’s 2014 Annual School will be ‘The Art of Conservation’ Venue: Pollock Halls, University of Edinburgh Contact: booking@ihbc.org.uk June 6 An Introduction to the Art of Pargeting This one-day introduction to the technique includes illustrated lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, Essex Contact: Essex County Council (see below) June 9–12 Conservation and Repair of Timber An intensive introduction to historic timber framed structures with lectures, case studies, demonstrations and practical exercises Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see below) June 10–12 Masonry Conservation Principles Repair principles, materials and techniques for traditional masonry buildings Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) June 11 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 Place Hotel, Manchester Contact: Phil Pollard, HELM Tel 01904 601998 helmbookings@english-heritage.org.uk June 11 Timber Decay and its Treatment An examination of the main causes of decay in hardwoods and softwoods and conservative treatments with and without the use of chemicals Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 13 Social Media for Heritage Professionals (beginners) One of a series of CPD masterclasses delivered by the University of York Venue: University of York Contact: University of York (see below) June 13–14 Recording Historic Buildings This two-day practical course in recording techniques for standing buildings will be of great use to those commissioning work or wishing to undertake it themselves Venue: Ironbridge Institute, Telford Contact: Ironbridge Institute (see below) June 14 The SPAB Old House Eco Course This one-day course takes a practical look at improving the energy efficiency of old houses and is led by Marianne Suhr and Roger Hunt Venue: Coventry Contact: SPAB (see below) June 16–18 Introduction to Timber Repairs Three-day practical workshop focussing on in situ timber repairs Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 17–18 Surface Repair of Stone This course is designed to ensure successful surface repairs to flat-work, angles, corners and moulded details Venue: Merryhill Centre, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) June 19 Vernacular Architecture: Shops and Inns This day school will show how shops and inns developed in the medieval and modern periods Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 19–20 Practical Scarf Repairs An introduction to the different types of scarf joint and the tools and techniques used when scarfing new oak to old Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below) June 19–20 Structural Repair of Historic Buildings This course will explore conservation philosophy and the relationship between structural engineering and conservation Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) June 20 Rendering with Lime How to apply a variety of lime render finishes to a range of backgrounds including matching existing finishes Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: The Scottish Lime Centre (see below) June 24 Pargeting An introduction to pargeting, an ornamental form of exterior plasterwork Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see below)
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