IHBC Yearbook 2015

C O U R S E S A N D E V E N T S 85 EVENTS APRIL 2015 April 9–10 The Use of Lime in Historic Buildings Specifying mixes and applying mortars Venue: Llanymynech Limeworks, Shropshire Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p88) April 13–16 Conservation and Repair of Brick and Flint Repair, joint treatments and cleaning Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p88) April 13–17 Oak Timber Framing Short timber-framing course focussing on wall framing Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) April 14 An Introduction to Timber Frame Repairs Traditional carpentry joints, timber selection and repairs Venue: Orchard Barn, Far Ringshall, Suffolk Contact: Essex County Council (see contacts list, p88) April 16 Monuments in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds Exploring church monuments in the Oxford area Venue: Various Contact: The Mausolea & Monuments Trust Tel 07856 985974 info@mmtrust.org.uk April 17 Digital Survey and Recording for Historic Buildings New software for processing digital images into 3D models Venue: Kings Manor, University of York Contact: University of York (see contacts list, p88) April 20–21 Traditional Mortars: Contractor Level 1 Lime technology and re-pointing for traditional buildings Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p88) April 20–23 The Structural Repair of Historic Buildings Inspection, monitoring and repairs Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p88) April 22–24 The Architecture of Scotland in its European Setting: 1660–1750 Conference exploring Scotland’s early classical architecture Venue: University of Edinburgh Contact: Louisa Humm v1lhumm@exseed.ed.ac.uk April 23–24 Lime Plaster for Plasterers Two-day hands-on course Venue: Little Clacton, Essex Contact: Essex County Council (see contacts list, p88) April 24 Introduction to Dating Timber Framed Buildings in the South-East Analysis and dating of timber framed buildings based on stylistic evidence Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) April 25 Introduction to Traditional Roofing: Clay and Lead Fixing and replacing traditional tiles Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Tel 01522 541173 heritageskillscentre@lincolnshire.gov.uk April 28 Timber Repairs Masterclass Delegates will gain an insight into two ongoing timber repair projects Venue: Tower of London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p88) April 28–30 The Natural Stone Show 2015 Exhibits will include stone from all over the world and for a wide range of applications as well as related products and services Venue: ExCeL, London Contact: Tel 0115 945 3889 stoneshow@qmj.co.uk April 29 Sash Windows Lectures and practical joinery demonstrations Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) April 29–30 Understanding and Repairing the Small 18th-century House Introduction to period building styles with guidance on maintenance and repair Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) MAY 2015 May 2 Decorative Stone Carving How to design, plan and use a range of carving styles Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p88) May 2 Letter-cutting in Stone Introduction to classical and contemporary letter-forms Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p88) May 5–6 The Setting of Heritage Assets and Places Why the setting of historic places matters and the principles of assessment and decision-making Venue: 1 Wellington Square, Oxford Contact: University of Oxford Tel 01865 270380 professional.arch@conted.ox.ac.uk May 5–8 Conservation of Leather History, manufacture and chemistry of leather with conservation best practice Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p88) May 6 Energy Conservation in Traditional Buildings The implications of improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) May 7 Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings How to improve the energy efficiency of traditional buildings Venue: Forth Valley College, Stirling Contact: Amy-Beth Johnson Tel 0131 668 8683 amy-beth.johnson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk May 8–9 Conservation of Structural Metals Historical background and appropriate conservation techniques Venue: Venue tbc Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p88) May 8–10 Landscape and Topographical Survey Practical introduction to landscape survey Venue: Witney, Oxfordshire Contact: University of Oxford Tel 01865 270380 professional.arch@conted.ox.ac.uk May 9 Lime Pointing Practical repointing workshop Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p88) May 11–14 Conservation of Historic Floors Balancing tourism and conservation requirements in historic buildings open to the public Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p88) May 11–15 SPAB Repair of Old Buildings Course Intensive programme of lectures and visits Venue: Spital Square, London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p88) May 11–15 Traditional Timber Framing Construction of a timber frame structure with John Munro Venue: Clifford near Hay-on-Wye Contact: Emily Tilling, The Traditional Building Skills Company Tel 01497 831125 info@traditionalbuildingskills.co.uk May 11–15 Oak Timber Framing Short roof framing course Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) May 13 Introduction to Stonemasonry Practical introduction to the basic techniques used by banker masons Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Tel 01522 541173 heritageskillscentre@lincolnshire.gov.uk May 15 Community Archaeology: Teaching and Training This course will be useful to archaeologists and historic environment professionals with an interest in community archaeology Venue: 1 Wellington Square, Oxford Contact: University of Oxford Tel 01865 270380 professional.arch@conted.ox.ac.uk May 15 Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Windows Components, common faults and simple repairs Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Tel 01522 541173 heritageskillscentre@lincolnshire.gov.uk May 15 Building Traditional Skills Technical challenges in the conservation of historic buildings Venue: Smithton Church, Inverness Contact: Stephen Wells, University of the Highlands and Islands Tel 01463 273652 stephen.wells.ic@uhi.ac.uk May 15–16 Conservation of 20th-Century Buildings Innovations in 20th-century architecture and materials with detailed coverage of concrete repairs Venue: Birmingham City University, Birmingham Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p88) May 18–21 Conservation of Historic Concrete Course for those working with architecturally or historically significant concrete Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p88) May 18–21 Restoration Skills for Homeowners and Professionals Four-day course including presentations, demonstrations and hands-on experience Venue: Orchard Barn, Far Ringshall, Suffolk Contact: Essex County Council (see contacts list, p88) May 19 Damp and Historic Buildings The causes of damp and how to prevent or mitigate it Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) May 20 Architecture Series Day 1: Transport One of five linked day schools on a range of building types Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) May 21–22 Repairing Traditional Masonry: Professional Level 1 Two-day introduction to the conservation and repair of traditional masonry structures Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p88) May 22–23 Churches: History, Significance and Use Drafting statements of significance to evaluate proposals for change Venue: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford Contact: University of Oxford Tel 01865 270380 professional.arch@conted.ox.ac.uk May 29–30 Ceramic Building Materials The history and repair of brick, terracotta, faience and tiles Venue: Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge Gorge Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p88) JUNE 2015 June 1 English Brickwork: Tudor to Edwardian Overview of the historical development of bricks, mortars and bricklaying techniques Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p88) June 1–5 Intensive Mortar and Masonry Training Week Intensive week of training and assessment allowing students to gain SQA National Units 1, 2 & 3 in Conservation Masonry within five days Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p88)

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