80 Y E A R B O O K 2 0 1 6 April 8–9 The Use of Lime in Historic Buildings Specifying mixes and applying plaster, pointing and limewash Venue: Llanymynech Limeworks, Shropshire Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) April 9 Hidden Heritage Conference Exploring why some aspects of heritage are overlooked and how heritage professionals can contribute to better public engagement Venue: Town Hall, Dorchester, Dorset Contact: i7805651@bournemouth.ac.uk April 11–14 Conservation and Repair of Slate and Stone Roofing The history, conservation and repair of traditional slate and stone roofing Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82) April 12 Sash Windows: History, Repair and Maintenance One-day course of lectures and practical demonstrations Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) April 12 Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency Day 4 CPD-accredited course looking at the performance of building fabric Venue: Kendal College, Cumbria Contact: Andrew Northcott Tel 01768 210276 andrew@cafs.org.uk April 12–14 Traditional Masonry Repair – Contractor Level 2 Three-day course dealing with a range of build-types and finishes Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) April 15–17 AHSS Philip Webb Conference Weekend conference celebrating the centenary of Arts & Crafts architect Philip Webb Venue: Arisaig House, Invernessshire Contact: Bridget Mason, Administrator Tel 0131 557 0019 nationaloffice@ahss.org.uk April 22 Repair of Free-Standing Garden Walls Masterclass Brickwork conservation specialist Emma Simpson demonstrates the repair and conservation of freestanding walls Venue: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p82) April 22 Maintaining Historic Buildings Traditional building techniques and choosing repair materials Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) April 22–23 The Conservation and Repair of Stone Britain’s building stones, their qualities and availability and repair options Venue: Birmingham City University Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) April 23 Introduction to Traditional Tile Roofing One-day course introducing the methods of fixing and replacing traditional tiles Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Heritage Skills Centre (see contacts list, p82) April 23 Introduction to Using Building Limes Introductory workshop covering the different types of lime and their properties Venue: Peacock Yard, Iliffe Street, London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p82) April 25–27 Masonry Building Conservation: Principles and Techniques Repair principles, materials and techniques for traditional masonry buildings Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) April 25–28 The Structural Repair of Historic Buildings Engineering principles and the conservation of historic structures Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82) April 26 Documenting Apotropaic and Carpentry Marks Digital imaging techniques for the documentation of incised markings in timber buildings Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) April 26 Holyrood Palace Glasshouses and Gardens A behind-thescenes tour of the plant glasshouses at Holyrood Palace Venue: Abbey Strand, Edinburgh Contact: Katie Carter, Historic Environment Scotland Tel 0131 668 8840 katherine.carter@scotland.gsi.gov.uk April 27 Introduction to Dating Timber-framed Buildings in the South-East 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 contacts list, p82) MAY 2016 May 2–3 Making and Using Traditional Mortars Practical twoday workshop on lime technology, re-pointing work and selecting materials Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) May 6 Introduction to Lime Pointing One-day course demonstrating why lime is used in historic buildings and its different applications Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Heritage Skills Centre (see contacts list, p82) May 6–7 Metals in Construction Workshop looking at historical background, causes of decay and conservation techniques Venue: Eura Conservation and Blists Hill, Telford Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) May 6–9 AHSS Study Tour Tour of the architecture of Strathearn and Strathallan, South Perthshire Venue: Various Contact: Bridget Mason, Administrator Tel 0131 557 0019 nationaloffice@ahss.org.uk May 7 Removal of Cement Pointing Students will learn why cement is not always the best material and how to remove it Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Heritage Skills Centre (see contacts list, p82) May 9–12 Managing Wildlife on Historic Monuments The course aims to give an understanding of the plants and animals found in historic buildings and sites and the relevant legislation Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82) May 9–13 SPAB Repair of Old Buildings Course Five-day programme of lectures and visits to building repair projects Venue: Spital Square, London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p82) May 10 Energy Conservation in Traditional Buildings The implications of improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings with a review of current regulations and guidance Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) May 10 Inclusive Access to Existing Buildings Seminar exploring the Equality Act 2010, building regulations and good practice guidance Venue: Exeter Library Contact: Michelle Taylor Tel 0117 972 3777 michelle.taylor@riba.org May 11–13 A Practical Introduction to Timber Repairs Threeday practical workshop focussing on in situ timber repairs Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) May 13–14 Canal History, Heritage and Issues Two-day course looking at the heritage legacy of the canal age and its ongoing conservation and use Venue: Birmingham City University Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) May 14 Introduction to Traditional Slate Roofing One-day course introducing the basics of shaping, fixing and replacing slates Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Heritage Skills Centre (see contacts list, p82) May 17 Repairing Earth Structures An introduction to earth building construction and repair Venue: Historic Scotland Depot, Stirling Contact: Historic Environment Scotland Tel 0131 668 8683 hs.cgoutreach@scotland.gsi.gov.uk May 17 Damp and Historic Buildings The importance of breathability in historic buildings, how it is achieved and what happens when it goes wrong Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) May 19 Introduction to Leadwork A foundation course concentrating on design and specification Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) May 20 Manchester Walking Tour Joint IHBC North West and Association for Studies in the Conservation of Historic Buildings tour and social event Venue: Manchester city centre Contact: Katie Wray klu.wray@hotmail.co.uk May 20 Summer Working with Lime Practical advice on how to work successfully with lime mortars in high temperatures Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) May 20–21 The Conservation of 20th-century Buildings Two-day course exploring innovations in 20th-century architecture and materials Venue: Birmingham City University Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) May 23–24 Rubble Wall Building How to set out, construct and finish a traditional rubble wall using a variety of building stones and traditional lime mortars Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) May 23–26 Conservation and Repair of Brick and Flint Masonry Basic skills in the conservation and repair of traditional brick and flint masonry Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82)
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