C O U R S E S A N D E V E N T S 81 May 27 Introduction to Lime Plaster One-day course introducing the basics of lime-based plasters and the patch-repair of lime and hair plaster Venue: Heritage Skills Centre, Lincoln Castle Contact: Heritage Skills Centre (see contacts list, p82) 31 May – 1 June Conservation of Architectural Ironwork Introduction to ironwork conservation including deterioration, condition assessment and conservation ethics Venue: 37 Spital Square, London Contact: Tel 07503 764712 info@nhig.org.uk JUNE 2016 June 3–4 Ceramic Building Materials Located at Jackfield Tile Museum, this course will cover historical background and repair issues Venue: Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge Gorge Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) June 6–9 Conservation and Repair of Timber An intensive introduction to historic timber-framed structures including failures and methods of repair Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82) June 8 Timber Decay and its Treatment An examination of the main causes of decay, conservative treatments and monitoring Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) June 9 BRE Fire Research Conference The conference will disseminate the research of BRE’s fire experts Venue: BRE Watford Contact: Helen Ball Tel 01923 664303 ballh@bre.co.uk June 10 Historic Roof Coverings The history and manufacture of historic and traditional roof coverings and issues of decay and repair Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) June 10–11 Conservation of Timber in Historic Buildings Twoday course including demonstrations of current repair techniques by local experts Venue: Ludlow and Cressage, Shropshire Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) June 11 Lime Pointing One-day practical workshop on repointing traditional masonry Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) June 13–16 Conservation of Historic Concrete Course for anyone who works with architecturally or historically significant structural or decorative concrete Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82) June 13–17 Intensive Mortar and Masonry Training Week Intensive course leading to SQA National Units 1, 2 & 3 in Conservation Masonry Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) June 14 Wattle and Daub The course explores the historic use of wattle and daub and its repair and conservation Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) June 15 Refurbishing the Existing Housing Stock, Manchester An overview of the UK housing stock and the drivers for insulating it Venue: 1 Scott Place, Manchester Contact: RIBA North West Tel 0151 703 0107 thomas.mills@riba.org June 15 Modern Services in Period Buildings Options for sympathetically installing new services in historic buildings Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) June 16 Refurbishing the Existing Housing Stock, Liverpool An overview of the UK housing stock and the drivers for insulating it Venue: 5 St Paul’s Square, Liverpool Contact: RIBA North West Tel 0151 703 0107 thomas.mills@riba.org June 16 Regeneration in London Conference focussing on the future for regeneration in London including the development of the new London Plan Venue: Central London Contact: info@forumsupport.co.uk June 17 Repair of Traditional Solid Floors One-day master class on the care, repair and maintenance of traditional solid floors Venue: Plas Tirion, Llanrwst, Conwy Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p82) June 18 Exploring Farm Building Conversions Joint IHBC North West and IHBC North event Venue: South Cumbria Contact: Katie Wray klu.wray@hotmail.co.uk June 20 English Brickwork: Tudor to Edwardian An overview of the development of bricks, mortars and construction techniques Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) June 20–21 Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage, and Archaeology International conference on heritage science, emerging techniques, innovative research and best practice Venue: University of Oxford Contact: events@seaha-cdt.ac.uk June 21–22 Jointing, Pointing and Re-pointing Historic Brickwork Historical and technical development Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) June 22 Refurbishing the Existing Housing Stock, Nottingham An overview of the UK housing stock and the drivers for insulating it Venue: Maudslay Building, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham Contact: Cecilia Godoy Tel 07903 519311 cecilia.godoy@riba.org June 23–25 IHBC 2016 Annual School The theme of the IHBC’s 2016 Annual School will be ‘People Power: Catalyst for Change’ Venue: Worcester Contact: booking@ihbc.org.uk June 24–25 Recording Historic Buildings Two-day practical course in recording techniques for standing buildings Venue: Birmingham City University Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) June 27–28 Repairing Traditional Masonry Introduction to the conservation and repair of traditional masonry structures Venue: Charlestown Workshops, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) June 28–29 Historic Lime Plasters and Renders Two-day course covering the fundamentals of lime plastering from simple renders to fine ornamental work Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) 30 June – 1 July Surface Repair of Stone Two-day course covering surface repairs to flat-work, angles, corners and moulded details Venue: Merryhill Training Centre, Fife Contact: Scottish Lime Centre (see contacts list, p82) JULY 2016 July 5 Refurbishing the Existing Housing Stock, London An overview of the UK housing stock and the drivers for insulating it Venue: 66 Portland Place, London Contact: Thomas Day Tel 020 7306 3681 cpdlondon@riba.org July 6 Refurbishing the Existing Housing Stock, Reading An overview of the UK housing stock and the drivers for insulating it Venue: 100 Longwater Avenue, Reading Contact: Adam Turner Tel 0118 987 4900 adam.turner@riba.org July 8–9 Conservation of Historic Interiors Understanding, upgrading and conserving historic interiors Venue: Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton and Birmingham City University Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) July 11–14 Conservation and Repair of Masonry Ruins Including assessment of structural and surface condition and specification of repair methods and materials Venue: West Dean College, West Sussex Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p82) July 14 Inclusive Access to Existing Buildings Seminar exploring the Equality Act 2010, building regulations and good practice guidance Venue: Future Business Centre, Cambridge Contact: Jayne Ransom Tel 01223 566285 jayne.ransom@riba.org July 15–16 Introduction to Traditional Estates, Parks and Gardens This two-day course looks at the management of traditional landed estates in the 21st century Venue: Private estate in Shropshire and Hagley Hall, Worcestershire Contact: BCU (see contacts list, p82) July 25 Significance of Heritage Assets: Planning Policy and Conservation Plans Course exploring significance as the basis for conservation plans Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) AUGUST 2016 August 26 Farm Buildings Two-day course showing how traditional farmsteads can be revitalised through new uses and sustainable development Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82) SEPTEMBER 2016 September 1 Limewash, Distemper and Linseed-based Paints A practical workshop exploring how these traditional finishes were mixed and applied Venue: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, West Sussex Contact: WDOAM (see contacts list, p82)
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