C O U R S E S A N D E V E N T S 91 COURSES AND EVENTS APRIL 2019 April tbc Memorials Day An IHBC South Branch event considering the issues associated with conserving historic memorials Venue: Winchester Cathedral Contact: Alison Davidson info@axfordheritageplanning.com April tbc Dreadnought Tiles and Ketley Brick Visit An IHBC North West CPD tour. Details tbc Venue: Brierley Hill Works Contact: Paul Hartley paul.hartley@stockport.gov.uk April 1–3 Coatings and Consolidants for Masonry Two-day course on the history of masonry painting and the consolidation of decaying stone surfaces Venue: West Dean College Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p93) April 3 IHBC NW Branch Seminar A talk on the approaches to treatment for common causes of degradation in historic tiles, presented by Lesley Durbin Venue: Manchester Contact: Buttress Architects Ltd sgill@buttress.net April 4 Conservation of Surface Finishes This module looks at Scotland’s history of paints and other surface finishes traditionally used on historic buildings Venue: The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling Contact: Historic Environment Scotland (see contacts list, p93) April 6 SAVE Woolwich Walking Tour Explores the heritage of Woolwich town centre Venue: Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, London Contact: SAVE Tel 020 7253 3500 office@ savebritainsheritage.org April 8–9 NECT Historic Ironwork Conservation Training Day Led by Geoff Wallis with both theory and practical sessions Venue: Warwick Bridge, Cumbria Contact: admin@nect. org.uk April 11 Maintenance Matters Course covering how to effectively maintain a mill Venue: Upminster Windmill, Greater London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p93) April 13 Welcome to our Church: How to Write a Church Guide An event on how to produce an engaging church guide Venue: 15, St Martin at Palace Plain, Norwich Contact: NHCT education@norwich-churches.org April 13 Lime Pointing Half-day course covering the basics of lime pointing Venue: Bodmin, Cornwall Contact: Cornish Lime Company (see contacts list, p93) April 13 Lime Slam – Poltimore House A talk on the history of the house followed by a tour Venue: Poltimore House, Devon Contact: Building Limes Forum (see contacts list, p93) April 26 Lime Pointing Training Day One-day course for those wanting to further their understanding of lime pointing, rendering and decoration Venue: Bodmin, Cornwall Contact: Cornish Lime Company (see contacts list, p93) April 16–17 Understanding Building Conservation Two-day course exploring the practicalities of building conservation for residential and commercial property and historic monuments Venue: Wrexham Contact: CIOB Tel 01344 630810 academy@ciob.org.uk April 26 Historic Building Surveying: Structural Assessment & Repair Specification Course covering historic building surveying, condition surveys and scheduling or specifying of repairs Venue: Hatfield House, Hertfordshire Contact: Essex County Council, Place Services Tel 0333 013 6840 traditional.buildingskills@essex.gov.uk April 29–May 2 Conservation and Repair of Timber Intensive course examining construction methods of timber structures and methods of repair Venue: West Dean College Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p93) April 30 Conservation, Adaption and Maintenance of the Built Environment Fifth CIOB conference dedicated to the conservation, adaption and maintenance of the historic built environment Venue: Church House, Westminster Abbey Contact: Sadie Brandon (see contacts list, p93) April 30–May 2 Natural Stone Show Three-day exhibition and conference showcasing the latest technology and materials for those involved in any aspect of natural stone Venue: ExCel, London Contact: Richard Bradbury Tel 0115 945 3889 richard.bradbury@qmj.co.uk MAY 2019 May tbc Anthony Grimshaw Retrospective An IHBC North West and Manchester Modernist Society event reflecting on the conservation and building work of Anthony Grimshaw Contact: Lisa MacFarlane lisa.mcfarlane@ sevenarchitecture.co.uk May 8–9 The Setting of Heritage Assets and Places This course examines why the setting of historic places matter, and the principles and practical skills of assessment Venue: Rewley House, Oxford Contact: University of Oxford Tel 01865 270380 professional.arch@conted.ox.ac.uk May 13–16 Conservation and Repair of Slate and Stone Roofing Delegates will learn how to conserve traditional stone and slate roofing as part of this short-course led by Terry Hughes Venue: West Dean College Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p93) May 13–17 SPAB Repair of Old Buildings Course An intensive fiveday programme of lectures and visits to building repair projects Venue: St Andrew Holborn, London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p93) May 14 Using Traditional Lime and Clay Renders and Plasters One-day course introducing breathable structures and including practical sessions Venue: Womersley's Ltd, Ravensthorpe, W Yorks Contact: Womersley's Tel 01924 400 651 info@womersleys.co.uk May 17 IHBC South West Branch 20thC Buildings Conference and AGM This one-day event includes presentations on Art Deco and modern buildings, their listing and conservation Venue: Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth Contact: IHBC southwest@ihbc.org.uk May 17 Lime Rendering and Plastering This one-day practical course teaches participants how to render and plaster using lime Venue: Bodmin, Cornwall Contact: Cornish Lime (see contacts list, p93) May 18 Understanding Your Old House New one-day introductory course covering the maintenance and care of solid-wall buildings Venue: SPAB, Spital Square, London Contact: SPAB (see contacts list, p93) May 18 Visual Communion Symposium Fourth instalment in a series of symposia that explore the Eucharist in relation to art and architecture Venue: Winchester Contact: Art and Christianity Tel 020 3757 5492 May 23–28 SPAB Scotland Working Party Details tbc Venue: Lismore Island Contact: SPAB Scotland scotland@spab.org.uk May 28–31 Conservation and Repair of Plasters and Renders Four-day course on the conservation and replication of traditional internal and external plaster Venue: West Dean College Contact: West Dean College (see contacts list, p93) May 30 Bats and Buildings Course on how to carry out preliminary bat roost assessment of buildings and when expertise and a bat licence is needed Venue: Hatfield House, Hertfordshire Contact: Essex County Council, Place Services Tel 0333 013 6840 traditional.buildingskills@essex.gov.uk
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