Education & Training

Training has always been an important part of the Society's work.   The dates of all forthcoming courses are listed on the Events page.  
We offer training, guidance and advice in a number of different ways:


HOMEOWNERS:
For owners of old houses, we run weekend courses of illustrated lectures, case studies and practical workshops.


PROFESSIONALS:
For people professionally involved with historic buildings (architects, surveyors, engineers, planners, builders, contractors, craftspeople etc.) we can offer:

  • Repair of Old Buildings Course - a course of lectures and visits, held in the spring and autumn each year.

  • SPAB/RICS Conservation Summer School for building surveyors at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.  A four day course of lectures, site visits and practical, drawing and writing workshops.  Visit the RICS website for more information. 

  • Brickwork Masterclasses, held in association with Historic Royal Palaces in the spring and autumn 2012.

  • Technical Events for anyone interested in learning more about a variety of topics - ideal for Continuing Professional Development.

  • The nine month Lethaby Scholarship for early career architects, building surveyors and structural engineers.

  • The six month William Morris Craft Fellowship for early career, qualified building craftspeople.       

STUDENTS:
The Philip Webb Award is an annual competition for architectural students at UK Schools of Architecture.


CONTACT US:
Email us or telephone 0207 377 1644 for more information about SPAB Education and Training.