Access to pre-recorded presentations: fr
om 5 October until 31 December 2026
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£115 'Early Bird' rate until 1 0 August\, then £135.
\n \nJoin us for an introduction to the care and maintenance of per iod properties\, ideal for homeowners and tenants of old buildings.
\n \nThis modular\, self- paced online course features six pre-recorded pres entations and a live Q&A session. It introduces th e SPAB conservation approach and offers guidance o n how best to tackle common problems and maintain the character and value of your home.
\n \nIf you live in or look after a period property\, or are a professional who needs to brief their cli ents on understanding their old building\, this co urse is ideal for you. The SPAB is an IHBC-recogni sed CPD provider and certificates of attendance ar e available on request.
\n \nWe are present ing this course in-person on 13 June 2026 at La So ciété Jersiaise\, St Helier\, Jersey. Find out more here.
\n \n"All the key topics and important points were covered\, and the use of example photographs and diagrams was very useful. The tutor's style an d practical knowledge were also useful." - course participant.
\n \nThe course includes six pre-recorded le ctures followed by a live online Q&A sessi on on Saturday 14 November 2026\, 12.30-2pm (GMT).
\n \nYou will re ceive access to the pre-recorded lectures via emai l from 5 October and can watch them at your own pa ce until 31 December.
\n \nWe recommend w atching as many as you can before the live online Q&A session. You’ll receive joining instructions a few days before the Q&A and the session will be r ecorded for those unable to attend.
\n \nThe course is presented by Jam es Innerdale and Libby Watts. James is an accredit ed architect\, historic buildings consultant and S PAB Technical Adviser. Libby is a RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect\, director of Liberty Rose Architects and SPAB Education and Training Guardia n.
\n \nYou w ill need a laptop\, phone or other device connecte d to the internet.
\n \nAnything we can do to make this course m ore accessible for you? Please email education@spab.org.uk.
\n \n \n \nImage credit: Phi l Hearing\, Unsplash
DESCRIPTION:Access to pre-recorded presentations: from 5 Octob er until 31 December 2026\n \n Live online Q&A ses sion with the course tutors: Saturday 14 November 2026\, 12.30 - 2pm (GMT)\n \n \n \n £115 'Early Bi rd' rate until 10 August\, then £135.\n \n \n \n J oin us for an introduction to the care and mainten ance of period properties\, ideal for homeowners a nd tenants of old buildings.\n \n \n \n This modul ar\, self-paced online course features six pre-rec orded presentations and a live Q&A session. It int roduces the SPAB conservation approach and offers guidance on how best to tackle common problems and maintain the character and value of your home. \n \n \n \n If you live in or look after a period pr operty\, or are a professional who needs to brief their clients on understanding their old building\ , this course is ideal for you. The SPAB is an IHB C-recognised CPD provider and certificates of atte ndance are available on request.\n \n \n \n We are presenting this course in-person on 13 June 2026 at La Société Jersiaise\, St Helier\, Jersey. Find out more here. (https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/ understanding-your-old-building-2)\n \n \n \n Topi cs we will cover\n \n \n • An Introduction to O ld Buildings and Conservation: putting ideas into practice\n \n • Construction and Performance: u nderstanding why old buildings are different \n \n • Introduction to Lime: a beginner’s guide \n \n • Maintenance Matters: the importance of the routine care of buildings \n \n • Understandin g the Legal Framework and Working with Professiona ls \n \n • Energy Efficiency: upgrading old bui ldings without compromising character and integrit y \n \n \n \n "All the key topics and important po ints were covered\, and the use of example photogr aphs and diagrams was very useful. The tutor's sty le and practical knowledge were also useful." - co urse participant. \n \n \n \n How the course works \n \n \n The course includes six pre-recorded lect ures followed by a live online Q&A session on Satu rday 14 November 2026\, 12.30-2pm (GMT).\n \n \n \ n You will receive access to the pre-recorded lect ures via email from 5 October and can watch them a t your own pace until 31 December. \n \n \n \n We recommend watching as many as you can before the live online Q&A session. You’ll receive joining in structions a few days before the Q&A and the sessi on will be recorded for those unable to attend. \n \n \n \n Tutors\n \n \n The course is presented b y James Innerdale and Libby Watts. James is an acc redited architect\, historic buildings consultant and SPAB Technical Adviser. Libby is a RIBA Specia list Conservation Architect\, director of Liberty Rose Architects and SPAB Education and Training Gu ardian.\n \n \n \n IT requirements\n \n \n You wil l need a laptop\, phone or other device connected to the internet. \n \n \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n Anything we can do to make this course more acces sible for you? Please email education@spab.org.uk (mailto:education@spab.org.uk).\n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Conditions (https://www.spab.org.uk/conte nt/terms-conditions-spab-events-and-courses)\n \n \n \n Image credit: Phil Hearing\, Unsplash\n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T140000 LOCATION:Online\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.spab.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1440 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR