Courses

Training and sharing knowledge and skills have always been an important part of the Society’s work. We offer a range of courses and other educational events, constantly reviewing and developing our programme to respond to current research or training priorities. Working with leading experts we deliver hands-on workshops, masterclasses, seminars, lectures, short courses and other activities to hundreds of people from across the UK and overseas each year.

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Small Hydro Power for Watermills
A one-day course for watermill owners interested in harnessing their water resources to produce micro-hydro power
Date:
15/09/2018 - 15/09/2018
8 Introductory CPD, General interest, SPAB Members and their guests
REF:
MS1803
Hainbury Mill Farm
Price:

£120 per person, including lunch and refreshments

 

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Repair of Old Buildings Course
This popular short course has been delivered by the SPAB since the 1950s. Run over five days, it delivers an intensive programme of lectures and site visits and is presented by leading building conservation professionals. The SPAB approach of conservative repair and maintenance - established by William Morris in 1877 - underpins the course programme.
Date:
08/10/2018 - 12/10/2018
1 Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC2/18
St Andrew Holborn, St Andrew Street
Price:

£805 (with £300 deposit option)

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Old House Eco Course
Join the SPAB to learn how to make your home energy efficient and low carbon without devaluing the future sustainability or character of the building.
Date:
17/11/2018 - 17/11/2018
8 Introductory CPD, General interest,
REF:
HO1/18
St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate
Price:

£110 pp

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Mould and Timber Decay, Lunchtime CPD Session
Discover how to identify the causes of mould and timber decay in old buildings and how to control their impact. Part of our 2019 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
05/03/2019 - 05/03/2019
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
CPD/19
The SPAB
Price:

£40 pp, includes refreshments and a light lunch. Book the whole series of 3 for £90.

Course
Managing Bats in Old Buildings, Lunchtime CPD Session
Join us to learn how to manage the presence of bats in old buildings and how to incorporate their protection into building works and design. Part of our 2019 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
12/03/2019 - 12/03/2019
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
CPD/19
The SPAB
Price:

£40 pp, which includes refreshments and a light lunch. Book the whole series of 3 for £90.

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Vegetation and Old Buildings, Lunchtime CPD Session
Learn how to manage the impact of vegetation on old buildings. Part of our 2019 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
19/03/2019 - 19/03/2019
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
CPD/19
The SPAB
Price:

£40 pp, which includes refreshments and a light lunch. Book the whole series of 3 for £90.

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RC1 19: Repair of Old Buildings Course
FULLY BOOKED: This popular short course has been delivered by the SPAB since the 1950s. Run over five days, it delivers an intensive programme of lectures and site visits and is presented by leading building conservation professionals.
Date:
13/05/2019 - 17/05/2019
1 Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC1/19
St Andrew Holborn, St Andrew Street
Price:

£805, with a £300 deposit option. The course fee includes meals and travel for the site visit days (Wednesday and Thursday) and one night's accommodation (Wednesday). A year of membership of the SPAB is also included in the course fee.

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Photographing Old Buildings Workshop
The SPAB, in partnership with Union Chapel, presents this NEW workshop on photographing old buildings. Whether you are a beginner or regular photographer, this is a unique opportunity to explore the Chapel and receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition.
Date:
05/06/2019 - 05/06/2019
Course Introductory CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OE1/19
Union Chapel
Price:

£85 pp

 

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Sketching with Thread
The SPAB is delighted to present a NEW workshop led by embroidery and textile artist Susie Vickery. In this workshop, you will learn how to transfer your chosen image onto fabric and how to embroider a portrait using free-form straight stitch.
Date:
08/06/2019 - 08/06/2019
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest,
REF:
OE2/19
The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings
Price:

£95 pp

 

Course
STBA-SPAB Sustainable Traditional Buildings Annual Conference
This annual conference, jointly presented by the SPAB and the STBA, gives an update on current research, themes, and issues concerning the sustainability of traditionally constructed buildings.
Date:
11/06/2019 - 11/06/2019
2 Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, The Gallery, Alan Baxter
Price:

£127.19 with discounts available for partner organisations, SPAB members and STBA members