£450
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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Maintaining Scottish Churches - Lochgilphead
In this free introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course General interest Lochgilphead Parish Church
28/05/2025 - 28/05/2025
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Historic Brick Masonry Repair Masterclass Elvaston Castle and Gardens Sept 2025
Join us for this two-day CPD masterclass on assessing, preparing and repairing traditional brick walls under the expert tuition of Terrence Lee. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry, while staving off further decay.
Date:
Course General interest, Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD 13/09/2025 - 14/09/2025
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Elvaston Castle and Gardens
ECG1/25
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Maintaining Scottish Churches - Cromarty East
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course General interest Cromarty East Church
16/09/2025 - 16/09/2025
Price:
£14 - Lunch included
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Introduction to Surveying Traditionally Constructed Buildings
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD Quarry Bank Mill
29/09/2025 - 29/09/2025
Price:
£175 Full price
£120 concession
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Introduction to Building Pathology
A practical, interactive introduction to traditional building materials, decay mechanisms and how to identify and resolve issues.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD Quarry Bank Mill
30/09/2025 - 30/09/2025
Price:
£175 full price
£120 concession
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Repair of Old Buildings Course (Online)
Join us for the online version of our popular Repair of Old Buildings Course. Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online Q&A sessions you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.
Date:
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
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Online
RC2/25
Price:
£815 per person (see below for group booking discounted prices)
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Practical Flour Milling Course
Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group. Traditional Miller Jon Cook will guide you through running the mill, covering everything - grain, gears, grading and more.
Date:
Course General interest 28/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
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9 Mill Hill
MS2502
Price:
£120 Standard
£90 Early bird offer - book by 21 October
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Introduction to Sash Window Maintenance and Repair
Join carpenter and timber specialist, Dr Joseph Bispham, and SPAB Technical Officer, Mary Henn, at our Spitalfields headquarters to learn the essentials of sash window maintenance and repair followed by mulled wine (or spiced apple juice) and mince pies in the courtyard.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD 06/12/2025 - 06/12/2025
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The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings
SW1 25
Price:
£120
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Practical Flour Milling Course
Try your hand at flour milling on this one-day course at Charlecote Watermill.
Date:
Course General interest 17/04/2026 - 17/04/2026
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Charlecote Mill
MS2505
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Price:
£120 Standard
£90 Early bird offer - book by 17 February 2026
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Surveying and Pathology of Traditionally Constructed Buildings
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD Quarry Bank Mill
20/04/2026 - 21/04/2026
Price:
Full price: £320 per person
Concessions: £195
Discounted rates for National Trust members