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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Course
Pargeting
Join us for a one-day introduction to this endangered craft, taught by leading expert Bill Sargent, in association with the National Trust.
Date:
27/09/2025 - 27/09/2025
Course General interest
REF:
CH5/25
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:

£205, including lunch and refreshments.

Course
Introduction to Surveying Traditionally Constructed Buildings
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Date:
29/09/2025 - 29/09/2025
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD Quarry Bank Mill
Price:

£175 Full price

£120 concession

Course
Introduction to Building Pathology
A practical, interactive introduction to traditional building materials, decay mechanisms and how to identify and resolve issues.
Date:
30/09/2025 - 30/09/2025
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD Quarry Bank Mill
Price:

£175 full price

£120 concession

Course
An Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
03/10/2025 - 04/10/2025
Course General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
CH4/25
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:

£499, including lunch, refreshments and practical lime guide.

Course
Understanding Your Old Building
Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character. 
Date:
15/11/2025 - 15/11/2025
Course General interest
REF:
HO1/25
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£120

Course
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:
24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC2/25
Online
Price:

£815 per person (see below for group booking discounted prices)

Course
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:
28/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
Course General interest
REF:
MS2502
9 Mill Hill
Price:

£120 Standard

£90 Early bird offer - book by 21 October

Course
Practical Flour Milling Course
Try your hand at flour milling on this one-day course at Charlecote Watermill.
Date:
17/04/2026 - 17/04/2026
Course General interest
REF:
MS2505
Charlecote Mill
Price:
Price: 

£120 Standard

£90 Early bird offer - book by 17 February 2026