£205, including lunch and refreshments.
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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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:
Course General interest 27/09/2025 - 27/09/2025
REF:
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH5/25
Price:

Course
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

Course
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

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:
Course General interest, Introductory CPD 03/10/2025 - 04/10/2025
REF:
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH4/25
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:
Course General interest 15/11/2025 - 15/11/2025
REF:
Virtual event: held online
HO1/25
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:
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
REF:
Online
RC2/25
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:
Course General interest 28/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
REF:
9 Mill Hill
MS2502
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:
Course General interest 17/04/2026 - 17/04/2026
REF:
Charlecote Mill
MS2505
Price:
Price:
£120 Standard
£90 Early bird offer - book by 17 February 2026