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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Plain Lime Plastering - April
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
24/04/2026 - 25/04/2026
Course General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
CH1/26
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:

£510

Course
Historic Brick Masonry Repair
Learn the essentials of traditional bricklaying techniques and traditional brick wall repair.
Date:
07/05/2026 - 08/05/2026
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
HBR1/26
Hatfield House
Price:

£495 per person

Course
Repair of Old Buildings Course Spring 2026
We are running a second in person Repair of Old Buildings course this year and there are still places available (28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026).

The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC1/26
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:

£910 per person

Course
Historic Flint Masonry Repair
Learn the essentials of flint working techniques and traditional flint wall repair.
Date:
04/06/2026 - 05/06/2026
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
HFR1/26
Hatfield House
Price:

£495 per person

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:
06/06/2026 - 06/06/2026
Course General interest
REF:
CH2/26
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:

£210

Course
Understanding Your Old Building
In partnership with the Jersey Building Preservation Trust, join us to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character. 
Date:
13/06/2026 - 13/06/2026
Course General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
HO1/26
La Société Jersiaise
Price:

£150

Course
Plain Lime Plastering
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
02/07/2026 - 03/07/2026
Course General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
CH3/26
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:

£510

Course
Repair of Old Buildings Course Autumn 2026
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC2/26
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:

£910 per person

Course
Practical Flour Milling Course - Blair Atholl
Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group environment. Blair Atholl Watermill is Scotland's oldest working watermill.
Date:
20/10/2026 - 20/10/2026
Course General interest Blair Atholl Watermill
Price:

£120

includes lunch