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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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Ornamental Lime Plastering Masterclass
SPAB Ireland is delighted to announce a two-day Ornamental Lime Plastering Masterclass with specialist traditional plasterer Sean Wheatley.
Date:
Course Intermediate CPD Shankill Castle
19/09/2026 - 20/09/2026
Price:
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Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Forfar
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 Guthrie Village Hall
22/09/2026 - 22/09/2026
Price:
£12
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Introduction to Community Ownership of Rural Church Buildings
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore what your community needs to be aware of if you are considering ownership of a church building.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD Bedrule Church
23/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
Price:
Free
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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:
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD 28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
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Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
RC2/26
Price:
£910 per person
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Historic Brick Masonry Repair, Elvaston Castle Autumn
Join us for this two-day practical course 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 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD 09/10/2026 - 10/10/2026
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Elvaston Castle and Gardens
ECG2/26
Price:
£495 per person
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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 16/10/2026 - 17/10/2026
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Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH4/26
Price:
£510
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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:
Course General interest Blair Atholl Watermill
20/10/2026 - 20/10/2026
Price:
£120
includes lunch
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Surveying and Pathology of Traditionally Constructed Buildings Autumn
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD 21/10/2026 - 22/10/2026
REF:
St Thomas the Martyr
CPD3 26
Price:
Full price: £320 per person
Concessions: £195
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Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Glasgow
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic place of worship building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course General interest Garnethill Synagogue
29/10/2026 - 29/10/2026
Price:
£12
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Practical Flour Milling Course - Cambridgeshire
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 06/11/2026 - 06/11/2026
REF:
9 Mill Hill
MS2601
Price:
£90 (Early bird offer, book by 30 September, includes lunch)
£120 (includes lunch)