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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Living with Your Old House Course
This NEW one-day course for home owners will introduce the SPAB Approach to living with your old house - to undertake home renovations and surface redecoration, explore your home’s history or retrofit your building for energy efficiency.
Date:
16/11/2019 - 16/11/2019
8 Introductory CPD, General interest,
REF:
HO2/19
Clore Learning Centre
Price:

£110 pp 

FULLY BOOKED

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Historic Finishes Masterclass
In partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this masterclass aims to consider how historic finishes are investigated and conserved - focusing on paint and wallpaper, and using the unique setting of Hampton Court Palace as a case study
Date:
19/11/2019 - 19/11/2019
3 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, Hampton Court Palace
Price:

£195 per person, which includes a light lunch

FULLY BOOKED

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Laser Survey Techniques, Lunchtime CPD Session
Discover how laser surveys are done, why they're useful and how the results are used to inform project and building management decisions. Part of our 2020 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
05/03/2020 - 05/03/2020
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
CPD/20
The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings
Price:

£45 per session.  

Course
The Historical Use of Timber as a Building Material, Repairs and Conservation
Join SPAB Essex for this CPD lecture by Dr Joseph Bispham
Date:
06/03/2020 - 06/03/2020
Course Introductory CPD, Cressing Temple
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Old House Eco Course
Learn how to make your period home energy efficient and low carbon without devaluing the future sustainability or character of the building.
Date:
07/03/2020 - 07/03/2020
8 Introductory CPD, General interest
REF:
HO1/20
Bristol Old Vic
Price:

£120 pp

FULLY BOOKED

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Party Wall issues and Historic buildings, Lunchtime CPD Session
Learn more about the scope of party wall requirements and types of party wall issues that arise most commonly in historic buildings. Part of our 2020 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
12/03/2020 - 12/03/2020
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
CPD20
The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings
Price:

£45 per session.  

Course
Managing H&S Risks in Traditional Mills
A day focusing on best-practice in health and safety matters, and the all-important issues around assessing and addressing risk.
Date:
17/03/2020 - 17/03/2020
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD,
REF:
MS2001
Hale Rd
Price:

£50 pp includes lunch

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Building Regulations and Historic Buildings, Lunchtime CPD Session
Hear about the implications of the Building Regulations for historic buildings, with particular reference to fire protection, acoustic insulation and environmental performance, in Georgian and Victorian houses. Part of our 2020 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
19/03/2020 - 19/03/2020
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, St Botolph's Church Hall
Price:

£45 per session.  

WEBINAR SESSION

 

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Understanding Building Performance, Lunchtime CPD Session WEBINAR
Learn about how various areas of building performance can be measured and their impact on historic building works and fabric. Part of our 2020 lunchtime CPD series.
Date:
26/03/2020 - 26/03/2020
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
CPD20
St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate
Price:

£45 per session.

FULLY BOOKED

 

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Conservation Principles: the SPAB Approach, Online CPD Session
SPAB Director Matthew Slocombe explains the SPAB Approach in relation to modern conservation work.
Date:
21/04/2020 - 21/04/2020
5 Introductory CPD,
REF:
CPD20
Price:

£25.00 per person.