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
The Need for Old Buildings to Breathe Re-Examined
Presented by SPAB Scotland

David Wiggins PhD will present his latest research, debunking myths about breathability and scrutinising the pervasion of chemical additives. A must see for all architects & specifiers!
Date:
27/04/2021 - 27/04/2021
Webinar Advanced CPD,
REF:
SCO/02
Virtual event: held online
Price:

Online CPD - £25

Start time 12 noon

Course
Repair of Flint Walls: Humble Heritage Workshop
One-day practical course providing an introduction to flint working techniques and the repair of traditional flint walls.
Date:
15/06/2021 - 15/06/2021
Course Introductory CPD,
REF:
HH1/21
Housedean Farm Campsite
Price:

£95 per person

 

Course
Humble Heritage Workshop Cement Removal and Hot Lime Pointing
BOOKING RE-OPENED! We have one place remaining on this popular course.
Date:
23/06/2021 - 25/06/2021
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD,
REF:
HH1/20
Moffat Old Churchyard
Price:

£200 pp (includes lunch and refreshments for three days)

Course
Humble Heritage Advanced Workshop: Lime Production
Two day course providing practical, hands-on experience with firing a field kiln and learning about the complete process of burning Grey Chalk.
NOW FULLY BOOKED - PLEASE REGISTER ON THE WAITING LIST
Date:
28/06/2021 - 29/06/2021
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD,
REF:
HH2 20
St Andrew's Chapel
Price:

£200 pp (includes lunch)

FULLY BOOKED - PLEASE JOIN THE WAITING LIST

Course
Historic Brickwork Masterclass: Repair of Historic Walls
This one day course will focus on the approaches, materials and methods for repairing historic brick walls.
FULLY BOOKED
Date:
14/07/2021 - 14/07/2021
3 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
OHP1/21
St Andrew's Chapel
Price:

£195.00 per person

Course
Historic Finishes Masterclass: Survey and Repair of Historic Interiors
One-day practical course providing an introduction to surveying and analysing historic interior surfaces.
FULLY BOOKED
Date:
14/07/2021 - 14/07/2021
3 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD,
REF:
OHP2/21
St Andrew's Chapel
Price:

£195 per person (includes lunch and refreshments)

FULLY BOOKED - Please register to the waitlist 

Course
Workshop Insight Visit (morning)
New sails for Kibworth Harcourt windmill.

A rare opportunity to see new windmill sails being built in the workshop and to discuss design, materials and techniques with the specialist contractors, Dorothea Restorations.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CANCELLED.
Date:
22/07/2021 - 22/07/2021
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, General interest,
REF:
KHPM2/21
Dorothea Restorations, Unit 15 Bristol Vale Trading Estate
Price:

£35 pp

Course
Workshop Insight Visit (afternoon)
New sails for Kibworth Harcourt windmill.

A rare opportunity to see new windmill sails being built in the workshop and to discuss design, materials and techniques with the specialist contractors, Dorothea Restorations.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CANCELLED.
Date:
22/07/2021 - 22/07/2021
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, General interest,
REF:
KHPM2/21
Dorothea Restorations, Unit 15 Bristol Vale Trading Estate
Price:

£35 pp

Course
Photographing Old Buildings Online Workshop
An appreciation of textures, details, space and light. This three-step workshop (June - September 2021) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR camera.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED.
Date:
22/09/2021 - 22/09/2021
Course Introductory CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OE2/21
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£65 pp

 

Course
The STBA SPAB 2021 Online Sustainability of Traditional Buildings Conference
This virtual conference will bring together UK experts in the field to present on key issues affecting the traditional built environment, and tools that can help provide potential solutions. Each session will be accompanied by a Q&A session to allow audience members the opportunity to ask speakers questions.
Date:
28/09/2021 - 29/09/2021
Webinar Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Online
Price:

£80 non-members

£65 members of SPAB or STBA