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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Photographing Old Buildings Online Workshop
An appreciation of textures, details, space and light. This three-step workshop (July - October 2021) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR camera.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED.
Date:
06/10/2021 - 06/10/2021
Course Introductory CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OE2/21
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£65 pp

 

Course
An Introduction to Letter Cutting in Stone
A practical weekend course, presented by the SPAB in association with the National Trust, introducing the art of letter cutting in stone led by award-winning carver Thomas Ball and sculptor Rory Young.
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2022
Date:
22/10/2021 - 24/10/2021
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
CH2/21
Conservation Skills Centre
Price:

£440 pp

Course
An Introduction to Lime in Building
This one-day course, presented by SPAB in association with the National Trust, will introduce the different forms of lime available and explore its uses, such as pointing, plastering and lime washing.
FULLY BOOKED - please join the waiting list.
Date:
11/11/2021 - 11/11/2021
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest,
REF:
CH3/21
Conservation Skills Centre
Price:

£150 pp

Course
An Introduction to Lime in Building + Hot Limes in Building
Introduction to Lime + Hot Limes in Building course package - two workshops presented by the SPAB in association with the National Trust.
This package option is now FULLY BOOKED and closed.
Date:
11/11/2021 - 12/11/2021
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest,
REF:
CH3&4/21
Conservation Skills Centre
Price:

£270 pp for both workshops

Course
Hot Limes in Building
This course presented by the SPAB in association with the National Trust, draws on recent research into hot limes to explore their use in building – mixes, techniques and applications.
FULLY BOOKED - please join the waiting list.
Date:
12/11/2021 - 12/11/2021
Course Intermediate CPD, General interest,
REF:
CH4/21
Conservation Skills Centre
Price:

£150 pp

Course
Living with Your Old House
This modular online course (Oct - Nov 2021) 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. Includes access to live online Q&A panel.
Date:
13/11/2021 - 13/11/2021
8 Introductory CPD, General interest,
REF:
HO1/21
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£85 pp ‘Early Bird’ discount until 31 August

£100 pp 

Course
Good Housekeeping - Part 1
Caring for your old building’s historic fittings, fixtures and furnishings.

The SPAB has teamed up with ICON to offer an afternoon of online talks exploring good housekeeping for old houses and other buildings. Book for individual sessions or for the whole event.
Date:
25/11/2021 - 25/11/2021
Webinar Introductory CPD, General interest,
REF:
ICON1/21
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£45 per person - full price

£18 per person - students

Course
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.
FULLY BOOKED - please sign up to the waiting list.
Date:
05/03/2022 - 05/03/2022
8 Introductory CPD, General interest,
REF:
HO1/22
The SPAB
Price:

£130 per person

Course
Photographing Old Buildings Online Workshop
An appreciation of textures, details, space and light. This four-step workshop (April - June 2022) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR or mirrorless camera.
FULLY BOOKED
Date:
18/04/2022 - 22/06/2022
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OE1/22
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£95 per person

Course
An Introduction to Letter Cutting in Stone
A practical two-day course, presented by the SPAB in association with the National Trust, introducing the art of letter cutting in stone led by award-winning carver Thomas Ball and sculptor Rory Young.
FULLY BOOKED - please join the waiting list
Date:
06/05/2022 - 07/05/2022
8 Introductory CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
CH2/22
Heritage Skills Centre
Price:

£395 per person