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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Practical Flour Milling
Practical Flour Milling Day Course at Fosters Windmill
Date:
28/10/2022 - 28/10/2022
8 Introductory CPD, General interest
REF:
MS2204
9 Mill Hill
Course
Old House Project: Structural Proposals Course
Learn directly and on-site from the Old House Project's structural engineer about the complex challenges he and the rest of the project team encountered, and the proposals developed to solve them in keeping with the SPAB Approach. * FULLY BOOKED - please sign up to the waiting list *
Date:
30/11/2022 - 30/11/2022
8 Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, General interest,
REF:
OHP/22
SPAB Old House Project
Price:

£95 per person

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Understanding Your Old House Course
The SPAB presents this popular introductory course on the maintenance and care of solid-wall buildings. This modular, self-paced online course is designed to help you understand the construction and performance of traditional buildings and how to tackle common problems.
Date:
30/11/2022 - 30/11/2022
8 Introductory CPD, General interest,
REF:
HO2/22
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£110 per person

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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. * FULLY BOOKED - please sign up to the waiting list *
Date:
05/12/2022 - 05/12/2022
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
HRP1/22
Clore Learning Centre
Price:

£195 pp (includes light lunch)

 

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Old House Project: Plastering Course
One day workshop with master plasterer, Michael O'Reilly, combining introductory talks, live demonstrations and hands-on practical teaching at the SPAB's Old House Project.
Date:
07/12/2022 - 07/12/2022
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OHP5/22
SPAB Old House Project
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Humble Heritage Workshop: An Introduction to Bricklaying Using Traditional Mortars (Out of Season Lime Work & its Challenges)
During this one-day practical course you will learn from and work with Lynn Mathias, a leading brick & lime specialist, about how to lay brickwork using traditional mortars.
* FULLY BOOKED - SIGN UP TO WAITING LIST *
Date:
07/02/2023 - 07/02/2023
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
HH1 23
Hatfield House
Price:

£165 per person (including light lunch)

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Old House Project Course: Stonemasonry Repairs with John Lister & Jim Whitbread
During this one-day workshop at the SPAB's Old House Project you will be given a practical, hands-on introduction to the craft of traditional stone repair from expert masons, John Lister and Jim Whitbread.
Date:
22/02/2023 - 22/02/2023
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OHP1 23
SPAB Old House Project
Price:

£95 per person 

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Photographing Old Buildings Online Workshop
An appreciation of textures, details, space and light. This four-step workshop (April - June 2023) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. * FULLY BOOKED *
Date:
17/04/2023 - 21/06/2023
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, ,
REF:
OE1/23
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£105 per person

 

Course
An Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
Led by expert tutors, this two-day course presented by the SPAB, in association with the National Trust, provides a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques.
* FULLY BOOKED - please join waiting list *
Date:
21/04/2023 - 22/04/2023
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest,
REF:
CH1/23
Heritage Skills Centre
Price:

£495 per person

Course
Old House Project: Windows & Joinery Repairs
During this one-day workshop at the SPAB's Old House Project you will be given a practical, hands-on introduction to traditional window repairs from two experts: leaded stained glass specialist, Robert Croudace, and heritage joiner/carpenter, Callum McCaffrey. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED BUT YOU CAN REGISTER TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST
Date:
10/05/2023 - 10/05/2023
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, General interest, , SPAB Old House Project
Price:

£95 per person