£105 per person
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 four-step workshop (May - July 2023) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. * FULLY BOOKED *
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, , 17/05/2023 - 12/07/2023
REF:
Virtual event: held online
OE1/23
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An Introduction to Ornamental 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 ornamental lime plastering techniques.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, 09/06/2023 - 10/06/2023
REF:
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH2/23
Price:
£495 per person

Course
Photographing Old Buildings Online Workshop
An appreciation of textures, details, space and light. This four-step workshop (July - September 2023) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. * FULLY BOOKED - sign up to waiting list *
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, , 19/07/2023 - 20/09/2023
REF:
Virtual event: held online
OE1/23
Price:
£105 per person

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An Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
This course is fully booked. Please sign up to the waiting list.
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques.
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, 06/10/2023 - 07/10/2023
REF:
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH3/23
Price:
£495 per person

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Understanding Your Old Building
This course is fully booked.
Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character.
Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, General interest, 09/10/2023 - 30/11/2023
REF:
Online
HO2/23
Price:
£115 per person

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An Introduction to Natural Cement & Septaria
Join us on this practical one-day course to learn about the history, production and application of Roman Cement, and about Septaria from which this and other natural cements were made.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, , 12/10/2023 - 12/10/2023
REF:
SPAB Old House Project
OHP4 23
Price:
£95

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One-Day Workshop: Practical Flour Milling
Join us for a one-day, practical workshop at Fosters Mill in Cambridgeshire.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, General interest 13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023
REF:
Fosters Mill
MS2304
Price:
£90 early bird offer until 22 September, then £120
Please note that the course is now fully booked and a waiting list is in place.

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The Repair of Old Buildings Course RC2 23
Join us for the online version of our popular Repair of Old Buildings Course. Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online Q&A sessions you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.
Date:
1 Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD, 13/11/2023 - 17/11/2023
REF:
RC2/23
Price:
£805 per person

Course
Scotland's Churches in Transition: Planning for the Future
Booking has now closed.
Date:
5 Intermediate CPD, General interest, The Ramshorn
29/11/2023 - 29/11/2023
Price:
Local Authority Employee - FREE (please use work email to register)
Places of Worship Forum Member - FREE (please use work email to register)
Student / reduced wage - £5
General Admission - £20
Ticket Sales Close - Monday 27 November at 12 noon

Course
Understanding Your Old Building
Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character.
This course is now fully booked and has commenced.
This course is now fully booked and has commenced.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, General interest, 05/02/2024 - 16/03/2024
REF:
Virtual event: held online
HO1/24
Price:
£115