£225
Check out our events for homeowners, conservation professionals and history lovers! We’ve got a range of online and in-person courses, workshops, talks and site visits.
Use the drop-down feature to find the right event for you, or check out our flagship courses this autumn.
Repair of Old Buildings course Understanding Your Old Building online course
Course
Learn how to improve the thermal performance of traditional buildings without compromising their historic fabric on this masterclass, taught by the expert team from Ty-Mawr Lime. Covering moisture movement, breathability, natural insulation materials, lime systems and common retrofit mistakes, it is ideal for homeowners, builders, architects and conservation professionals.
Date:
Course 29/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Shankill Castle
Price:
Conference
A one-day conference, Honest Repair: 150 Years On, hosted by SPAB Scotland, invites papers that explore the relevance, application, and influence of the SPAB Approach in contemporary conservation.
Date:
31/08/2026 - 31/08/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Playfair Library
Price:
To submit a paper: FREE
To attend conference: costs TBC
Visit
Join us for an informal SPAB Scotland pub meet-up and chance to meet this year's Fellows - a relaxed chance to catch up with members, volunteers and friends. We have reserved space in the historic Leslie’s Bar on Ratcliffe Terrace, Southside, Edinburgh and hope to see you there!
Date:
02/09/2026 - 02/09/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: John Leslie's Bar
Price:
Free - just your bar bill!
Course
SPAB Ireland is delighted to announce a two-day Ornamental Lime Plastering Masterclass with specialist traditional plasterer Sean Wheatley.
Date:
Course 19/09/2026 - 20/09/2026
Audience: Intermediate CPD
Location: Shankill Castle
Price:
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Visit
Join us for a guided tour of the oldest Post Mill in Leicestershire, which we recently repaired. This is a unique opportunity to visit the mill, not normally open to the public.
Date:
19/09/2026 - 19/09/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Windmill Farm Park
Price:
Free event
Time slots can be selected when clicking the Book Now button. Please note that places are limited to six people per time slot.
Visit
Join us for a guided tour of the oldest Post Mill in Leicestershire, which we recently repaired. This is a unique opportunity to visit the mill, not normally open to the public.
Date:
20/09/2026 - 20/09/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Windmill Farm Park
Price:
Free event
Time slots can be selected when clicking the Book Now button. Please note that places are limited to six people per time slot.
Course
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course 22/09/2026 - 22/09/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Guthrie Village Hall
Price:
£12
Course
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore what your community needs to be aware of if you are considering ownership of a church building.
Date:
Course 23/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD
Location: Bedrule Church
Price:
Free
Course
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
Course 28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
Audience: Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC2/26
Location: Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:
£910 per person
Course
Join us for this two-day practical course on assessing, preparing and repairing traditional brick walls under the expert tuition of Terrence Lee. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry, while staving off further decay.
Date:
Course 09/10/2026 - 10/10/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
ECG2/26
Location: Elvaston Castle and Gardens
Price:
£495 per person