Technology and Tradition: using digital tools to support the traditional woodcarving process
Technology and Tradition: digital tools and the traditional woodcarving process
Lunchtime CPD Lecture: New Ideas for Old Buildings
CPD1 25
£20 full price
£15 concessions
Event details
Wednesday 5 March, 1pm – 2pm
Technology and Tradition: using digital tools to support the traditional woodcarving process
The first in our series of four lunchtime CPD lectures addressing the theme ‘New Ideas for Old Buildings’.
Greg Meeson and Matt Bateman will be delivering a presentation on their pioneering collaborative works in the restoration of carved historic features in wood. Their innovative and award-winning process introduces a wealth of digital technology alongside traditional skills to bring powerful new capabilities and efficiency whilst fully retaining the traditional skills of hand carving, fine joinery and conservation knowledge. This introduction of technology is deliberately focused on enhancing and uplifting traditional craftsmanship, rather than seeking to replace it. Their talk will explore their process, looking at how they combine capabilities from two distinctly different practices. It will look at their significant works for Stowe House where their creation of two richly detailed chimney pieces for Stowe’s State Dining Room showcases all aspects of their workflow.
Speaker bios
Matt Bateman, Historic Woodwork Consultant, Conservation Joiner and Wood Carver.
Matt is a craftsman with a comprehensive knowledge of historic woodwork and traditional techniques. He has run his own workshop for over a decade, working on classic hand carving and fine joinery projects, through to consulting on sites of great historic significance.
Some of his past projects include: New Court, Trinity College, Cambridge; Chichester Cathedral; and the completion of the solo hand crafting of a monumental, ornately carved reredos which he reinstated in St John the Evangelist Church, London.
Greg Meeson, Digital Consultant. 3D Scanning, Modelling and Digital Production Specialist.
Greg is a digital 3D specialist working across 3D modelling, scanning and production. He has run his own 3D design studio for over 15 years and has extensive skills and experience in the creation of finely detailed 3D models, CNC (computer numerical control) production and 3D scanning. Alongside his work in heritage and conservation, his design studio has created everything from museum installations to major advertising campaigns. His artwork has been exhibited in museums globally, most recently in the exhibition Le Rêve D’être Artiste at the Palais de Beaux Arts in Lille, alongside works by Manet, Gaugin, Picasso and Warhol.
About this series
Join us for lunch-hour sessions specially designed to give you a way to easily meet your CPD requirements and improve your understanding of building conservation.
Taking inspiration from the SPAB-STBA conference on ‘New Ideas for Old Buildings’ last November, we continue to focus on the challenges faced by traditional and historic buildings in the face of climate change, technological advancements, skills shortages and economic pressures.
Ideal for buildings professionals and students, as well as those with wider interest in heritage conservation, our expert speakers will explore where tradition meets innovation, and how the past informs the future.
Held via Zoom each talk will include a live Q&A session with the speakers. The recordings will also be available to watch for one month after the events.
The CPD sessions are £20 each (£15 concessions*) and can also be booked as a package of four at the discounted price of £65 (£48 concessions*).
* These concessions prices are available for students and people who are unwaged or on low income. There are no eligibility criteria, these discounts are available for anyone who needs them. This is a trust-based system and we do not require proof or even an explanation of the rate you choose
Other talks in this series
Wednesday 12 March 2025, 1pm – 2pm BOOK HERE
Nikolay Shahpazov, Bennetts Associates - Using site excavated subsoil to make earth blocks for building construction
Wednesday 19 March 2025, 1pm – 2pm BOOK HERE
Laura Morgante, Peregrine Bryant Architects - A lime seamless floor at the Royal Hospital Chelsea: an experimental approach from the tradition of Venetian beaten lime floors of the 18th century
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 1pm – 2pm BOOK HERE
Jonathan Garlick, The SPAB and Mal Fryer, Malcolm Fryer Architects - Touching the Old Lightly: New Ideas at the Old House Project
CLICK HERE to book all four lectures as a package for £65 (saving £15) or £48 for concessions (saving £12)
Assessment / Accreditation
A CPD certificate can be issued upon request.
Accessibility
- We will enable live transcriptions in Zoom. To find out more about this feature, please visit the Zoom website: Using call live transcription
Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email education@spab.org.uk
Partners
This event is brought to you in association with the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA)
The STBA (Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance) is an alliance of the UK's leading organisations associated with the conservation and improvement of traditional buildings. The STBA aims to develop policy, guidance and training to minimise risks and maximise benefits to traditional buildings and their owners.
About us
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is here for old buildings and the people who care for them. Based on years of experience and research we understand how old buildings work.
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Photo credit: Matt Bateman, Refinery Studios
