Fenland & Wash Group Working Party at Wangford Hall
Fenland & Wash Group Working Party at Wangford Hall
SPAB Members - £40
Non-members - £70
Event details
Saturday 17 - Tuesday 20 May
This Working Party is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on and save a piece of history, while learning some traditional craft skills along the way!
Following on from our successful Working Party last September, we'll continue to repair the historic boundary wall at Wangford Hall which has sadly suffered neglect over the years.
Under the guidance of specialists, you’ll learn how to repair a wall using traditional materials including chalk block, brick and flint.
If you can't attend the full four days you're still very welcome to join us. After booking, please email fenland.wash@spab.org.uk to confirm which days you'll be there as this will help with our planning.
Who is this event for?
This event is for anyone who want to get their hands dirty, learn new skills, and help to save a piece of history.
You will learn
By the end of this Working Party, you will have had the chance to try:
- Chalk burning in a test kiln
- Chalk mortar mixing
- Chalk block cutting
- Flint knapping
- Brick wall repair
Programme
This programme is subject to minor changes.
Day One
|
9am |
Briefing at Wangford Hall Garden Wall |
|
9.30am - 1pm |
Repair work with breaks |
|
1pm |
Lunch (provided) with flint knapping, chalk block cutting and lime kiln demonstrations |
|
2 - 5.30pm |
Repair work with breaks |
|
5.30pm |
Pack away |
|
6.30pm |
BBQ |
|
Evening |
Overnight camping available |
Day Two
|
8am |
Breakfast (provided) |
|
9am |
Briefing at Wangford Hall Garden Wall |
|
9.30am - 1pm |
Repair work with breaks (Free Wangford Hall Open House Tour 10am to 3pm) |
|
1pm |
Lunch (provided) with flint knapping, chalk block cutting and lime kiln demonstrations |
|
2 - 4pm |
Repair work with breaks |
|
4pm |
Pack away |
|
5.30pm |
BBQ |
Day Three
|
8am |
Breakfast (provided) |
|
9am |
Briefing at Wangford Hall Garden Wall |
|
9.30am - 1pm |
Repair work with breaks (Free Wangford Hall Open House Tour 10am to 3pm) |
|
1pm |
Lunch (provided) with flint knapping, chalk block cutting and lime kiln demonstrations |
|
2 - 4pm |
Repair work with breaks |
|
4pm |
Pack away |
|
5pm |
BBQ |
Day Four
|
8am |
Breakfast (provided) |
|
9am |
Briefing at Wangford Hall Garden Wall |
|
9.30am - 1pm |
Repair work with breaks (Free Wangford Hall Open House Tour 10am to 3pm) |
|
1pm |
Lunch (provided) with flint knapping, chalk block cutting and lime kiln demonstrations |
|
2 - 4pm |
Repair work with breaks |
|
4pm |
Pack away |
|
5pm |
BBQ |
You will need
Please bring
- Work clothes and steel toe capped boots
- Tent and camping gear if camping
- Weather-appropriate clothing, suncream etc
We’ll provide hard hats and high-vis vests.
Tutors
- Joe Orsi, blacksmith and historic buildings consultant
- Lynn Mathias, brick and flint conservation specialist and SPAB Guardian
- Jonny Garlick, SPAB Special Operations Manager
Accessibility
The conditions at this event are likely to include:
- Uneven surfaces
- Significant periods of standing and kneeling
- Time spent working outdoors
- Catering for dietary restrictions, if indicated on the booking form
Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.
We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.
All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Photo credit: Wangford Hall historic wall © Jonathan Garlick
