£200 for two days (includes lunch, tools and materials). Student discounts and bursary places are available.
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 Earth Building: Humble Heritage Workshop
During this two day course, participants will gain practical, hands on experience in a range of earth building and repair techniques
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, General interest, 21/06/2019 - 22/06/2019
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Priorslynn Farm
HH1/19
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Practical Flour Milling
A one-day course for all those wishing to learn more about operating a watermill and practical milling, hosted by miller Karl Grevatt at Charlecote Mill, Warwickshire.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, General interest 02/08/2019 - 02/08/2019
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Charlecote Mill
MS1903
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Until 31st May: £95 per person (early booking discount). Full fee £125 per person
Price includes course notes, lunch and refreshments during the day.
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Historic Brickwork Masterclass: Brick Selection and Replacement
Using the repairs to Apartment 39 at Hampton Court Palace as a case study, this one-day masterclass in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces combines lectures and hands-on practical work to explore brick selection and replacement in a conservation context
Date:
3 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Hampton Court Palace
10/09/2019 - 10/09/2019
Price:
£195 per person, which includes a light lunch
NOW FULLY BOOKED
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Approaching Building Repair Projects: Investigation and Research
This NEW one day course aims to give an illustration of the kinds of surveys and investigations you might undertake before starting works to a historic building.
Date:
8 Introductory CPD, General interest, Lower Grange Farm
12/09/2019 - 12/09/2019
Price:
£100 (includes refreshments and a light lunch)
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Repair of Flint Walls: Humble Heritage Workshop
Join the SPAB and flint expert John Lord at the church of St Nicholas, Feltwell, Norfolk, for this one-day practical course providing an introduction to flint working techniques and the repair of traditional flint walls.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, 12/09/2019 - 12/09/2019
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St Nicholas Church
HH2/19
Price:
£95 pp
NOW FULLY BOOKED
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Historic Ironwork Masterclass: Conservation of Historic Railings
This NEW masterclass, in partnership with HRP, will look at the conservation and care of historic iron railings and decorative work, using the work of Tijou at Hampton Court Palace as a case study.
Date:
3 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Hampton Court Palace
01/10/2019 - 01/10/2019
Price:
£195 per person, which includes a light lunch
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RC2 19: Repair of Old Buildings Course
This popular short course has been delivered by the SPAB since the 1950s. Run over five days, it delivers an intensive programme of lectures and site visits and is presented by leading building conservation professionals.
Date:
1 Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD St Andrew Holborn, St Andrew Street
07/10/2019 - 11/10/2019
Price:
£805 per person (£300 deposit option available) NOW FULLY BOOKED
Meals, travel and accommodation for one night (Wednesday) while we are away for the two site visit days are included in the course fee. Please note that meals, travel, and accommodation in London on the lecture days is NOT included.
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New Design for Old Buildings Seminar
Join architectural writer Roger Hunt and guest speakers for this afternoon seminar exploring the SPAB Approach to new design for old buildings, with insights from selected smaller-scale domestic and commercial projects.
Date:
2 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, General interest, 29/10/2019 - 29/10/2019
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Toynbee Hall
S2/19
Price:
£60 pp
FULLY BOOKED
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Mould and Timber Decay, Lunchtime CPD Session
Discover how to identify the causes of mould and timber decay in old buildings and how to control their impact.
Date:
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, 31/10/2019 - 31/10/2019
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The SPAB
CPD2/19
Price:
£40 per person
FULLY BOOKED
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Mould and Timber Decay, Afternoon CPD Session
Discover how to identify the causes of mould and timber decay in old buildings and how to control their impact.
Date:
5 Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, 31/10/2019 - 31/10/2019
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Clore Learning Centre
CPD3/19
Price:
£40 per person
FULLY BOOKED