We run a wide range of courses throughout the year, from traditional building skills for repair and conservation, as well as masterclasses from beginner to advanced level and beyond.
The level of practical hands-on 
and technical 
content are represented by the number of icons indicated on each course (3 = High 1= Least)
Please take a look at them all and if you're not sure then please contact us if you would like to discuss which course is suitable for you or your employees. We are always happy to help learners choose the right course.
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Most Popular Practical Training Courses
Making and Using Traditional Mortars C1-Contractor Level 1
Two day introductory course aimed at contractors and those with trowel skills, this practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology, how to approach re-pointing work in traditional buildings.
Traditional Masonry Repair C2-Contractor Level 2
A 3 day workshop aimed at contractors, building on the knowledge and skills gained on 'C1 Making and Using Traditional Mortars'.
Repairing Traditional Masonry P1 - Professional Level 1
This 2 day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the use of a range of lime and other traditional binders for the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry.
Masonry Building Conservation- Principles and Techniques P2-Professional Level 2
This course provides confidence in the repair principles, materials and techniques for traditional masonry buildings, covering mortar manufacture, practical repair methods and techniques, and aftercare of lime based materials.
Lime Pointing
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs.
Practical Hands-On Training
Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
This one day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the preparation and application of plain lime plaster to both lath and masonry backgrounds which abound our historic buildings for internal wall and ceiling finishes.
Introduction to Stonemasonry
This two-day practical course taught by our time served Stonemason is suitable for all abilities and covers an introduction to tools, techniques and uses of basic stonemasonry.
Introduction to Scottish Slating Practices
This one day course aims to provide an introductory guide to traditional Scottish roofs including function, structure, external roof shapes, typical details and decorative features, the causes of deterioration and the main causes of failure.
Repairing Traditional Masonry Structures
This one day workshop covers the construction and appropriate repair of traditional masonry structures such as culverts, tunnels, light houses, viaducts, canals, harbours, retaining walls, piers and masonry arch bridges
Making, Using and Specifying Hot Mixed Lime Mortars
This one day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the preparation and use of’ hot mixed’ lime mortars, that is, mortars prepared by slaking quicklime, sand and natural hydraulic lime binders (and possibly other additives like tallow
Sash and Case Window Repairs
Don’t rip out your sash and case windows! Come and learn how to carry out your own repairs.
Rubble Wall Building
This practical two day course will equip you to set out, construct and finish a traditional rubble wall using a variety of building stones and traditional lime mortars.
Surface Repair of Stone
This course will teach you how to carry out a successful surface stone repair with an understanding of the materials and when and where it may be appropriate.
Rendering and Harling with Lime
This hands on course will enable you to apply a variety of external lime render finishes to a wide range of backgrounds including matching to existing finishes.
A Guide to Winter Working with Lime
Our hints, tips and practical advice will help you extend your season working with lime mortars successfully.
Built Environment Technical Seminars and Masterclasses
Retrofitting Traditional Buildings Principles and Practice
An online technical masterclass, running over 2 half days, covering emerging research, best practice and case studies in the field of upgrading traditional and historic buildings.
Internal & External Lime Finishes - A place for all mortars masterclass
This latest masterclass in the ‘A place for all mortars’ series aims to give context in harling practice, show case studies of worked examples of both harling and plastering, and give some steer as to how we cope going forward with harsher weather.
The Structural Repair of Historic Buildings
This 2 day masterclass led by Ian Hume aims to provide professionals with a sound understanding of the philosophy of conservation.
Mortar Analysis Explained
2.5 Hour CPD - Gain a greater understanding of the process of mortar analysis!
Stone Analysis Explained
2.5 Hours CPD - Gain a greater understanding of the process of stone analysis!
Damp in Buildings
Do you have damp problems? Then this is for you!