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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Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs.
Add lead welding and bossing to your skills set!
This masterclass led by Ian Hume, aims to provide professionals with a sound understanding of the philosophy of conservation.
Achieving the NOCN qualification: Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings
Online seminar - 1.5 Hour CPD - Gain a greater understanding of the process of Thin section analysis!
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 and how to approach re-pointing work in traditional buildings.
A 3 day workshop aimed at contractors, building on the knowledge and skills gained on 'C1 Making and Using Traditional Mortars'.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
This half day course will cover all aspects of working with limewashes including how to determine suitable finishes for a range of background types.
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.
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.
Our hints, tips and practical advice will help you extend your season working with lime mortars successfully.
Taught by our time served Stonemason, this two-day practical course is suitable for all abilities and covers an introduction to tools, techniques and uses of basic stonemasonry.
This course provides the perfect starting point if you are considering undertaking some simple repairs yourself or will enable you to speak your builder’s language and be confident that you are being given the correct advice.
Don’t rip out your sash and case windows! Come and learn how to carry out your own repairs.
We offer £100 discount for people booking our C1 and C2 course at the same time.
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.
Online Seminar / 2.5 Hour CPD - Gain a greater understanding of the process of mortar analysis!
2.5 Hours CPD - Gain a greater understanding of the process of stone analysis!
Are you working with mortars or need to provide a full working specification for a job? Then this online seminar is for you!
Are you dealing with damp problems? Then this is for you!
Drones have become more prevalent in our day to day life, from every nature documentary on Netflix to your cousin who got one for Christmas, and we will all remember the incident at Heathrow airport in December 2018.
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.