Conservation Stone Repairs: Theory & Practice – Two-Day Course
17-18 April explore all there is to Cotswold geology balanced itinerary of theory and practical examples, along with demonstrations.
- Booking essential
On this two day course, you’ll discover and explore all there is to Cotswold geology balanced itinerary of theory and practical examples, along with demonstrations. We’ll be addressing aspects such as mortar repair, indent stone replacement, and laying your stone with lime.
Course Content: · Explore Cotswolds geology & stone types · Practice mortar repair and the basic fixing of stone · Explore indent stone replacement · Learn to lay stone with lime · The use of stone glue/resin, stainless steel components · Condition assessment & diagnosis · Preparation of heritage conservation mortars · Practice basic stone cutting & preparation for replacement
Who is this course for? · Anyone who wants to learn and understand how to repair stone in a traditional way, whilst strictly following conservation guidelines and techniques. · Useful CPD for anyone currently working in the heritage building sector; architects, surveyors, planning officers, etc · Anyone in construction/building services who is looking to diversify their skill sets.
Other useful information: · The course will be run from the Orton room, a wonderfully atmospheric craft studio. · Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided free of charge · Lunch will be at 1pm-1.30 pm. Please bring your own packed lunch. · All tools for this course will be provided. · Some prior tool skills would be useful, but this is definitely not an impediment to you participating on this program.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per Person | £300.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01285 821 751
- Suitability
Not suitable for Children
- Meeting point
The Orton Studio at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Coleshill village. Follow signs for the Coleshill Estate Office for the car park.
- What to bring and wear
Tools and equipment provided, but please wear suitable hardwearing work clothes.
- Accessibility
Toilets on site, including accessible toilet. Level access into the teaching space. Some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the building. Please contact us if you require an accessible parking space or if you would like to have an informal chat about access before you book.
Upcoming events
Gardening Course: The Cutting Garden
28 March and 30 May. In this course we will show you how to grow flowers from seed, how to harden them off so they are ready to embrace the change in temperature and give you a fabulous show all summer long.
Sold Out: Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Sorry, this event is now sold out. 29 March: explore the art of weaving on a rigid heddle loom.
Sold Out: Introduction to Blacksmithing: Forge Your Own Garden Tools
Sorry, these events are now sold out. 4th April and 20th June. Spend a day learning key blacksmithing skills and forging your own set of garden tools.
Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill
Monthly from March to October: find out more about some of the lesser-known chapters of the estate’s history and look behind the scenes of the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.