Caring for Old Buildings - Rufford Country Park - Adult Learning

Key details

• Date: 5 - 19 June 2023
• Sessions: Mondays: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
• No. sessions: 3
• Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Newark
• For ages: 19+
• Group size: 5 - 12
• Cost: Free

About this course

Join us on this  fascinating journey into the world of traditional building techniques and how to care for historic buildings.  With a mix of theory and practical sessions, you will increase your understanding of tradition materials and skills so that you can confidently find skilled tradespeople to care for your old building.  ‘A stitch in time really does save nine’ and this course will be one of the best investments you’ll ever make for your historic building.  Designed for owners and managers of historic buildings and anyone interested in finding out more about the built heritage of Nottinghamshire. 

Each session will consist of a 1 hour presentation with Q&A, followed by a 2-3 hour practical session, tools provided (work clothes & sturdy footwear required)

Week 1:  Introduction to traditional buildings and materials:  practical session – traditional lime mixing and pointing 

Week 2:  Lime mortars, plaster and renders:  practical session – traditional lime plastering

Week 3:  Traditional wooden windows: practical session – repairing a traditional window

Practical sessions to be held at heritage sites to be confirmed.

Please note, this is a 3- week course, not drop-in sessions. Learners  will be expected to commit to attending  all sessions. 

Please wear sturdy footwear (no sandals)  and clothing suitable for practical work and possible inclement weather.

This course is programmed as part of the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

Book your place

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