Entries categorized as ‘Conservation Projects’
Call for Volunteers
Due to unforeseen delays Cultural Heritage without Borders is now facing a UNESCO deadline and need volunteers, conservation students, carpenters and others with a strong interest in conservation to help us complete the painted wood in the Hadum Mosque in Gjakova, Kosova. Volunteers are welcome from December 1, 2008 until the end of January 2009. We can offer some accommodation, and an interesting experience working in a 16th century Ottoman Empire Mosque. Please contact todycezar@sapo.pt or todycezar@hotmail.com
Categories: Conservation Projects
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS at The Ironbridge Institute 2009
Webpage: www.ironbridge.bham.ac.uk/historic-environment.htm
3-4 Apr 2009
Practical workshop
1.The use of lime in historic buildings
24-25 Apr 2009
Practical workshop
2 .The conservation and repair of stone
8-9 May 2009
Practical workshop
3 .Ferrous and non-ferrous metals in conservation
15-16 May 2009
Practical workshop
4 .The conservation of twentieth century buildings
5-6 June 2009
Practical workshop
5 .The conservation of structural and non-structural timber
19-20 June 2009
Practical workshop
6 .Ceramic building materials
3-4 July 2009
Practical workshop
7 .Recording historic buildings
17-18 July 2009
Practical workshop
8 .Large object conservation or 10. Conservation of historic interiors
31 Jul-1 Aug 2009
Practical workshop
9. Introduction to traditional estate management
18-19 Sept 2009
Practical workshop
1a.The use of lime in historic buildings
Categories: Conservation Projects
November 3, 2008 · 1 Comment
INTBAU Nigeria is pleased to announce a 3-day workshop in traditional Hausa architecture. The event will take place in Kano, Nigeria, famous for its massive encircling earth wall and for its advanced earthen building tradition.
The second INTBAU Nigeria event was initiated to deal with part of a previous proposal made in 2007, which addressed the need to restore and conserve the devastated and ever-decaying Kano Walls. In this report what was clear was that there were three main factors which were responsible for the deterioration of the once prominent and impressive Kano Mud Walls:
1. Lack of educating local inhabitants on the importance of the walls as tangible heritage to the Hausa people;
2. Effects of overpopulation and poverty in Kano State; and
3. Modernity in Hausa-land.
All the above factors have significantly contributed and are continuing to contribute to the failure to protect the Heritage of the northern region of Nigeria. The “Restoration and Conservation of Kano Walls” proposed to reinstate the Kano walls in three stages – one of which is to set-up workshops in traditional Hausa building, as a way of reviving the almost lost method of construction, and in the quest to train local inhabitants, architectural and building students as well as other interest groups in the fundamentals of this simple and sustainable method of construction.
INTBAU Nigeria is hoping that this workshop will be an avenue that will help to encourage the preservation and conservation of Traditional Hausa Architecture, developments and innovation in mud or earth construction and to generally bring together a diverse group of individuals to get their hands dirty and acquire a new skill in a fun and professional environment.
More details: www.intbau.org/hausaarchitecture2009.htm
Dates: 16 – 18 January 2009
Categories: Conservation Projects
The Prince of Wales’s Building Crafts Apprentices scheme is an eight-month programme of applied study which offers building craftspeople the opportunity to enhance and advance their design knowledge and experience in traditional and sustainable building crafts.
HRH The Prince of Wales has highlighted the severe shortage of skilled craftspeople in the construction industry and the impact this has had on building sustainable communities. The decline of traditional skills worldwide poses a danger to the heritage sector, to new building construction, and to identifying with our cultural heritage and sense of place.
The Prince of Wales’s Building Crafts Apprentices scheme offers talented, enthusiastic and committed craftspeople the opportunity to enhance their vocational skills with the design knowledge, work experience and coaching necessary to succeed in a career in the traditional building sector.
We are looking for building craftspeople who want to bridge the gap between basic qualifications and becoming a master craftsperson. Successful applicants will be rewarded with an eight-month programme of courses and work placements, during which they will be given the opportunity to develop their craftsmanship and use their skills in a broad, holistic building context alongside other building professionals.
The closing date for applications is 15th January 2009.
More details: www.princes-foundation.org/index.php?id=23
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MA Conservation of Historic ObjectsAward title: MA Conservation of Historic Objects
Faculty: Art Architecture and Design
School: Lincoln School of Art and Design
Campus: Lincoln
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Entry Requirements: A degree or equivalent in any subject
Hours: Full-time, Part-time
Fees: 2008/09 UK/EU Full-time £3,350/yr.
Part-time £279 (per 15 credits).
2008/09 International Full-time £ 9,900.
If you have a passion for historic material and a desire to use practical as well as intellectual skills this programme could be your route into conservation and work in the heritage industry.
This hands on programme enables you to develop a wide range of practical conservation and restoration skills and to build on existing expertise. The programme provides you with advanced practical and theoretical skills, – together with an awareness of the application of principles of management to the field of conservation. This provides a sound basis for employment in the heritage sector both in the UK and abroad.
Webpage: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/courses/lsad/postgraduate/consv_hist/index.asp
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The Aim of the Short Courses at York is to update professionals’ skills, particularly in the areas of conservation and heritage management. All courses are housed in historic King’s Manor, and training is provided by the Department’s enviable team of specialists in one of the leading centres for research and teaching in the UK.
Lime
6-9 October 2008
THE STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF STONE
22-24 October 2008
THE STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF TIMBER
5-7 November 2008
EARTH AS A BUILDING MATERIAL
19-21 November 2008
BRICK, TERRACOTTA AND TILES
3-5 December 2008
THE STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC INTERIORS
21-23 January 2009
DECORATIVE HISTORIC PLASTERWORK
4-6 February 2009
THE STUDY AND CONSERVATION OF METALS AND GLASS IN ARCHITECTURE
18-20 February 2009
MODERN MATERIALS: particular challenges in conserving them
4-6 March 2009
CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS
from 19 January 2009
Webpage: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/Professional/Professional.htm
Categories: Conservation Projects
York has long been the premier centre in Britain for the study of stained glass, with unmatched resources in the Minster and city churches, leading conservation studios and the History of Art department’s lively Stained Glass Research School. This innovative programme, the first of its kind in the English-speaking world, offers an integrated study of stained glass and its conservation, meeting a perceived need internationally for a qualification in this field. It is taught in partnership with the Archaeology Department. The aim is to offer training for a variety of employment, in stained glass conservation workshops, but also in heritage management, arts administration, architectural offices, engineering offices, administration of historic buildings and museums. The programme will also be a preparation for higher research degrees.
The programme is designed to appeal to a wide range of potential applicants. They will include college graduates with an undergraduate degree in related fields (e.g., glass conservation, wall-painting conservation, art history, architecture, archaeology). Applicants without a college degree, but with exceptional experience or demonstrable skills may also be admitted, subject to an entrance test. All candidates should have some previous experience in glass conservation; preliminary placements can be arranged and some funding will be available for this from ICON, the national confederation of conservators in Britain.
More details…
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For over 40 years, the North of England Civic Trust has been active in conservation and regeneration across the North East of England, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. As a civic trust it champions public involvement in the processes that shape the environment, often working with local groups.
As a building preservation trust, it tackles dereliction on the high street and in the countryside, from modest local landmarks to the rescue of nationally important heritage on the brink of being lost.
See the website: http://www.nect.org.uk/index.php?page=heritage-skills-project-calendar-of-events
for a list of free day taster courses throughout the year.
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The AIA, in conjunction with Dorothea Restorations Ltd, offers an annual award of £500 and a handsome plaque to the project considered the best of that year’s entries. The Award’s purpose is to support and encourage voluntary conservation work on sites and artefacts of industrial, agricultural, and domestic importance.
BACKGROUND
The Award was originally launched in 1984, the tenth Anniversary of the founding of Dorothea Restorations Ltd., to commemorate the first decade of service to museums throughout the country. Its purpose is to support and encourage voluntary conservation work on sites and artefacts of industrial, agricultural, and domestic importance.The Award is made by and through the generosity of Dorothea Restorations Limited, and judged by a panel of judges, nominated by the Council of the Association for Industrial Archaeology.
The Award is administered by the Council of the Association for Industrial Archaeology, and is presented in conjunction with a suitable Conference or function organised by the Association. There will be one Award, consisting of a plaque together with a cheque for £500.00. In addition, entries which are commended by the judges will receive a Certificate of Commendation. The Award will be made annually, subject to receipt of a satisfactory application.
More details: www.industrial-archaeology.org.uk/aadoro.htm
Categories: Conservation Projects
Thu 17 – Fri 18 July 10.30-16.00
Cowm Water-Ski Centre, Off Tong Lane, Whitworth
As part of National Archaeology Week you can have an opportunity to become involved in the conservation of a quarryman’s hut, with support from an archaeologist and a dry stone walling instructor.
Limited places booking essential Pre-booking is required.
Contact: Dominic Cooper, Groundwork Pennine Lancashire, .
T: 01254 306575
E: dominic.cooper@groundwork.org.uk
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