Courses at West Dean College

May 6-9, 2003
Cleaning Masonry Buildings
John Ashurst and Colin Burns

    An intensive and comprehensive course for practitioners and
    specifiers, covering the complex aesthetic, technical, practical
    and health and safety issues involved in the cleaning of stone,
    brick and terracotta buildings.

May 20-23, 2003
Specifying Conservation Works
John Ashurst and Ian Constantinides

    The course will cover specifying conservation works from
    inception to final account and post-contract debrief.

June 3-6, 2003
The Ecological Management of Historic Buildings and Sites
Alan Cathersides and John Thompson

    The course will look at the key habitats involved and their
    management, with particular reference to some recent examples,
    including the implications of wildlife legislation.

June 17-20, 2003
Conservation and Repair of Timber
Richard Harris

    An intensive introduction to timber-frame structures.  It begins
    by examining the original methods of framing and construction
    then concentrates on problems, failures and methods of repair;
    comprises lectures, case studies, demonstrations and practical
    exercises.

June 24-27, 2003
Advanced Masonry Repair Techniques
John Ashurst and Colin Burns

    A course designed for craftsmen, contractors and specifiers with
    experience of basic masonry conservation techniques, wishing to
    acquire specialist skills to tackle more difficult jobs.

June 15-18, 2003
The Conservation of Flint Buildings
John Ashurst and Colin Burns

    This detailed study of flint buildings covers the origins and
    characteristics of flint, regional variations in method and
    style of building, and the strengths and weaknesses of flint
    construction in different contexts.

All courses are UKP515 Residential and UKP410 Non-residential. Venue
for the courses: West Dean College, near Chichester.

Conservation Meets its Maker
August 31-September 10, 2003

    Opportunities are available to young conservators and art
    historians from Europe and the United States to join an advanced
    study course at West Dean College and the Conservation Centre
    Liverpool. The purpose of this interdisciplinary workshop is to
    offer an invaluable opportunity to investigate and practise the
    skills and techniques used by the makers of objects.

    The workshop will take a broad perspective from observation of
    artifacts, materials and making, through to current conservation
    practice and emergent conservation techniques. Participants will
    explore the making of objects as a learning process towards
    interpretation and conservation of the original. The format
    includes demonstrations, practical sessions, lectures, visits
    and case studies. Experienced tutors will encourage mutual
    exchange of ideas and experiences within the group. There will
    be an emphasis on shared experience and participants will be
    given the opportunity to discuss and present their personal
    research interests.

    Participants will be selected on the basis of a statement of
    interest, brief C.V. and reference from a personal tutor

    Bursaries are available to fully cover the cost of accommodation,
    full board and tuition fees but participants are responsible for
    their own travel costs.

Contact:

    Patricia Jackson
    West Dean College
    West Dean
    Chichester PO18 0QZ
    +44 1243 818294
    +44 1243 811301
    pat.jackson [at] westdean__org__uk
    <URL:http://www.westdean.org.uk>

Liz Campbell
Conservation Course Office


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