Conservation Stone Repairs: Theory & Practice – Two-Day Course: 17th – 18th April 2026
£300.00 incl VAT
Heritage Lime presents:
Conservation Stone Repairs: Theory & Practice
A two-day course in association with the National Trust.
17th-18th April 2026 – 9am – 4:30pm
This program has been developed by a professional architectural stonemason and historic building conservator/consultant as an introductory educational package.
On this course, you’ll discover and explore all there is to Cotswold geology through a 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.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to learn about repairing stone in a traditional way; whether you’re an architect, surveyor, or someone in construction who is looking to diversify their skill sets.
You can find more information about our courses by following this link.
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This is a two-day course taking place across 17th - 18st April 2026, at the following address:
Course Content:
· Discover and explore Cotswolds geology & stone types
· Practice the mortar repair and the basic fixing of stone
· Explore indent stone replacement
· Learn to lay your 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 during two short mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks.
· Lunch will be at 1pm-1.30 pm. Please bring your own packed lunch.
· All tools for this course will be provided due to the specialised nature of this work.
· This program will be limited to 10 applicants, due to the complex nature and time that some of the processes take.
· Some prior tool skills would be useful, but this is definitely not an impediment to you participating on this program.
Enrolment & payment must be received 2 weeks prior to course commencement. Last minute cancellation will only be refunded in full with valid reason.
Should you like to spread the cost of the course please email us directly and we can invoice you and set up a plan to spread the payment across 2-3 instalments.
