21 August until 26 August 2016
Cromford,  Derbyshire

Join DERBYSHIRE HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST for our summer school in August 2016 and stay in the heart of the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site whilst enjoying a five-day residential course (staying at Cromford Wharf Shed) which is open to built environment, archaeology and heritage students and early career professionals. During the week you will discover what heritage building conservation is and gain practical knowledge and skills for saving historic buildings at risk learning directly from professionals who work in the heritage sector.

The action packed event will include the opportunity to visit some of Derbyshire’s historic buildings at risk which do not have public access and also the chance to see behind the opportunity of successfully completed projects.

The programme will include:

• ‘What is heritage’ and conservation approaches to re-use of buildings/sites
• The DHBT appraisal methodology – theory and practical application
• Heritage value
• Community value
• Training and Engagement
• Financial viability and the ‘business of heritage’

There will be 1-2 site visits per day and practical workshops including:

• Condition monitoring
• Basic building recording
• Using archival sources
• Working with community stakeholder groups
• Traditional lime/brick work
• Traditional roofing

The IHBC recognises that this may provide continuing professional
development relevant to membership.

Full details of the course are available here.