Tradition & Innovation Conference at Hampton Court

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As 21st century ironwork conservators, we have more options available to us than ever before. But in a field where each project presents new and unique challenges, how do we know which materials & techniques are appropriate for the job?

Traditional skills are passed on with the benefit of being tried and tested, but craftsmanship is a fluid process, naturally evolving as new technologies emerge. So are the ‘old ways’ always the best? Or can new technologies offer viable alternatives? What are the parameters when using modern materials with historic fabric? When is it appropriate and when inappropriate?

These are some of the questions we will be addressing at our ‘Tradition & Innovation’ conference at Hampton Court Palace on 8th October.

From fixings and coatings to casting, scanning and 3-D printing, we’ll be asking a variety of craft and conservation professionals to share their experience of what works. We hope you’ll join us as they showcase materials and methods both traditional and innovative, debating their pros and cons, so that we can identify the questions which will help us to make decisions in the different scenarios we face.

Find out more about the conference sessions HERE

Read more about our conference speakers HERE

** FREE ON-SITE PARKING FOR DELEGATES **

Registration opens 9.30am – Day closes 6.00pm (after tour of ironwork)

Sessions include:

  • Managing Change
  • Fixing
  • Coating
  • Repairing
  • New Technologies

You can purchase tickets from our shop here.

POST-CONFERENCE SOCIAL

Please join us for a drink at The Mute Swan. If you would like to book a table to eat, contact the pub direct via their website to make a booking.

Full programme details to follow. Follow us on social media for updates:

@historiciron on X

nationalheritageironworkgroup on Instagram

TICKET PRICE LEVELS*

NHIG MEMBER 

Business (employed): £100 (Early bird priceuntil 1st July £80)

Individual (self-employed): £75 (Early bird price until 1st July £60)

Student: £40

NON-MEMBER

Business (employed): £125 (Early bird oruce until 1st July £100)

Individual (self-employed): £100 (Early bird price until 1st July £80)

Student: £60

*We aim with our pricing structure to differentiate between those who are funding their own ticket, and those whose ticket will be covered by an employer and who will not lose any income by attending. Purchase at your own discretion.

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS &  LUNCH

There is no need to bring a ticket to the event, as all delegate names will be recorded.

If the delegate name(s) is different from the name of the person booking, please email Jessica on info@nhig.org.uk with the relevant delegate names for your booking.

 

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