Conservation Courses

We have tried to make this section comprehensive, however if there are opportunities/links that could be added please contact us with the details.

Please note that all information relates specifically to ironwork conservation.

NHIG CPD Course
Two day intensive course providing an opportunity for professionals and crafts people alike who wish to learn the basic principles of assessing historic ironwork in situ and make decisions about its care. Ideal for those wishing to commission work on listed ironwork, whether architects, surveyors or conservation professionals with information they will find essential in the writing of specifications.

West Dean College

West Dean College offers various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in the conservation of metalwork: https://www.westdean.ac.uk/specialisms/metalwork

Institute for Conservation (Icon)
Good links from this site to training in conservation through higher education.

Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)

Various training courses in conservation

Several universities offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in metals conservation and in Historic Building Conservation.

The IHBC carries a full list of these and other related courses: https://ihbc.org.uk/Recogonised_courses/