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How can we best protect vulnerable surfaces without damaging historic material?
Which approaches cause least harm whilst promoting longevity?
And what are the factors which influence decision-making?
This one-day course will provide an overview of various methods of cleaning, treating and re-coating heritage ironwork, evaluating advantages & disadvantages, and illustrating how decisions are made in practice via a selection of case-studies.
Sessions will cover:
- Causes of coating failure
- Corrosion: types, rates & control
- Appropriate cleaning methods
- Surface preparation techniques
- Paint sampling & analysis
- Consolidate, overpaint or renew?
- Coating types & application
Course leaders
Adrian Legge, Blacksmith, Farrier & Educational consultant, FWCB, LWCB
Andy Thearle, Artist Blacksmith and Metalwork Designer, Ironart of Bath
David James, Conservation Blacksmith, George James & Sons
Peter Meehan, Conservation Consultant, Historic Metalwork Conservation Company
Who is it for?
All levels of experience and background are welcome. This day will be of interest to architects, surveyors, blacksmiths and other metalworkers, contractors, local authorities, property managers and owners of ironwork – anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the ironwork in their care.
Venue: Avoncroft Museum, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 4JR
TICKET PRICE LEVELS
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.
NHIG MEMBER (no evidence needed as we have a record of all members)
Business/organisation: £100
Individual (self-employed): £80
Student: £40
NON-MEMBER
Business/organisation: £120
Individual (self-employed): £100
Student: £50
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS & LUNCH
PURCHASE TICKETS FROM OUR SHOP HERE
There is no need to bring a ticket to the event, as all names will be recorded.
If the delegate name is different from the name of the ticket-buyer, please email Jessica via info@nhig.org.uk with the relevant delegate names for your booking. We will collect dietary and access information closer to the event.