The removal of soiling or paint is not just an aesthetic consideration, but a physical intervention which may also have short and long term physical effects on the fabric itself. Deposits can be harmful to masonry but may be benign or even benificial. We will look at how and why cleaning has changed and current published guidance and legislation. You will learn how to identify the key types of soiling and coatings and understand how these interact with different stone types, brick, terracotta and render. We will use a wide range of techniques and equipment in the demonstration and hands-on sessions including making poultices and gels. This will help you appreciate how each discriminates (or not!) between soiling and substrate. The course is aimed at the full range of conservation professional from planner and specifier to practitioner.

Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above

Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.

6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).

8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.

Daily timetable

Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.

From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).

Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Last day

Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.

Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.

(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)

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