Day 1   

• Introductory Lecture - Metalwork conservation, definitions and ethics
• Questions and discussion

Day 2   

• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals - Physical/chemical properties, corrosion mechanisms
• Cathodic protection - Theory and practice
• Ferrous metals - The making of iron and its traditional uses
• Techniques for shaping iron, surveys
• Repair techniques using hot and cold processes with case studies and samples
• Ironwork conservation techniques   

Day 3   

• Surface preparation and coatings
• Non-ferrous metals - Overview - Surfaces: patinas, corrosion assessment, cleaning 
• Introduction to work in progress, discussion on ethics 
• Tour of Conservation Workshops
• Specifications and contract procurement   

Day 4   

• Non-ferrous metals -Traditional manufacturing methods and uses
• Maintenance of metalwork
• Practical session in the Forge - Hot and cold repair processes - Participants may ‘have a go’ at selected techniques
• Discussion of techniques seen and done during the day   
• Issue of certificates and depart

What students need to bring

Please remember to bring work clothes/overalls and work boots (preferably steel toecaps) for practical sessions.  An umbrella may be useful on the short walk to the Forge.

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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