Conservation of Architectural Ironwork 2-day CPD – Bath

Aimed at both craft practitioners and consultative professionals, this 2-day course held in the centre of the World Heritage City of Bath provides an introduction to the conservation of historic ironwork.

Lectures cover: historical context, metallurgy of wrought iron and steels, traditional tools, techniques, materials, design and manufacture, with a focus on the processes of restoration, surface preparation and treatments, specification & standards for heritage ironwork contracts, including a procurement and pricing exercise.

The lectures will be complemented by a walking tour & site visit to survey historic ironwork and develop a strategy for its conservation.

Aims of the day

Course tutors Geoff Wallis and Bethan Griffiths will guide you through the basic principles of assessing historic ironwork and making decisions about its care. Tender procedures often require the commissioner of the work to have knowledge of the medium in order to procure the best value. We aim to equip those wishing to commission work on listed ironwork with information they will find essential in the writing of specifications.

Course fee including lunches and course materials: £250