The course offers the opportunity to learn about traditional materials, tools, structure, design and the maintenance and repair of historic buildings. The participants will be able to work on 14th century sites on small repairs under the supervision of leading European heritage tutors and INTBAU staff. There will be visits to a number of places with remarkable medieval architecture, including the villages of Viscri and Saschiz and the towns of Sibiu and Sighisoara, many included on the UNESCO Heritage List.
The training programme includes:
- introduction to INTBAU and the work programme;
- tools, conservation and restoration;
- structures & materials;
- lecture & practical: lime mortar for stone work, brick work and plaster;
- lecture & practical: mixing lime mortars & additives;
- lecture & practical: cutting out defective mortar from stone and brick work;
- lime pointing and dubbing out stone work and brickwork;
- question and answer sessions
To view the draft programme please click here.
“The reason why these courses are unique are that they give the students the opportunity to work on some of the most prodigious buildings in Europe. From day one of the course students use their hands encouraging their minds to always focus on the simplest way forward to achieve their goals.”
– Henry Rumbold MBE, Master Craftsman, UK
“The Traditional Building Skills Programme has so far been one of the best experiences and short courses of my life. The programme also gave me a boost for my own little local projects to do more research and use appropriate building materials and techniques and be responsible towards my duties as an Architect.”
– Jyoti Soni, Architect and Member of INTBAU India
REGISTRATION
The attendance fee is £990 and includes tuition, 14 nights accommodation, three meals a day, materials, tools, safety equipment, local trips and tea breaks.
To book your place safely online please click here.
The final report from the 2012 programmes can also be viewed by clicking here.
