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
3.30–5pm: Registration
5.45pm: Welcome Talk
7pm: Dinner
8pm: Evening Session

Day 2
9am: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations start
10.30am: Break
11am: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume
1-1.45pm: Lunch
2pm: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume
3.30pm: Break
4-5.30pm: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume
7-7.45pm: Dinner
8pm: Lecture

Day 3
9am: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations start
10.30am: Break
11am: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume
1-1.45pm: Lunch
2pm: Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume
4pm: Discussion and questions
Course ends

Minor changes to this timetable may be made at the Tutors' discretion.

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