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**

12:00 – 12:45 Registration

13:00 - 13.45 Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 Welcome talk & Lecture

15:30 – 16.00 Break

16:00 – 17.30 Practical

19:00 Dinner

20:00 Evening Session

**Day 2**

09:00 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations start

10:30 Break

11:00 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume

13:00 – 13:45 Lunch

14:00 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume

15:30 Break

16:00 – 17:30 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume

19:00 – 19:45 Dinner

20:00 Lecture

**Day 3**

09:00 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations start

10:30 Break

11:00 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume

13:00 – 13:45 Lunch

14:00 Lectures/ practical sessions/demonstrations resume

16:00 Discussion and questions

Course ends

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

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