Cliveden Conservation in partnership with the Stone Federation, is delivering a Hot Mixed Lime Training Day, 14th May 2024 at Reading Abbey Ruins
Tickets: £200 + VAT (pre-booking required)
Booking: Email [email protected]
Cliveden Conservation in partnership with the Stone Federation, is delivering a Hot Mixed Lime Training Day, 14th May 2024 at Reading Abbey Ruins, Abbey St, Reading RG1 3BA.
This is a unique opportunity to learn more about using hot mixed lime mortar and practise your skills at the historic Reading Abbey ruins.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own small tools, trowels. Basic tools and materials, including H&S equipment will be provided.
10.00 – 11.30am (Reading Abbey Gate) Classroom presentation: An introduction to using traditional lime mortar on historic buildings.
11.30 – 12.00 Walk through Reading Abbey Ruins to Reredorter: Brief summary of application of lime mortars
12.00 – 13.00 (Abbey Reredorter) Practical Session 1:
13.00 – 14.00 (Reading Abbey Gate) Lunch
14.00 – 16.00 (Abbey Reredorter) Practical Session 2:
16.00: Finish