North West Heritage Skills

Initially Heritage Skills will aim to develop short courses in the core craft areas of historic building conservation such as; the preparation and use of lime mortar, masonry repairs, timber repairs, lime plastering and rendering and repairs to historic roof coverings. These areas will later be developed in the future. Later developments will include the making of and repairs to stained glass windows, the conservation and repair of historic ironwork, the conservation of historic interiors including historic paintwork, historic wallpapers and graining and marbling and finally furniture restoration.