Thursday 26 April 2012, 9.30am to 5pm

The course

Practical leadwork is intended for those who have attended the introduction course on the previous day, as this course is based on the practical aspects of working with lead sheet by bossing and leadwelding.  This practical course combined with the previous course will provide a basic understanding of the theoretical and practical application of working with lead sheet.

The tutor

Nigel Johnston is the General Manager for the Lead Sheet Association (LSA) responsible for delivery, development and assessment of leadwork and plumbing courses and qualifications, which are delivered from their technical and training centre in East Peckham, Kent.  He has over 25 years’ experience in the plumbing and leadwork industries.  After completing his apprenticeship in plumbing in 1983, it was then he gained a real passion for leadwork.  Over the years he has worked on many prestigious buildings for English Heritage and the National Trust.  Nigel joined the LSA in March 1997 as Technical Officer where he quickly realised the demise of leadwork training for all abilities.  He has been a visiting tutor at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum since 1999.

Participant information

In the interests of personal safety, delegates are asked to provide some form of protective clothing, i.e. overalls or warehouse coat and safety footwear for carrying out practical sessions.

Fees

£110 per person. All fees include tuition, teas and coffees and a light lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

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