SNaB: A Practical Introduction to Natural Building
A School of Natural Building 3-day hands-on experience covering straw bale building, clay plastering, and lime plastering. Book individual days or the full set.
Date:
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th July 2026
Time:
10:00-17:00 each day
Location:
SMART Sheds, Brighton, BN1 8YJ
KEIM Paints: Managing Moisture and Breathability of Mineral Substrates
KEIM Paints offer informative webinars throughout 2026, covering various topics on the benefits and uses for their award winning mineral paints and renders.
Date:
Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Time:
12:00–13:00
Cost:
Free
Location:
Online
Green Register: Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain Part 2: Application
A 2-part lunchtime learning series covering the current Biodiversity Net Gain mandatory requirements and what you need to do for your projects to comply.
Date:
Thursday,16th July 2026
Time:
12:00–13:30
Location:
Online
Ty Mawr: Introduction to Lime (2 days)
A two-day course, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to lime in buildings
Date:
Thursday 16th & Friday 17th July 2026
Location:
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Transforming Homes: Putting people at the heart of housing transformation
One of three webinars in a series by the Transforming Homes consortium, tackling the challenges of upgrading homes built by local councils in England and Wales between 1920 and 1940.
Date:
Thursday, 16th July 2026
Time:
12:00-13:00
Cost:
Free
Location:
Online
BE-ST: Low Carbon Passport 1-day training course
An accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills & competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Date:
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Time:
9:30-16:00
Location:
NMITE, Canary Drive, Hereford HR2 6JT
natureplus Late Lunch: Wood Construction in Social Housing – Costs, Fire Safety, Modularity
The 2026 natureplus Late Lunch series focuses on creating sustainable housing - socially responsible, climate-friendly, and environmentally sustainable.
Date:
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Time:
12:00-12:45 GMT
Location:
Online
SNaB: Norwegian Timber Framing Course – Intermediate
The School of Natural Building offers a hands-on introduction to Grindbygg, an ancient Norwegian style of timber framing. Led by expert practitioner Richard Andersen.
Date:
Thursday 23rd to Tuesday 28th July 2026
Time:
9:00-17:00
Location:
Wales
Ty Mawr: Introduction to Thatching
A comprehensive 1-day course covering the history and styles of thatching, as well as practical hands-on work on a purpose built display.
Date:
Friday 7th August OR Saturday 8th August 2026
Time:
1-day course
Location:
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Cornish Lime: Lime Rendering & Plastering Course
A one-day course where you will gain a practical introduction to rendering and plastering with lime, including which materials to use, application and finishing methods and aftercare.
Date:
Friday, 14th August 2026
Time:
9:00-16:30
Location:
Cornish Lime, Bodmin, PL31 2DZ
Ty Mawr: Introduction to Lime (2 days)
A two-day course, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to lime in buildings
Date:
Thursday 20th & Friday 21st August 2026
Location:
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Cornish Lime: Lime Pointing Course
Develop a solid understanding of pointing with lime under the guidance of Phil Brown, including which materials to use, application and finishing methods and aftercare.
Date:
Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Time:
9:00-12:30
Location:
Cornish Lime, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2DZ
SNaB: Clay Plastering with Simon Lovatt
A 5-day practical course, learning the essential skills of clay plastering onto hempcrete walls.
Date:
Monday 24th to Friday 28th August 2026
Time:
All day
Location:
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Cornish Lime: Lime Rendering & Plastering Course
A one-day course where you will gain a practical introduction to rendering and plastering with lime, including which materials to use, application and finishing methods and aftercare.
Date:
Friday, 28th August 2026
Time:
9:00-16:30
Location:
Cornish Lime, Bodmin, PL31 2DZ
SNaB: Introduction to Cob Building with Louise Southwell
A two day dive into the world of cob building with experienced facilitator, Louise Southwell.
Date:
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 2026
Time:
All day
Location:
Cusop Dingle, Hay on Wye, HR3 5RF