Traditional Lime Mortars in Practice:
Mixing, Repointing & Minor Wall Consolidation
A practical two-day summer workshops, combining classroom sessions with hands-on construction training in the traditional use of lime.
This workshop will focus on mortar mixing, repointing, and minor wall consolidation on one of the high limestone walls of the former walled garden.
Whether you are a property owner, student, contractor, plasterer, mason, or heritage professional, this workshop offers valuable practical experience and knowledge. It is also suitable for those with a strong interest in traditional construction who wish to develop their understanding further.
Location: Slane Castle Demesne, Slane, Co. Meath, C15
Date: 21st and 22nd August 2026 Time: 9:30 am – 4.30 pm
The 2022 BLF Conference & Gathering took place in Belfast at the beginning of September.
Queens University Belfast was our venue for the conference.
The Great Hall designed by Charles Lanyon was the location of the Baker Memorial Lecture on the first night, September 2nd.
At this annual event, a variety of speakers including practitioners, specifiers, academics and historians presented papers on the use of building limes. There were site visits and tours organised during the 3 days.
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