This is a unique annual fellowship scheme from the SPAB designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople who work with old buildings, and is open to 7 September.
SPAB writes:
Marly Lagnado 2024 stonemason Fellow said ‘I think I’ve already grown a lot since the start of the Fellowship. I’m being challenged by the constant social interactions and I’m definitely getting used to it. I’ve surprised myself by being so proactive even when I’m tired. Its getting easier to ask questions and to participate in conservation debates.’
The Fellowship is a training programme designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople involved in historic building repairs. The programme covers a wide variety of craft skills, including timber framing, lime plastering, thatching, blacksmithing, pargeting, flint knapping, stained glass, stonemasonry, bricklaying, slating and tiling. Fellows develop their own skills and approach to repair, and learn about other traditional craft techniques through site visits guided by experienced conservation professionals.
We recruit three or four Fellows each year, including one Millwright Fellow, whose programme runs continuously. Applications for 2027 Fellows are open.
Deadline for completed applications Monday 7 September. Please read the Fellowship Information Pack thoroughly for details before you apply. …
Application and Recruitment
Three or four Fellowships are awarded each year. The SPAB recruits Fellows on merit and is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity in the sector. We particularly welcome applications by people from backgrounds under-represented in building conservation (such as those from disadvantaged socio-economic background, women and Black and minority ethnic communities).
Please note that the offer of a SPAB Fellowship is subject to the applicant providing evidence of their right to live and work in the UK. The SPAB is not a registered sponsor body for the purpose of visa applications. Applicants from outside the UK and Ireland should check their eligibility for a UK visa before applying to the scheme. Please check the UK government website for more information.
