The hugely popular Care & Maintenance of Local Heritage course will be starting again soon, this time in Innishannon.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course would be most suitable for individuals and groups who may either have ideas for projects to promote heritage or who are seeking to rejuvenate existing projects. The course would also have a broad appeal for individuals with an interest in local heritage.
DURATION
This course will be on Tuesday nights from 7pm-10pm.
PROPOSED DATES OF TRAINING
Tuesday, 14th February to Tuesday 24th April
COST OF TRAINING
The fee for this course is €50
LOCATION: INNISHANNON
APPLICATION PROCESS
There is an application form available to apply to participate in this course. Please return by Thursday, 9th February.
Aim of the Course:
– To develop an understanding of the need for care and maintenance of local heritage in its widest context.
– To provide practical information and training in relation to the care and maintenance of local heritage.
– To encourage and integrated approach to the care of local heritage.
– To promote best practice in the care of local heritage.
– To enhance the capacity of local groups to work effectively as teams to undertake appropriate care of local heritage.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to heritage
Heritage: an introduction; Sources for research; Understanding and protecting natural heritage; Introduction to Archaeology; Heritage Presentation & Interpretation; Commemoration through Public Art; Architectural and built heritage: An introduction; Legal framework for heritage protection.
Tuesday February 21st, 28th & March 6th, 13th & 20th
Saturday March 3rd (10am—4pm) Fieldtrip—Exploring local heritage
Module 2: Care & Maintenance of Heritage
Care and Maintenance of Archaeological and historic sites; Conserving built heritage—theory and practice; Recording Local Heritage; Place-name and local identity. Workshop 1—Review of project research
Tuesday March 27th & April 3rd
Saturday March 31st (10am—4pm) Field trip—Issues in heritage management
Module 3: Capacity Building
Workshop 2—Village & Area Enhancement; Making A Heritage Plan; Funding heritage Projects; Walking Routes & Trails; Course review & presentation of certificates.
Tuesday April 17th, 24th & May 1st
For further information on this course, please contact Lisa Cashman at 023 8834035 or lisac@wcdp.ie.
