The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is holding the following workshops:
Maintenance and Repair of Wood Windows
Windows are one of the key defining elements of buildings, and with proper maintenance can have a life cycle of one hundred years before needed repair or replacement. Learn how to repair common issues and perform proper maintenance with Ryan Bahris, owner and operator of Extraordinary League Contracting Ltd (EXLE).
This in-person workshop will discuss the design and construction of wood windows, and practical considerations for their conservation and maintenance.
Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $75 + tax
Registration: click here
CPD Eligibility: 3.5 CPD points under category A4 (you will need to self-report these points)
Creating a Heritage Conservation Plan
In many municipalities in BC, a Heritage Conservation Plan is a mandatory document for development permits involving a listed heritage property or for the purposes of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, but it also represents a helpful and thorough decision-making process for owners of old buildings.
In this informative in-person workshop at Heritage Hall, heritage professional Elana Zysblat will illustrate how to create a Heritage Conservation Plan, using real case studies.
Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Cost: $45 plus tax
Registration: click here
CPD Eligibility: 3 CPD points under category A4 (you will need to self-report these points)
Heritage 101 on Demand
We are recruiting participants to participate in the pilot cohort of the new and improved Heritage 101 this fall. Funded through a grant from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, the new on-demand course will launch to the public in 2025.
If you are interested in participating, please contact us at mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org
