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Yosef Wosk, OBC
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A unique educational program, open to the public, which offers certification and Professional Development Credits.
Old School is especially relevant to:
contractors or renovators, trades people, realtors, planners or City staff, architects, appraisers, designers, engineers, building managers or inspectors, do-it-yourselfers, heritage commission members and homeowners.
Whether you already work with existing buildings or would like to increase your knowledge about heritage conservation, this program offers certification, learning credits and invaluable content specific to older buildings.
New! Sample Old School courses now on You Tube!
Click to view a podcast of An Overview of Vancouver's Architecture Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 (10 minutes each) presented by Donald Luxton as part of the program's Core Course Heritage 101: Understanding Heritage Conservation
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"As a heritage house owner and coordinator for a Heritage Society, I have found the Old School courses informative, extremely well organized and presented by experts in their related fields. You would be hard pressed to find a better value for your dollar.” Old School Participant
Core Course
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Heritage 101: Understanding Heritage Conservation*
Saturday, April 10th, 2010, 9am - 5 pm $100
(or Saturday, October 23rd 9 am - 5 pm $100)
* If you plan to obtain the Old School Certificate in Heritage Conservation, this one-day course is a prerequisite before registering for elective courses. |
Elective Courses
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Sustainable Heritage Landscapes
March 27th , 2010, 9 am-3 pm $75 |
course outline
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Researching the History of a Building - Part I
At VPL Special Collections
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm free |
course outline
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Researching the History of a Building - Part II
At the City of Vancouver Archives
Wednesday, April 14th, 6:30-8:30 pm $12 |
course outline
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Masonry & Foundations in Old Buildings
Saturday, May 8th, 2010, 9 am-3 pm, $75 |
course outline
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Historic Colours: A Look at Exterior Paint Schemes
(talk & tour) Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, 5-9 pm $50 |
| Self-Guided Tour |
Heritage House Tour
Sunday, June 6th, 2010, 10 am-5 pm $35 |
| Guided Tours |
Choose 3 Historic Walking Tours (3 tours = 1 elective)
Saturdays, July 10th & 17th & 24th, August 14th & 21st, 2010
10 am-12:30 pm ($14 each) |
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Vancouver Special Tour
Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 12-5 pm $25 |
course outline
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Conservation of Building Interiors
October 30th, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm $100 |
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Heritage & Sustainability Nexus
November 5th, 2010, 9 am-5 pm $100 |
Elective courses under design
- Electrical System & Lighting Fixtures
- Porches and Railings
- Stripping Painted Surfaces
- Metal Windows and Their Conservation
Course Fees
| $125 |
Core course with professional development credits (6.5 hours) |
| $100 |
Core course without professional development credits (6.5 hours) |
| $18-$125 |
Elective course with professional development credits (3-7 hours) |
| $12-$100 |
Elective course without professional development credits(3-7 hours) |
Professional Development accreditation
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Architectural Institute of BC
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Planning Institute of BC
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Appraisal Institute of Canada, BC |
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BC Landscape Architects |
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Building Officials Association of BC |
Registration is now open! Call 604.264.9642 or e-mail mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org to reserve your spot.
NEWS FLASH! Old School: Courses for Building Conservation wins a City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Merit. Click to see the list of the Heritage Awards>>
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Old School courses are often hosted by the Mission to Seafarers in the “A” listed Flying Angel building at 401 E Waterfront Road. We are thrilled to continue a thriving collaboration with the Mission. Their building is the perfect “lab” for both technical and theoretical sessions. Parts of the building will be examined and rehabilitated as part of this interactive, hands-on course. |
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