Vancouver Heritage Foundation: created as a private, charitable organization in 1992 by the Mayor and Council of the City of Vancouver, who remain its honorary patrons until today. Under the direction of a private citizen Board of Directors, the Foundation assists with the conservation of Vancouver's built heritage, in recognition of its public benefit.>

NEW!

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the launching of

Old School: Courses for Heritage Building Conservation

a unique educational series, open to the public, which offers certification and Professional Development Credits.

The May 3rd Core Course is full.
To get on the waiting list for a Fall Core Course
call 604.264.9642 or e-mail us.

Whether you already work with existing buildings or would like to increase your knowledge about heritage conservation, this course offers certification, learning credits and invaluable content specific to Vancouver buildings. Old School is especially relevant to:

Contractors or renovators
Trades people
Realtors
Planners or City staff
Architects, designers or engineers
Building managers or inspectors
Do-It-Yourselfers
Homeowners

The Mission Building Circa 1910 (archival photo VPL3893)

Old School courses will be hosted by the Mission to Seafarers in the “A” listed Flying Angel Mission building at 401 E Waterfront Road, which was open on last June’s Heritage House Tour. We are thrilled to continue a thriving collaboration with the Mission and believe their heritage building is the perfect “lab” for both technical and theoretical sessions. Parts of the building will be examined and restored as part of this interactive, hands-on course.

Core Course (6.5 hours on a Saturday/ Limited to 30 participants):

Heritage 101: Understanding Heritage Buildings $100-$125
Sat, May 3rd 9am-5pm

Mission to Seafarer's, 401 E Waterfront Road

* This one-day course will be held annually and is a prerequisite before registering for any elective courses in the series.

Elective Course (3-7 hours each/ Limited to 15-25 participants):

A selection of elective courses will be offered throughout the year.

Upcoming Elective Courses $12- $75

Planning & Managing a Heritage Project (Fall 2008, $75))
Windows and Their Conservation Part I (October 18, 2008, $50)
Researching the History of the Building (Fall 2008, $12)
Heritage Home Case Studies (Fall 2008, $50)
3 Historic East End Walking Tours (July & August, 2008 $42)
Heritage House Tour (June 1, 2008, $35)
Mid-Century Modern Residential Bus Tour (October 4th, 2008 $100)

Elective courses under design $50-$75

Exteriors of Heritage Buildings
Interiors of Heritage Buildings
Sustainable Heritage Projects
Conservation Plans
Masonry & Foundations
Heritage Gardens and Landscaping
Electrical System & Lighting Fixtures
Porches and Railings
Historic Colours: A Look at True Colour Schemes
Stripping Painted Surfaces
Windows and Their Conservation Part II
Working with Local Governments
Creating a Proforma

Course Fees

$500	Complete Series with professional development credits (core-course & 7 elective courses)
$400	Complete Series without professional development credits (core-course & 7 elective courses)
$125	Core course with professional development credits (6.5 hours)
$100	Core course without professional development credits (6.5 hours)
$18-$75	Elective course with professional development credits (3-7 hours)
$12-$50	Elective course without professional development credits(3-7 hours)

Professional Development accreditation (as of January 30th):

6.5 Core LU's for Core Course

3+ Core LU's for each Elective Course

APEGBC members: call the CPD at 604.430.8035 for your eligibility

PIBC

6.5 CPD LU's for Core Course

3+ CPD LU's for each Elective Course

27+ CPD LU's for entire course

Registration is now open! Call 604.264.9642 or e-mail mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org to reserve your spot.