Tag Archives: Woolmers Estate

Longford Academy 2021 Summer School cancelled

The Longford Academy have made the following announcement. “Uncertainty about COVID border restrictions means that we have reluctantly decided to cancel the Summer School planned for 7–13 February 2021.  “A good proportion of the course enrolments have come in from the … Continue reading

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Longford Academy – Planning a strong future in new hands

This year the Longford Academy will celebrate its tenth year.  And this brings exciting changes for the future of these hands-on building conservation courses at the World Heritage Sites of Woolmers and Brickendon Estates in Longford, Tasmania. Donald Ellsmore, Convenor … Continue reading

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LA9 – May 2018

Longford Academy, May 2018 The ninth annual APT Australasia Chapter Longford Academy was held at the World Heritage inscribed Woolmers and Brickendon Estates on 7-12 May 2018. The group of 25 participants included builders, tradespersons, materials conservators, architects, engineers, archaeologists, … Continue reading

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Longford Academy 9 open for registration

LONGFORD ACADEMY 9 Investigation and repair of significant building fabric Monday 7 May to Saturday 12 May 2018 The ‘Longford Academy’ is a 6-day program in conservation of traditional structures and building fabric, held at World Heritage inscribed Woolmers and … Continue reading

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LA Spring Workshop – 2 Sept 2017

In conjunction with the 2017 Longford Academy Spring Masterclass, the APT Australasia Chapter is pleased to announce a one-day workshop at Woolmers Estate on Saturday 2 September 2017.  This workshop will provide an opportunity for property owners and managers, and … Continue reading

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Longford Academy 2017 Spring Program

The APT Australasia Chapter has responded to the increased demand for participation at the annual Longford Academy with a new APT Longford Academy Spring Program to be held at Woolmers and Brickendon Estates, Tasmania, in late August 2016.  This will comprise three activities. LA Spring Masterclass for Wood Practitioners … 22-26 August 2016 A master class for […]

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Longford Academy (LA8)

The Longford Academy (LA8) held on 8-13 May 2017 was another highly successful activity for members of the APT Australasia Chapter and fellow heritage conservation practitioners.  The collaborative learning program at Woolmers and Brickendon Estates in Northern Tasmania included two … Continue reading

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Longford Academy Spring Workshop 2016

Longford Academy – Spring Workshop, August 2016 With TBCITB support this year, APT Australasia Chapter expanded the number and the skills level of Longford Academy offerings at the Woolmers Estate.   The week of 22–26 August 2016 saw the first master … Continue reading

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Longford Academy 2016 Spring Program

The APT Australasia Chapter has responded to the increased demand for participation at the annual Longford Academy with a new APT Longford Academy Spring Program to be held at Woolmers and Brickendon Estates, Tasmania, in late August 2016.  This will comprise … Continue reading

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Report from LA7 – May 2016

Forty-three local and international participants, and nine presenters and coordinators, attended the seventh annual  ‘Longford Academy’ (LA7) at the World Heritage Inscribed sites Woolmers Estate and Brickendon Estate in Northern Tasmania. LA7 concluded successfully on Friday 13 May 2016 — … Continue reading

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