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Katie Sludden

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Katie Sludden is a Technical Content Officer, working at the Engine Shed as part of the Technical Education and Training team. Her background is in Archaeology and Fine Art, with recent experience in Conservation Area Regeneration. She loves to develop engaging, inspiring and educational content.

Posts by Katie Sludden

Top tips for using and maintaining traditional interior paint and finishes

Friday 17 November 2023


Planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) project and thinking about using traditional paint and finishes? Or have you found an original paint...

How to get an authentic look with traditional interior paint and finishes

Friday 17 November 2023


Does a room in your traditional home (built pre-1919) need a fresh coat of paint? Or are you researching a...

Five lesser-known Scottish buildings that were never built

Friday 6 October 2023


Have you heard of the Scottish buildings that were never built? Would you like to see some alternative visions for...

Top early career tips from award-winning stonemasons

Friday 14 July 2023


If you’re thinking of training as a stonemason, or know someone that might be interested, discover what it's like from amazing apprentices.

Five Years of the Engine Shed: Our Staff Highlights

Friday 1 July 2022


We can barely believe it's been five whole years since we moved into our building in Stirling! As we start to move on from the pandemic and consider how best to support the building conservation sector going forward, in this blog some of our team reflect on their highlights from the past few years.