The Willowbank School

Willowbank is an innovative institution whose mission is to shape new approaches to the stewardship of historic places and sustainable communities through a model balancing the theoretical and practical.  It features a multi-disciplinary, experiential curriculum that educates a new generation of leaders in the field of heritage conservation who are able to understand complex challenges across disciplines, from design firms to skilled trades to community development.

Willowbank’s unique Three-Year Diploma program provides students with a professional network that can take their career path in many directions. Coursework focuses on developing skills and knowledge related to conserving our built and cultural heritage. Our focus on providing a well-rounded education in heritage conservation and sustainability is made possible by the exceptional faculty practitioners who came from across Canada, the United States, and Denmark.