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We plan to lay the facing on the fireplace built during the Block Work course, as well as some of the already existing fire place.
You will learn
- Safety
- Tools and their use
- Identifying and grading stone
- How to read split/ methods and tools
- Making a corner stone (quoins)
- Types of mortars for different stone and uses
- Fundamentals of Block Work
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*students must purchase their own tool
With 20 years experience, Chris Bell will be your instructor for this project . Born in the South of England, Chris apprenticed with Stone Masons registered with the guild of Master Craftsman for four years. Working on projects in the UK for the Duchies of Cornwall estates (Prince Charles), and the National Trust . Eventually bringing his trade to Canada, winning awards for best restoration on a heritage home in Vancouver, BC. Chris continues his art on Gabriola Island, where he is much sought after for his skill in this traditional craft.
Contact ISBA to Register and for Tool Requirements
See Also:
Testimonials - from the students of Introduction to Stonework
Introduction to Stonework - Spring Class of '07 - Photos and Information
Introduction to Stonework - Spring Class of '06 - Photos and Information
Introduction to Stonework - Fall Class of '05 - Photos and Information
Introduction to Stonework - Spring Class of '05 - Photos and Information |
