Introduction To Stonemasonry - 15th September 2008

Course Starts: 9:30am Monday September 15th, 2008

Course Ends: 1:30pm Wednesday September 17th, 2008

Course Duration: 2½ days

Places Available: 5

A very popular 2½ day stone masonry course designed to give students a thorough grounding in the techniques required for the production of dimensional stonework. Whether you're looking to enter the trade as a Stonemason, expand your knowledge of working with stone, or perhaps own a stone property in need of maintenance, this course is the ideal place to begin.

Under the expert tuition of professionally qualified and time-served Stonemason Sam, students of all abilities are taken from the very basics through to more advanced areas of stone masonry. Topics addressed include:

Correct use, care and selection of tools.
Working a true flat surface with no twist.
Creation of simple classical mouldings including the correct processes of production.
Mouldings with returns.
Working the column.

The stone used for the stone masonry courses is Lincoln limestone, a creamy white sedimentary stone rich in aquatic fossils and easy to work. The same stone was used for the construction of Lincoln Cathedral and more recently, it's ongoing repair.

Everyone who has attended my stone masonry courses has achieved excellent results and taken away with them fantastic pieces of work – testimony to the professional level of instruction I give throughout the course.

Meals And Refeshments

The cost of the course is inclusive of 3 lunches and 2 evening meals at local bar and restaurant The Falconer situated approx a mile from Cold Hanworth Forge. The Falconer is part of Welton Manor Golf Centre and boasts a full 18 hole golf course and well stocked fishing lake for those interested in extending their stay. The website address of The Falconer can be found on the Links page.

Refreshment breaks during the course are taken on an ad hoc basis with tea, coffee and biscuits in plentiful supply.

Accommodation

The cost of the course doesn't include accommodation. However, there are a number of Bed & Breakfast and self-catering establishments in the area. A list of contact details can be found on the Links page. If you would like accommodation to be arranged on your behalf then please contact me once you have placed a booking.

Health And Safety

Please be aware that all students attending courses are expected to provide their own safety footwear. Safety glasses are provided and are to be worn at all times. Cold Hanworth Forge is a working establishment and as such each course will commence with a Health and Safety briefing.

Course Starts: 9:30am Monday September 15th, 2008

Course Ends: 1:30pm Wednesday September 17th, 2008

Course Duration: 2½ days

Places Available: 5

Cost

The cost of the course is £265 if paid in full at the time of booking.

Alternatively you can pay a deposit of £50 now and a balance of £230 payable before Monday September 8th, 2008 (total of £280). Please note that paying in full will save you £15 compared to paying a deposit plus balance.

Payment Methods

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Cancellations and Alterations

The stated price of all courses offered on this website are inclusive of a non refundable £50 deposit. Should you wish to cancel for any reason you will be refunded any money you have paid minus £50.

If you have booked a place on a course but are unable to attend then you can transfer to another course on a different date providing there is an available place. If the course you transfer to differs in price then you will be debited or credited accordingly. Please give at least three weeks notice before your original course start date if you need to transfer.