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Stone Masonry

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Coed Hills Practical Basic Stone Masonry

Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th September 2010

With Master Stonemason Saul Nicholas from Coed Hills

9am to 4pm. Lunch 1pm to 2pm

This course is all about making useful stones for building simple buildings. Included is boning stone (making a flat surface), quoin making (making corner stones), pitching (striking off large mass of stone to leave rough face), punching (finer face) and foundation in building and setting out (using made stone). We will be using both Blue Lias limestone and Penant sandstone.

Whether you're looking to enter the trade as a Stonemason, expand your knowledge of working with stone, involved or interested in restoration and conservation, or perhaps own a stone property in need of maintenance, this course is the ideal place to begin.

What to bring

Please bring, safety boots, packed lunch and a brain. All other PPE (personal protective equipment) will be supplied - ie. eye, ear, lung, and hand protection.

Fees

£180 - waged
£160 - low waged
£140 - unwaged

Prices include all meals - all organic and locally sourced when not from the gardens - and camping. We have limited dorm-style accommodation for an extra £10 per night, on a first come first served basis.

If you do not require accommodation you are welcome to commute to the course. There are also local B&B options.

Local Price (Without camping and food):
£145 - waged
£130 - low waged
£115 - unwaged

To Book

Please complete the booking form below. A £50 deposit is required to secure your place.

For more information please call Charlotte Le Marchant on 01446 774084 / 07768 881157 or email coedcourses@gmail.com.