This three hour information session is suitable for anyone with an interest in the traditional craft of tuck pointing. The session will focus on tuck pointing in historic buildings and will include a walk to examine examples at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham as well as a demonstration of the process.
9.45am: Registration
10am-1pm: Session
There will be a coffee break
Charles Reilly is a highly experienced craftsman with a passion for repairing heritage brick buildings. As the managing director of Georgian Brickwork Charles leads a small team of specialist bricklayers in Kent. Georgian Brickwork focuses on using traditional methods and materials to repair and restore listed and period properties. Charles started developing his training programme in 2016 to ensure that his knowledge and skills are passed on to the next generation of bricklayers. More recently he has begun to offer a wider programme of courses to anyone with an interest in heritage brickwork.
This course is for anyone with an interest in heritage brickwork and the specialist craft of Tuck pointing, no prior experience or trowel skills needed
If you are a bricklayer and want to learn how to Tuck Point please book a place on Traditional Tuck Pointing GBB2
Courses for heritage professionals, homeowners and those with an interest in the conservation of heritage brickwork take place in groups of between 5/10 people depending on the topic. The focus of these sessions is on informing and awareness raising. Many sessions also include a demonstration of a practical skill with opportunities to ask questions and discuss problems.
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The Georgian Brickwork Professional Development Programme is hosted by Heritage Brickwork Training Ltd located in Unit 6 – Craft Workshop The Historic Dockyard Chatham Kent ME4 4TE. For information about travel options and parking please visit https://thedockyard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/opening-times-directions/
There are lots of places to stay nearby, including
Travelodge Chatham Maritime, Western Ave, Chatham ME4 4NT
Premier Inn Chatham Blake Ave Gillingham ME7 1GB
New workshops and events are added through out the year so check back regularly!