Craftworks 2017 – 2-day Heritage Stone Masonry Event
Event Information
Description
Craftworks 2017
2-day Heritage Stone Masonry Event
Set out, carve and embellish your own ovolo section from soft limestone and learn the art of indenting and plastic repair with direction and guidance from expert master carver Nick Roberson.
This is a unique opportunity for an intensive hands-on learning experience in Manchester. The event is perfect for architects and other professionals with a keen interest in heritage and conservation stonework
Over two sessions lasting a total of 9 hours you will get your hands dirty using practical craft skills to enrich your knowledge.
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Tickets:-
• Ticket price - £21.95 (for both sessions)
• Very limited ticket availability
Both sessions are part of one Craftworks event and attendance at session #1 is critical for advancing on to session #2; therefore tickets are sold as a pair and the ticket price is inclusive of both sessions.
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Session 1
Date: 25/07/2017
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Location: Manchester School of Architecture, Chatham Building, Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BR
Overview:
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introduction
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creation of templates
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marking/setting out stone
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begin carving ovolo section
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mortar mixing and plastic repair
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Session 2
Date: 01/08/2017
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Location: Manchester School of Architecture, Chatham Building, Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BR
Overview:
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finish carving ovolo section
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embellish ovolo section with egg and dart
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indent and re-carve section
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Q&A
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