Intermediate Historic Brickwork-FREE

Date/Time
Date(s) - 01/13/2016
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
Henry Frerk Sons Workshop

Categories

• Brick
• Masonry

This informal class is a discussion and demonstration of bonds, arches, and techniques. There will be hands-on work, so please wear work clothes.

 

Course Objectives:

• To recognize major brick bond patterns
• Understand how to build using basic bonds
• Understand the benefits of different patterns

Course Overview:

• Overview of historic brickwork:
  • Terminology
  • Bond patterns
  • History of bond patterns
  • Characteristics
  • Associated architectural styles and applications
  • Brick types and mortar considerations
  • Restoration strategies/brick reuse
• Hands-on work (bonds)
• Overview of arches:
  • Types of arches
  • Terminology
• Hands-on work (arches)

Bookings