Historic Brick Masonry Repair Masterclass Elvaston Castle and Gardens

Join us at Elvaston Castle for this hands-on two-day course. You will learn the essentials of historic brickwork repair from Terrence Lee, one of the UK’s leading authorities on historic brickwork and author of Traditional Brickwork: Construction, Repair and Maintenance.

Through a combination of live demonstrations and practical sessions, you will learn how to assess, prepare, and repair traditional brick walls. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry, while staving off further decay. 

Working on sections of wall in and around the stable yards will give you plenty of opportunities to try out your new skills on real historic masonry, under Terrence Lee’s expert guidance and supervision. Although this is an introductory course, you should come away from it with the confidence to identify and remediate defects and failures typically found in historic…