Join us at Hatfield House for this two day hands-on cours e. You will learn the essentials of flint working techniques and traditional flint wall repair from specialist Lynn Mathias\, one of the few remaining practitioners of this endangered craft.
\n \nThrough a combination of live demonstrations an d hands-on sessions\, you will learn how to assess \, prepare and repair traditional flint walls. You will be working on a 17th -century garden wall in the grounds of Hatfield House\, giving you plenty of opportunities to try out your new skills on re al historic masonry\, under the expert supervision of one of the country’s leading flint specialists .
\n \nAlthough this is an introductory cou rse\, you should come away from this workshop with the confidence to tackle your own flint masonry r epairs.
\n \nFlint has been used as a bui lding material since Roman times\, prized for its durability and beauty\, as well as its abundance a nd availability. Masonry flint knapping is now a c ritically endangered craft\, but Lynn hopes that c ourses like this will help to pass on knowledge an d skills vital to keep the craft alive so it can o ne day be removed from the endangered craft list.
\n \nThis is an introductory/intermediate lev el course aimed at building professionals and craf tspeople seeking to work with or better understand flint masonry. It is also suitable for building o wners and caretakers keen to learn more about how to maintain and repair flint masonry.
\n \nBy the end of this co urse you will be able to:
\n \nLynn is a brick and flint specia list\, a former SPAB Guardian and founder of Mathi as Brick and Flint He has worked with brick and f lint in the conservation sector for over 30 years and teaches at West Dean College. Lynn has taught many of our brickwork and flint courses and sat on our Education and Training Committee from 2020 - 2025.
\n \nMyles is Lynn's son and has been rep airing historic buildings for over eight years sin ce leaving school. He has gained a City and Guilds qualification in brickwork and is an accomplished flint knapper. He regularly assists at SPAB Worki ng Parties.
\n \nPlease note that you will be learning at an area of the Hatfield House estate that is an active construction site.
\n \nAnything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email education @spab.org.uk
\n \nWe may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion\, including in print and online.
\n \nAll bookings are subject to our Te rms and Conditions.
\n \nImage credits: Flint Wall Repair\, Hatfield House 2024 © SPAB DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hatfield House for this two day hands-o n course. You will learn the essentials of flint w orking techniques and traditional flint wall repai r from specialist Lynn Mathias\, one of the few re maining practitioners of this endangered craft.\n \n \n \n Through a combination of live demonstrati ons and hands-on sessions\, you will learn how to assess\, prepare and repair traditional flint wall s. You will be working on a 17th -century garden w all in the grounds of Hatfield House\, giving you plenty of opportunities to try out your new skills on real historic masonry\, under the expert super vision of one of the country’s leading flint speci alists.\n \n \n \n Although this is an introductor y course\, you should come away from this workshop with the confidence to tackle your own flint maso nry repairs. \n \n \n \n Flint has been used as a building material since Roman times\, prized for its durability and beauty\, as well as its abundan ce and availability. Masonry flint knapping is now a critically endangered craft\, but Lynn hopes th at courses like this will help to pass on knowledg e and skills vital to keep the craft alive so it c an one day be removed from the endangered craft li st. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who is this course for?\n \n \n This is an introductory/intermediate level cou rse aimed at building professionals and craftspeop le seeking to work with or better understand flint masonry. It is also suitable for building owners and caretakers keen to learn more about how to mai ntain and repair flint masonry.\n \n \n \n You wil l learn\n \n \n By the end of this course you will be able to:\n \n \n \n \n Understand the charact eristics of flint used in historic masonry buildin gs\n Assess flint work condition\n Identify flin t finishes and bonding details\n Identify typical defects commonly found in historic flint masonry\ n Understand the various materials and techniques used in the repair and conservation of historic f lint masonry\n Prepare a repair specification for remedial works\n Carry out remedial work to flin t masonry\, including jointing and joint finishes\ n \n \n You will need\n \n \n \n Please wear over alls or working clothes you don't mind getting dir ty\, and flat\, enclosed footwear\, ideally steel toe-capped boots. All other PPE is provided. \n The work will involve kneeling so you may wish to wear knee pads or bring a suitable kneeler cushion .\n We will mostly be outside\, so we recommend y ou wear warm layers and bring waterproofs in case of rain. \n \n \n Practical information\n \n \n \n Parking is available at the main car park\, wher e we will meet at the start of each day\n From th ere we will car share to the site\, where there is limited parking \n There is a toilet and handwas hing facilities on site\n A light lunch will be p rovided. Please indicate any dietary requirements in the booking form\n \n \n Tutors\n \n \n Lynn Ma thias\, lead tutor\n \n \n Lynn is a brick and fli nt specialist\, a former SPAB Guardian and founder of Mathias Brick and Flint He has worked with br ick and flint in the conservation sector for over 30 years and teaches at West Dean College. Lynn ha s taught many of our brickwork and flint courses a nd sat on our Education and Training Committee fro m 2020 - 2025.\n \n \n \n Myles Mathias\, assistan t tutor\n \n \n Myles is Lynn's son and has been r epairing historic buildings for over eight years s ince leaving school. He has gained a City and Guil ds qualification in brickwork and is an accomplish ed flint knapper. He regularly assists at SPAB Wor king Parties.\n \n \n \n Accreditation\n \n \n Thi s course is recognised by the IHBC for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). \n \n \n \n Acces sibility\n \n \n Please note that you will be lear ning at an area of the Hatfield House estate that is an active construction site.\n \n \n \n \n The ground will be uneven in places\n The wall and s urrounding area are muddy in places\n Work to the lower parts of the wall will involve kneeling or crouching\n There is no seating available\, but y ou are welcome to being a camp chair or stool\n \n \n Anything we can do to make this event more acc essible for you? Please email education@spab.org.u k (mailto:education@spab.org.uk?subject=Historic%2 0Flint%20Masonry%20Repair%20-%20accessibility)\n \ n \n \n Photography\n \n \n We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotio n\, including in print and online.\n \n \n \n \n A ll bookings are subject to our Terms and Condition s (https://www.spab.org.uk/content/terms-condition s-spab-events-and-courses).\n \n \n \n Image credi ts: Flint Wall Repair\, Hatfield House 2024 © SPAB \n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T090000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T170000 LOCATION:Hatfield House\n Hatfield Park\n Hatfield\n Hertfo rdshire\, AL9 5HX\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.spab.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1385 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR