Brickwork Courses

Gerard offers bespoke courses in his own workshop for selected and established craftspeople, dedicated to the acquisition of historical knowledge and traditional skills. Subjects include: Historic forms of Jointing and Pointing, Limes, Lime Mortars, Gauged Brickwork, Tuck Pointing, Gauged Arch and Niche Construction, Carved and Cut and Rubbed Brickwork, Geometry.

"Without doubt, Gerard is very knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches, both on an academic and practical level. What's more, his enthusiasm, unreserved teaching sytle and structured approach means that a huge amount gets passed on to those on the course. Having been on several of his courses now, I can safely say that they have all been very worthwhile and enjoyable" Peter Sloane, Brick Image Ltd
" Having researched gauged brickwork and tuck pointing in various places, it was evident to me that Dr Gerard Lynch was the person I needed to contact about my interest in these historic brickwork practices. After speaking to Gerard on the phone I organized a one on one course on gauged brickwork. I had a detailed project coming up with this method of brickwork, the course proved invaluable in carrying out and completing the job to a high standard (finished project right). Having met and been taught by Gerard it became clear just how passionate and knowledgeable he is about all forms of brickwork and related historic building practices. I would highly recommend any tuition with Gerard. My experience was not only a discovery of historic methods in brickwork, but a pleasure to be shown how to use them in such a way, that was accessible and clear to any person interested in any of these processes. Highly recommended". Alan McArdle, Bricklayer
"Thank you again for the fantastic development opportunity you have provided me. I have really enjoyed the two tuck pointing courses I have taken with you. Your technical knowledge and expertise have proved invaluable to my personal development and allowed me to also further develop my business offerings" Geoff Spinks, Managing Director, Point Builders Ltd
Other students include: Charles Riley Philip Pearcey John Gorman Tony Turner Darren D'Archambaud Darren Brockhurst Robert D'Arcy Emma Simpson Neil Cooper Lyn Matthias	Patrick Gibbons Micheal O'Meara - Ireland, Bricklayer Tommy Walsh - Ireland - Office of Public Works William Foley -- Ireland - Office of Public Works David Watt Bryan Harryl Andy Mackie Jimmy Price - USA, Price Masonry Bill Neff - USA, Colonial Williamsburg Travis Brown - USA, Savannah Coastal Heritage Martin Degiorgio

Also numerous other craftspeople too many to mention, as well as extensive training programmes for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, National Heritage Training Group, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, National Trust, English Heritage. Also site specific training of craftspeople, such as gauged brickwork, for the restoration of the Queen Anne Summer House, Old Warden Bedfordshire, Simpson Conservation.