[Preservation] Pyhthagoras School Brick Repointing Class

[Thomas Potterfield]

The Pythagoras School for Skilled Building Craftsmanship


in conjunction with

The Historic Jackson Ward Association,

Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church,

  and Davies Masonry and Restoration Inc.

Fundamentals of Brick Repointing and Repair

April 7-11, 2008 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily

at 1 West Duval Street in the

Jackson Ward National Historic Landmark District, Richmond, Virginia

Warren Davies,

Davies Masonry and Restoration Inc., Instructor

Class Project and Scope: The objective of this class is to instruct  
masons in the basics of working with deteriorated masonry.  The  
historic house at 1 West Duval Street that will be the focus of the  
class is an early 20th century Colonial Revival townhouse.  The  
building has suffered from years of neglect from previous owners and  
the current owners, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church are developing  
long-term plans for rehabilitation. Skills that will be taught in the  
class include:

Working with lime mortars
Joint cleaning and preparation
Needling and bracing unstable masonry
Repointing common brick
Working with pressed brick
Cost: Complete scholarships are provided to persons working in  
construction as masons, laborers, or apprentices.  The cost of the  
class is $500 to all others. The cost of the class is generously being  
underwritten by a grant from the Historic Jackson Ward Association and  
donated services and materials from Davies Masonry and Restoration Inc.

Students: The class is limited to 6 students. Each student must have  
demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with brick masonry.  
Students must provide safety shoes and glasses, work gloves, and  
suitable work clothes.  Each participant must provide their own brick  
trowel, brick hammer, and masons’ brush. Residents of Jackson Ward are  
encouraged to apply

Applications: Student selections will be prioritized on the basis of  
the experience, enthusiasm, and career goals.  Applications will be  
accepted until 5:00 PM on March 28, 2008. Call 804-386-9516, e-mail ttylerpotterfield at gmail.com 
, or write the Pythagoras School at 312 S. Cherry Street, Richmond, Va  
23220 to obtain an application or for more information.



  
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