C O N T E X T 1 3 1 : S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3 37 S IHBC Annual School Annual School 2012 School 2013 IHBC An 2011 IHBC Annual IHBC Annual School School 2013 IHBC IHBC Annual Scho at eaves level. Some differed with this view, citing the pitch of the roof as a consideration. Maguire was quick to explain that the tilt fillet served the valuable purpose of levering all slates tight to the ridge.The pitch had no relevance, he said. Given the clarity of the explanation, the rationale was there for all (including the original doubters) to see. The attendees had an opportunity to try their hands during the practical demonstrations. Kate and Crispin (neither of whom had previous lead plumbing or slating experience) clearly relished the challenge. With some expert guidance and tutoring from Maguire, they were, he said, ‘exceptionally good’. This left me somewhat deflated, as he chose to pass no comment on my performance (at least not within earshot), despite my relative veteran status. MikeWilliams Stone carving Picture the scene: a group of apprentices starting to learn the art of stone carving in a remote English village. This is not a historical description of a medieval workshop, but represents one of the moments of the Heritage Skills Fair. The difficulty in dealing for the first time with the instruments of work is visible. The hands try to adapt the best position for the mallet. The intensity of the force to be applied is still not well calculated. Mainly, the fear of letting down the master mason is stamped on the face of each pupil. Even so, with the patience that every teacher should possess, our master closely observes the attempt of each one of the pupils. He tries to advise on how to create the details of the figure of a flower. He gives tips as to the best angle of the chisel to obtain greater Zana Lloncari, Gus Astley Award student, learning leadwork RobertWalker at work with a torch (Photo: Liz Mayle) Delegates making their mark at the stone bench (Photo:TobiasVilhena de Moraes)
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