The project above is part of tile curve work training.
Our stage 3 Apprentices prepare a template to plan details producing an elliptical shape.
Sill tiles are cut to the required size and shape x 2, the template is then used to construct the brick work and render the surface accurately. Tiles are laid plumb, level and square with accurate face alignment and joint consistency and then grouted.
This looks like a very difficult task. is it their final assessment? Do they need to pull it apart each year so that the next group can do it? If so, it must be hard to pull apart all that hard work. I know that some tile shops display their tiles like this - do you ever work with tile shops to do the displays for them and at the same time give your students a chance to practice?
ReplyDeleteHello Susanne,
DeleteThe project is very challenging and is the second last project and assessment of the Wall & Floor Apprenticeship. No we don't do work for tile shops but the Apprentices get lots of practice between stage 1 and 3 to build on their skills nad experience. The way it works is, the students build their own project every time and demolish it after their assessment has been completed. Kind regards Enzo
Hello. Can you explain which year the student goes when they does this work?
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DeleteHello Stefan,
ReplyDeleteThe Apprentices do this training in stage 3 its the second last assessment before they finish. Kind regards Enzo
Hello Stefan,
ReplyDeleteThe Apprentices do this training in stage 3 its the second last assessment before they finish. Kind regards Enzo