2007 MHA Annual Meeting

Hands on Certification Testing

hands on certification
The test is to build a 2 ft. section of brick chimney level and plumb. William Davenport checks the results. He heads MHA's certification committee.

Colin Coveny shows off his technique. He started in the trade many years ago by serving
a traditional 4 year apprenticeship, in Alberta. He builds heaters, ovens, Rumford fireplaces, and
is an excellent stone mason.

hands on certification

hands on certification
John McDougall lives about 2 hours from my house, not too far from Colin.
He used to teach at Algonquin College's Heritage Masonry program.

hands on certification
Demonstration of the suction available with a rich clay mud and dry bricks and blocks.

hands on certification
Andre Demary tried his hands on. This was his first time laying brick, and he definitely seems to
have "the knack".

hands on certification
Tom Hagelund, a top notch mason, gives Andre a few pointers

hands on certification
Colin took quite an interest in Andre's development and spent a considerable time with him.

hands on certification
Jerry took quite a shine to Andre, even giving him an old trowel of his.

hands on certification
Proud of their new apprentice.

hands on certification
I even got to lay my ceremonial annual brick. It felt good.

hands on certification

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This page was created on April 23, 2007

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