This 5-day course begins by providing an in-depth study of the American fireplace & oven through an illustrated lecture of regional types & construction materials. A large collection of original fireplace & oven materials, hardware & fittings are available for examination at Eastfield. Students working in groups of 3 or 4 construct a fireplace & oven using salvaged brick & lime mortar.
Please note this class runs approximately from 9AM - 5PM. (Subject to Instructor Discretion)
BRICK FIREPLACE & OVEN BUILDING 1770-1840
Sam McKinney, independent scholar & operator of “Traditional Builder,” Dillsburg PA, John McMillen, Restoration Specialist & Mason, Brewster NY, William McMillen, retired supervisor of restoration, Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island NY
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 2 weeks notice before the scheduled class in order to receive a full refund. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by phone or by emailing info@historiceastfield.org