Geometric/ Victorian course.

[widler]

I don't think we can make it to northern, the soft southern lager and lime drinking Pansy's would morn about the rain and wind

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Just in case anyone has doubts about my credentials, on geometrics, this is all I have. Not a lot, but better than a piece of paper from some short course.

 

[White Room]

Phil we don't need convincing mate, your the man

 

[beanz]

I'm definitely interested too. You don't need to show me papers, I've seen enough photos of your work to know that I could learn a lot from you..

 

[charlie1]

Hi phil, here is my opinion from an tiler with 7 years experience, I would say I'm on the same boat of many other guys on here, I have covered pretty much anything domestic from splash backs to 100m2 floors in a variety of materials not to mention a few wet rooms too. I understand setting the plane of the tiles, where it's essential to make tiles 100% plumb and where not. Given the experience I have compared to let's say, someone with a years experience then I wonder how you can structure your course. I remember when I trained at nett I knew that there was only maybe another one guy on the course I could see had the ability to be a tiler and because the course was geared to give everyone a chance then at times I thought it could be moving faster.. I think if you start your course you need to be carefully what you say your gonna deliver. There are some guys on the forum who may turn up and will only slow the others down. ( I hope I don't sound arrogant by saying that) and I don't mean to offend anyone else with limited experience - if you remain dedicated and passionate about tiling then I'm sure you will get their but learn to walk before you run.


As for location then it's very obvious it should be in Scotland... (Joke), ... It must be somewhere central IMO, (Manchester - Newcastle)


Or...


Maybe this course would not need to be necessarily need to be hands on? We have all worked with tiles, you either lift them, cut them or stick them, so what are we learning? The set out, the procedure on which bit to do first, the methods,... Could this not be done using online videos where a student would pay a fee then get access?... Just an idea for you phil. (Hope I don't sound disrespectful to your craft by suggesting this.)

 

[Sean Kelly]

Phil, as a matter of interest how long did it take to do that hall? I secured a Victorian tiling job last year but have not started it yet. It's 7sqm. Any news on the course?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I think we are waiting to hear how things will turn out for Phil!
Things have certainly picked up over the last 7 months so I'am not sure how everyone's commitment will be.
As previously stated (possibly in another thread) if you need any advice or talk through a layout you can Pm Phil or myself if you wish.
I had a text/phone dialogue with 3fall last month and he put me right!

 

[Sean Kelly]

Thanks John. You are right. Help is offered on another thread I started. Cheers Sean

 

[prceramics]

 

[afright]

This is a bar surround that I finished last month it took me 6 days was a total of 21 m2 at the 45 degrees I would over tile then cut the 45 in when set using a grinder ,to keep it parallel from the bar made a template with exact width as it is very easy to go of line.I also made a small trolley with the tiles stacked on which made life easy.this design is known as Chatsworth,mind you did make a few mistakes with the triangle's mixing up the colour's, only human.