Geometric/ Victorian course.

[andyq]

you can count me in as well Phil.
What an awesome opportunity not only to meet and learn from you but to also meet lots of people off this fantastic site :hurray:
I look forward to it

 

[Dan]

Do we have a guesstimate on location and price yet? Let me know where when and how much. 🙂

I've pencilled this in and am willing to shift just about anything out of the diary for it.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Do we have a guesstimate on location and price yet? Let me know where when and how much. 🙂

I've pencilled this in and am willing to shift just about anything out of the diary for it.

Thanks Dan, that means a lot, but still early days yet. TJ is away for a couple of weeks, we will get together when he is back.

It will take some planning, so I think the new year may be the earliest. I spoke to Dave Rowley from Bal today and he was right behind the idea, he kindly offered us the use of his training work shop, also the training adhesives they use.

I will approach Original Style/ Olde English, to see if they would be willing to donate some field tiles and borders, to use in the lessons, we would not need great quantities. As we could re-use the tiles, thanks to Bal's kind offer of training adhesive.

I will be attending the next TTA fixer training committee meeting on 6th Nov 2013 at Bal, there are at least five lecturers from colleges up and down the country who sit on the committee, so I hope we may be offered their support, and maybe they might invite us to do the course at there venues.

Thanks for your support Dan, it looks like the first one may be on your doorstep.

 

[Dan]

Thanks Dan, that means a lot, but still early days yet. TJ is away for a couple of weeks, we will get together when he is back.

It will take some planning, so I think the new year may be the earliest. I spoke to Dave Rowley from Bal today and he was right behind the idea, he kindly offered us the use of his training work shop, also the training adhesives they use.

I will approach Original Style/ Olde English, to see if they would be willing to donate some field tiles and borders, to use in the lessons, we would not need great quantities. As we could re-use the tiles, thanks to Bal's kind offer of training adhesive.

I will be attending the next TTA fixer training committee meeting on 6th Nov 2013 at Bal, there are at least five lecturers from colleges up and down the country who sit on the committee, so I hope we may be offered their support, and maybe they might invite us to do the course at there venues.

Thanks for your support Dan, it looks like the first one may be on your doorstep.

Keep me posted Phil.

 

[johnryan]

sounds great, would you be doing one in the south or would it involve a trip north? either way would definitely be interested in going. have done a couple of simple types of these floors before, so could probably do with some formal training from proper experts, as had to turn down a good few due to not wanting to get out of my depth. look forward to any more news on this front. will there be auto emails on any future posts as been very busy lately and don't always get time to get on here much atm. cheers.

john

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

sounds great, would you be doing one in the south or would it involve a trip north? either way would definitely be interested in going. have done a couple of simple types of these floors before, so could probably do with some formal training from proper experts, as had to turn down a good few due to not wanting to get out of my depth. look forward to any more news on this front. will there be auto emails on any future posts as been very busy lately and don't always get time to get on here much atm. cheers.

john

John, we are in the early stages atm, it will be in the new year, and maybe done in a roadshow foremat.

Depending on the interest generated, if we can source venues all over the UK, then we could come to you, regarding the auto emails I hope Dan might help, sorry Dan...:yikes:

 

[johnryan]

fantastic, will be eagerly looking forward to more news on this for sure. cheers.

john

 

[chrisprendy]

hi phil i would be very interested but maybe a bit near to you ?? .how about if i promise to never quote on any of your work(quality not withstanding of course) LOL

 

[chris.tiling]

Definitely interested in a great opportunity....if you can bring it close enough to my location. Bound to be able to drum up some others as well via my contacts. Cheers for a great idea

 

[rj1884]

Hi Phil. I would definitely interested. Been tiling for about a year now so not sure if its a bit to early to be doing this but would definitely like to learn.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

hi phil i would be very interested but maybe a bit near to you ?? .how about if i promise to never quote on any of your work(quality not withstanding of course) LOL

That sounds like a plan Chris.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Thanks to all the members who have shown interest in this thread, I'm sure we can put together a comprehensive,easy to follow step by step tutorial, If TJ and I can't do it, then this skill will go the way of the dinosaurs.

Before anyone says it, yes TJ and I are Dinosaurs:lol:

 

[trevortine]

Phil this is an amazing opportunity. I've done a couple of these which turned out well but have to admit took a bit of time regarding setting out. Hats off to you and tj for sharing your life long skills. I would defo be up for this and will travel anywhere to learn and appreciate this fine art. Good on you fella!

 

[Saltire69]

Would travel as well Phil. Not alot off call for it here but would be interested in the course.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Just a few pics to show a pretty simple set out, this is the type of thing TJ and I would like to pass on to people who would like to attend the course. I am coming to the end of this one, the pics are not the best, but you will get the gist. NB. no double headers/ on point buff squares in border, no overlaps etc. variable within a couple of mm.

I am trying to show how with some good setting out, and some thought, anyone, once taught the techniques can achieve the pleasing overall effect.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Just todays update, variable gone in, I did ask if they would like a threshold feature but they declined, I did suggest they took the border into the stairs as is the traditional way, but the customer is always right.

 

[Tony73]

looks good

 

[Peter]

Nice work Phil.

Do you reckon you'll be video taping it and having some sort of DVD?

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Nice work Phil.

Do you reckon you'll be video taping it and having some sort of DVD?

The course you mean Peter? good idea. We could do with some help putting a slide show together on the course, I have got the pics and I'm sure TJ has, but not sure how to project them on to a large screen, but yeah a vid would be good.
Be good to put some names to faces.

 

[Diggy]

John, we are in the early stages atm, it will be in the new year, and maybe done in a roadshow foremat.

Depending on the interest generated, if we can source venues all over the UK, then we could come to you, regarding the auto emails I hope Dan might help, sorry Dan...:yikes:

I believe BAL have a training centre in Bristol , that would be nice 🙂

Still, never been to Oldham? so not to worried if up there.

Diggy

 

[PJ Tiling]

I believe BAL have a training centre in Bristol , that would be nice 🙂

Still, never been to Oldham? so not to worried if up there.

Diggy

BAL do indeed have a training centre here in Brizzel. It's in my local suppliers, Tile Flair. I've been trying to get them to run the schulter courses down there but to no avail

But I would rather travel up and do the course otherwise everyone down here will end up doing it and taking all the work😛rrr:

 

[White Room]

I find in listening to comments that traveling up and down the country would add some serious fee's to the course , a well established location with everything set out and local to the trainers would be far more beneficial to all IMO.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I find in listening to comments that traveling up and down the country would add some serious fee's to the course , a well established location with everything set out and local to the trainers would be far more beneficial to all IMO.

Fair comment Mark, this is exactly what we need to hear. Any suggestions are welcome, as TJ and I have nothing set in stone yet. Thanks.

 

[Diggy]

I find in listening to comments that traveling up and down the country would add some serious fee's to the course , a well established location with everything set out and local to the trainers would be far more beneficial to all IMO.

Hear hear , Gloucester.

Diggy 🙂

 

[Martyn Leeds]

Oldham sounds good to me!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Newcastle is always great, but in the spring it's magnificent!

 

[Saltire69]

Many a good night out in Newcastle John.

 

[Peter]

Belfast would be an ideal base. As much Buckfast as is required for the after party.

 

[STEVO]

i wonder does Dave @ Tradetiler have space in warehouse that could be used? midlands location, reasonably central to all? or maybe a session in midlands ish, and one more northerly?

 

[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.