what is master craftsman?

[Stewart]

Re: what is master craftsman ////////

By the sound of it, a Blue Peter badge would give you more cred!

It would Doug...... as you have to actually do something to achieve a Blue Peter badge , rather than just hand money over!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

In my experience you either are, or your not. Let your work speak for you. Not some piece of paper, in the past a true master craftsman led a team of journeymen, including tradesmen, improver's, and apprentices. He would have his name entered in the doomsday book, I would imagine by royal decree. There are trade associations trying to get this time honoured accreditation restored for certain trades, tiling being one of them

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

who is that then phil???

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

who is that then phil???

TTA Dave, in conjunction with Skillbuild for tilers. I think also ornamental plastering, stonemasons, through their own trade associations. Still not off the ground yet for tilers, but these things take time.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Old thread I know, but it took me five years from being nominated to being awarded the title in London on March 10th 2014, Guild of Master Craftsmen is a sham, you pays your money you gets your membership.

I am proud to be one of four tilers in Britain to hold this accreditation. A real honour, not paid for, but earned over a lifetime of hard work and moving along with the changes that have occured in our industry.

So forgive me if I don't have much time for these so called trade organisations or five day / five week courses , they offer worthless bits of paper, they will never turn out real tilers.

Real tilers are not created in a classroom, but on site over many years. End of rant.

 

[Gazzer]

Real tilers are not created in a classroom, but on site over many years. End of rant.

And not by even reading this forum for a year doing a handfull of jobs for yourself and still getting basics wrong !

 

[Chalker]

A craftsman is not something you should ever call yourself!

you only are, if others call you one.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Phil Hobson IS a Mater Craftsmen!

So if you are wondering just look at his work.
Too many threads talk about 20 year Tilers not doing the business, but to survive in this trade for 40+ years you have to be exceptional!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

A craftsman is not something you should ever call yourself!

you only are, if others call you one.

I have never thought of myself as a master craftsman, but I was given that title by others.
I had no say in the matter, just turned up on the day, had a fantastic meal, got a gong and certificate, met some very nice people.

I remain Phil Hobson rag *** tiler from Oldham. My sons are proud, so that will do me, I have been called far worse in my time.

 

[John Benton]

I have never thought of myself as a master craftsman, but I was given that title by others.
I had no say in the matter, just turned up on the day, had a fantastic meal, got a gong and certificate, met some very nice people.

I remain Phil Hobson rag *** tiler from Oldham. My sons are proud, so that will do me, I have been called far worse in my time.

You only went for the nosebag Phil, did you go large? :sofahide:

You're right though Phil, there's a massive chasm between someone who is good at their job to being a master craftsman!!!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

You only went for the nosebag Phil, did you go large? :sofahide:

You're right though Phil, there's a massive chasm between someone who is good at their job to being a master craftsman!!!

I was just walking past John, they dragged me in , it must have been a case of mistaken identity.

Grub was spot on though.:lol: