Masonry 101 with Brandon Arnett

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In this workshop, students will learn about masonry, specifically vocabulary, terminology, and maintenance recommendations relevant to homeowners seeking to feel confident and independent when maintaining the masonry aspects of their home. After a presentation covering the basics, attendees will do a hands-on project laying a brick wall.

Lead Poisoning Hazard Disclaimer: All home renovation work can create a significant lead hazard if completed in a pre-1978 home. DIYD will provide Lead Poisoning Prevention resources to any workshop attendee living in a pre-1978 home. DIYD also hosts a lead safety class twice a year - we highly recommend that you sign up for the lead safety class before you complete these projects in your home if your home was built before 1978 and you have young children living in your home.

About instructor Brandon Arnett:

Brandon Arnett (he/him) lives in East Price Hill with his family. He began apprenticing as a brick mason in Cincinnati in 2007. He completed his apprenticeship and has been working as a brick and stone mason since 2013. Brandon stumbled upon an incredible opportunity in 2017 and began working under a classically trained Master Stone Mason from London, England. The amount of knowledge and plethora of skills acquired from a European mason led to Brandon's expertise in historic restoration. He founded Whitney Brickworks LLC in 2020 and is fully self-employed. Brandon believes that taking care of historic architecture keeps our city beautiful.

About Do It Yourself Darlin Workshops:

Do It Yourself Darlin (DIYD) hosts educational, hands-on home repair workshops for new and veteran homeowners, renters, and everyone in between. The program aims to empower anyone and everyone to feel comfortable and confident understanding the components that make up a house while learning home repair and tool use skills along the way. All of DIYD‘s workshops are geared toward beginners, pay-what-you-can, taught by local Cincinnati craftspeople, and open to everyone ages 16 and up.

DIYD is a program of the non-profit CDC Price Hill Will. DIYD’s programming is made possible through grant funding, sponsorships, donations, and workshop ticket sales.

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