Stonework
Restoration 
Wells Cathedral Stonemasons, one of Britain’s few
remaining providers of full apprenticeship training, has announced
the latest three apprentices to successfully complete their
training.
George Hael, Joe Phelps, and Kane Truckle have all qualified as
stonemasons, following their three-year apprenticeship at the
Cheddar based company.
The newly qualified masons undertook the academic elements of their
training at Weymouth College and Moulton College in Northampton.
Ryan Brunt, a Director of Wells Cathedral Stonemasons and the master
mason responsible for the company’s apprentice training, said: “All
three can be hugely proud of what they have achieved, and of the
unique skills they now possess.
“Although our computer-driven machines can now be used for cutting
and shaping huge pieces of stone, there is no technology replacement
for the traditional craftsmanship of the stonemason. It is crucial
that we preserve those rare skills”, said Mr Brunt, who began his
own career as an apprentice at Wells Cathedral Stonemasons.
Meanwhile, another of the company’s former apprentices has won a
national award. Martin Smith (23), who has worked for the company
since leaving school, is the joint winner of the 2007 Duke of
Gloucester Award.
And the latest recruit to join the company’s apprenticeship scheme
is Samantha Peacock (20), who undertook an art foundation course
after completing her A levels.
“Sam is making amazing progress, and is already producing an
unusually high standard of carving and tooling after just three
months”, said Ryan Brunt.
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