Coopering (“white,” “slack,” & “tight”):
Apprenticed instruction in the arts of white cooperage (buckets, tubs, and other straight-sided containers), slack cooperage (casks for dry storage), and tight cooperage (barrels, pipes, pin kegs, and other liquid-tight containers. A thorough understanding and mastery of selection, seasoning, and preparation of materials, as well as of the history of this important craft, its […]
Traditional Carpentry & Joinery:
Apprenticed instruction in traditional design, engineering, and building of timber-framed structures (carpentry) and in the crafting of furniture, architectural elements, and other fine details (joinery), using traditional woodworking techniques. Related experience in the skills of shingling (roofing with wood shakes and shingles) and thatching (roofing with thatch material) will be included in the apprenticeship. […]
Traditional Stone- & Brick-Masonry:
Apprenticed instruction in the traditional building trades that feature stonework and bricklaying, with a focus on the design, engineering, and building of structures of enduring beauty and utility, using heritage methods and materials. Related experience in slating (roofing using cut slate) and plastering will be included in the apprenticeship. These courses will develop a […]
Blacksmithing, Whitesmithing, & Cutlery:
Apprenticed instruction in the metal arts of blacksmithing, whitesmithing (viz., highly finished blacksmithing, and cutlery. A well-rounded experience of making and maintenance of iron and steel tools, architectural ironwork, knives and other edged tools, and other metal goods will be taught, using time-honoured and traditional techniques. An emphasis will be placed on a thorough […]
Saddlery & Harness-Making:
Apprenticed instruction in the traditional art of making and maintenance of saddles, harness, and related tack items, with an emphasis on heritage methods and tools. Related instruction in the making of trunks, leather containers, and similar items will be included, along with an elementary understanding of heavy upholstering. An emphasis upon proper fitting of […]
Cordwainery (Shoe- & Boot-Making):
Apprenticed instruction in the making and maintenance of high-quality, healthful, bespoke shoe- and boot-making, providing in-depth understanding of measuring, patterning, making, and fitting skills under the tutelage of a Master Cordwainer and senior apprentices. Related instruction in lastmaking (viz., the making of wooden shoe forms, or lasts) and leather-currying will be featured. An emphasis […]
Other Arts, Trades & Skills:
Collegium Kingsgate will seek to explore and to offer other apprenticeships, mentored instruction, athletic skills, and enrichment experiences to its scholars as opportunities arise and as God provides. If you have an interest in a specific “Art & Mysterie,” Fine Art, Common Art, or Liberal Art that is not specifically mentioned, please contact The […]
