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Andy deGruchy joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss his Craftwork Training Center, the historic masonry contracting and supply business and his philosophy of the body, mind, and spirit working together to create art. His 35 years of experience as a mason was highlighted as he explained his dive into the material science world and now working to help train the future craftsperson.
Contact:
Limeworks or Craftwork Training Center: 215-536-1776 Or email Andy at help@repointing.com
Bio:
Andy deGruchy is a brick and stone mason and historic masonry restoration contractor for 35 years based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Andy does all his work using specialty mortars and plasters that he has imported from France for the last 20 years. In 1999 he started LimeWorks.us, a specialty supply company that ships custom formulated replacement mortars for historic masonry structures throughout the United States. LimeWorks.us and deGruchy Masonry Restoration employs approximately 21 people. Andy also, operates a Craftwork Training Center, based in Telford, Pennsylvania, that teaches participants how to use LimeWorks.us mortar, plaster, and stone patching material called Lithomex. Andy is married to Audrey and they have four children.
Offer:
Veterans Discounts (call for details) and 50% off Craftwork Training Center courses for Buck’s County Community College students plus 1.5 prior learning units toward program requirements (offer extended to all other students)