Building Crafts College
The Building Crafts College was established by the Carpenters’ Company in 1893 as the Trades Training School. The present purpose-built College was
established on land owned by the Company in Kennard Road, Stratford, East London
in 2001.Today The Building Crafts College teaches a wide range of courses including Fine Woodwork, Stonemasonry and other associated subjects connected with construction, conservation and
restoration.
In 2002 the College became a Government sponsored Centre of Vocational Excellence.
The College offers City & Guilds Diplomas in Stonemasonry and Fine Woodworking, apprenticeship schemes and NVQ/Construction Awards courses in banker masonry, architectural stone carving, bench joinery and shop-fitting, with conservation options and various short courses. Evening classes are also available.
The majority of students and apprentices currently supported by the Masons’ Company
attend the College.
Download an application form for grants from the Masons’ Company.
