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Stone Craft (1984) | Restoring Sydney Technical College | Artisans of Australia

What does it take to restore a 19th-century sandstone building with the same care and craftsmanship as its original construction? In this episode of Artisans of Australia, master stonemason George Proudman leads the restoration of weathered stonework at Sydney Technical College, built in 1891. Using traditional tools and techniques, George demonstrates how greystone from Wondabyne Quarry is selected, shaped, and fitted to match the original fabric of the building. With quiet authority and deep respect for the craft, he explains the geometry behind stonework, the centuries-old methods of cutting and dressing stone, and the philosophy of sympathetic restoration—where every replacement must honour the skill of the original mason. The film concludes with a reflection on the enduring nature of stone buildings and the pride that comes from leaving a lasting mark on the built environment. For George and his fellow masons, stonecraft is more than a trade—it’s a legacy. Artisans of Australia is a six-part series that documents rare and specialised restoration skills across Australia. Each episode features intimate narration from the artisans themselves, offering insight into both their techniques and the traditions they preserve. From the Film Australia Collection, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Title: Artisans of Australia: Stone Craft NFSA ID: 320059 Year: 1984 Credits: Produced by Film Australia for the Australian Heritage Commission Director: Paul Humfress Producer: Pamela Paddon Cinematographer: Ross King Watch more from the Artisans of Australia series:    • Artisans of Australia: Heritage Restoratio...   Subscribe for more heritage documentaries from the Film Australia Collection:    / @nfsafilms   #Stonecraft #SydneyTechnicalCollege #AustralianHeritage #Stonemasonry #GeorgeProudman #WondabyneQuarry #TraditionalCraftsmanship #FilmAustralia #ArtisansOfAustralia #historicrestoration CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Stone Masonry 00:52 – History of Sydney Technical College 01:20 – Philosophy of Sympathetic Restoration 01:47 – Sourcing Greystone from Wondabyne Quarry 03:00 – Quarrying Techniques & Tools 04:34 – Geometry in Masonry: Ancient Traditions 05:55 – Apprentice Training & Geometric Practice 06:07 – Tools of the Trade: Chisels, Points & Drafts 07:09 – Creating Smooth Surfaces 07:45 – Finishing with Punches & Claw Chisels 08:58 – Boasting Chisel & Final Form 09:29 – Cleaning Original Stones 10:00 – Matching Craftsmanship in Replacement Work 10:44 – Removing Eroded Stone for Restoration 11:16 – Octagonal Gable Finial & Lost Details 11:32 – Bedding Mortar & Stone Placement 12:00 – Apprenticeship & Complex Masonry 12:36 – Reflections on the Craft & Legacy