Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]
Apply the principles and methods for building a structurally sound dry stone wall to building a retaining wall. Learn the fundamentals of retaining walls; did you know they are also […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to […]
Work in a small team to assemble stairs. Come learn design principles for steps, proper base preparation, and how to move and manipulate large stone. Learn, too, how to integrate […]
If you are a professional landscaper, mason, or builder, take the quickest path to proving your know-how as a dry stone waller. Earn the credentials that justify inclusion of dry […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to […]
Join us this summer in southeastern Washington’s vista friendly Blue Mountains for a historic trip down memory lane! PROJECT PARTNER: Umatilla National Forest SESSION DATES: May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper SCOPE OF WORK: HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
Try your hand at shaping stones with hammers, chisels, and power tools, too! Learn techniques and efficient methods for getting stones to break where you want them to. Workshop Objective: […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
Join us this summer in southeastern Washington’s vista friendly Blue Mountains for a historic trip down memory lane! PROJECT PARTNER: Umatilla National Forest SESSION DATES: May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper SCOPE OF WORK: HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
Join us this summer in southeastern Washington’s vista friendly Blue Mountains for a historic trip down memory lane! PROJECT PARTNER: Umatilla National Forest SESSION DATES: May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper SCOPE OF WORK: HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
Join us this summer in southeastern Washington’s vista friendly Blue Mountains for a historic trip down memory lane! PROJECT PARTNER: Umatilla National Forest SESSION DATES: May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, […]
Too often in our society fathers tend to spend more time teaching their sons how to think in a so-called “handy” way. As instructor and owner of The Belvedere School, Bob Yapp says, “This is really unfortunate. In truth, when women are given the opportunity to learn this way of thinking, their skills almost always exceed men’s. Our goal for […]
Historic Preservation Boot Camp 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from deteriorating further; respect the significance of original materials and details; and stabilize, repair, and retain features wherever possible to ensure their safekeeping for […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]
“Advanced Historic Masonry Repair Techniques” is a fun and intense, two-day, hands-on learning experience. The stone, brick and mortar being preserved will be done in accordance with The Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. You will be part of a team of students learning & performing masonry repairs on stone and brick in historic […]
Rather than cutting out and replacing damaged or decaying brick and stone, impressive repairs can be achieved by using modern lime-based mortars. Saint-Astier® Lithomex® is a state-of-the-art brick and stone resurfacing and […]
We’re setting sail for the Grand Island National Recreation Area and we want you to join us! PROJECT PARTNER: Hiawatha National Forest SESSION DATES: September 6-11, September 13-18, and September 20-25 CAPACITY […]
Overview: Learn the basics of masonry heater construction with a combination of classroom learning and hands-on building. Masonry heaters are efficient wood-burning stoves for home heating, distinguished by their substantial mass when compared to a woodstove, which allows for rapid burning of a large wood load combined with a slow release of the resultant heat. […]
Historic Masonry Preservation is a fun and intense, two-day, hands-on learning experience. The stone, brick and mortar being preserved will be done in accordance with The Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. You will be part of a team of students performing re-pointing work on stone and brick in historic Hannibal, Missouri. John Speweik […]
We’re setting sail for the Grand Island National Recreation Area and we want you to join us! PROJECT PARTNER: Hiawatha National Forest SESSION DATES: September 6-11, September 13-18, and September 20-25 CAPACITY […]