The intent of this class is to take the novice MIG welder and show them the skills it takes to become an AWS certified welder. This course is designed in response to our societies current economic and job dilemma, this intense and affordable course will strengthen your job skills. This course will ONLY be covered in steel, no stainless or aluminum will be covered.
The intent of this class is to take the novice MIG welder and show them the skills it takes to become an AWS certified welder. This course is designed in response to our societies current economic and job dilemma, this intense and affordable course will strengthen your job skills. This course will ONLY be covered in steel, no stainless or aluminum will be covered.
In partnership with World Monuments Fund and The Green-Wood Cemetery. Participants engage in 2-week work readiness, 8-week pre-apprenticeship program and earn three industry-certified credentials: OSHA 10-Hr Construction Safety & Health; 4 Hour Scaffold Card (Support Scaffold), and 16-hour Scaffold Card (Swing Scaffold). Fast Facts 10 week, no cost program, $15/hour Hands-on training in masonry restoration […]
Monday through Friday 9:00 to 3:30 for 13 Weeks
The 13 week Pipe Welding Program prepares a student for pipe certification following AWS and ASME Section IX welding codes. Instruction consists of coupon preparation, welding technique, and troubleshooting for pipe welding in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions using E6010 or ER70S-2 (GTAW/Tig) in the root pass and E7018 in the fill and cover passes.
Monday through Friday 9:00 to 3:30 for 13 Weeks
In the 13 week program, students receive instruction in all of the welding processes we offer at the school – GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW. In addition, students are also trained in oxy fuel and plasma cutting, carbon arc gouging, and the use of basic hand tools (grinders, fit-up tooling, etc.). The goal of this course is to have students prepared enough so that they are "ready to go" on the first day of employment.
Savannah is known for its history and remarkable design – from parks and squares that celebrate this incredible city’s past to the elaborate buildings that reflect the high architectural styles of former generations. The First City, with its timeless architecture and diverse landscapes, is an essential part of the preservation movement and our nation’s history. […]
This popular program provides detailed information about the historic house types, architectural styles and neighborhoods of New Orleans, as well as best practices in historic renovation, rehabilitation tax incentives and historic house research. This program will earn four continuing-education credits for Realtors from the LA Real Estate Commission, as well as credit towards certification as […]
This is a project-based workshop centered on the ABANA National Blacksmith Curriculum, focusing on the NC L-2 curriculum, up to but not including the L-2 grille. We will start with forge welding using the basket-handled poker project, which contains a cornucopia of welding techniques. Evening activities will concentrate on hand tooling and basic heat treatment. […]
Who We Are The Newport Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization established by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968 to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century Newport. In addition to a collection of more than 70 colonial houses, now rented to tenant stewards, NRF operates properties that are open to the […]
Learn the tricks to “Walk-Away Installation” that can give you a competitive advantage by producing superior results. Eliminate unnecessary, inappropriate, and potentially damaging work caused by problems with mortar mixes, joint removal, installation, tooling, curing and cleaning. What you will learn from the course: History of lime and portland cement use in masonry Technical information […]
Level 1 of the Stone Repair Certification Training delivers straightforward strategies and techniques for basic masonry unit repair from start to finish using stone-to-stone bonding adhesive and stone patching mortars. What you will learn from the course: Deteriorated stone removal Cleaning and neutralizing efflorescence Bonding broken stones Casting stone from molds Stone patch dressing basics […]
Level 2 of the Stone Repair Certification Training workshop will teach you how to execute masonry repairs on challenging surfaces with stunning visual accuracy. Work hands-on with master stone conservators to build skills that can be applied to repair architectural and decorative concrete, cast stone and granite. What you will learn from the course: Advanced […]
Learn the tricks to “Walk-Away Installation” that can give you a competitive advantage by producing superior results. Eliminate unnecessary, inappropriate, and potentially damaging work caused by problems with mortar mixes, joint removal, installation, tooling, curing and cleaning. What you will learn from the course: History of lime and portland cement use in masonry Technical information […]
Level 1 of the Stone Repair Certification Training delivers straightforward strategies and techniques for basic masonry unit repair from start to finish using stone-to-stone bonding adhesive and stone patching mortars. What you will learn from the course: Deteriorated stone removal Cleaning and neutralizing efflorescence Bonding broken stones Casting stone from molds Stone patch dressing basics […]
Level 2 of the Stone Repair Certification Training workshop will teach you how to execute masonry repairs on challenging surfaces with stunning visual accuracy. Work hands-on with master stone conservators to build skills that can be applied to repair architectural and decorative concrete, cast stone and granite. What you will learn from the course: Advanced […]
19th-Century Windows & Doors – Construction & Repair 5 Days: Monday - Friday, August 11th-15th, 2025, 8 AM - 5 PM Tuition: $1,250.00 Ages: 16 & Up Instructor: Nathanael Ulfers Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person Prerequisites: None Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Program Description: Step back in time and learn the art of window and […]
Starting with an overview on how to determine the forces and loads a traditional timber frame structure (or really any structure) will see over the course of its lifetime, the course focus will transition into sizing of beams, as well as a primer on basic joinery and connection design. In order to break up the […]
This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about the material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures. Students will lay out, cut, and assemble traditional joinery and, at the same time, we will explore more […]
Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair. You will learn both techniques in class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish […]