Ever wanted to learn how to restore stained-glass windows? This is your opportunity to learn from the best. This is our 18th year at the Belvedere School for Hands-On Preservation and we’re excited to offer a class called, “Restoring Stained Glass Windows-Advanced” We’re even more excited to have instructor Rhonda Deeg back for 2026. Rhonda […]
Overview: Cruck frames use large curved timbers to transfer the weight of the roof directly down to the foot of the posts. Besides being structurally efficient and allowing the wall frames to be lighter, their soaring arches create a beautiful interior space. Usually, each pair of cruck blades is halved from the same tree. Since […]
March 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Topic: Basic Masonry in Historic Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Provide participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice in traditional masonry repair and restoration methods, focusing on both structural and aesthetic elements of historic brick and stone buildings. Course Overview: This seminar introduces students to […]