Introductory Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain a basic understanding of dry stone construction techniques. The pace will be comfortable, […]
Join us at Pleasant Garden Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN, for a FREE 2-day gravestone preservation workshop. Led by expert monument conservator Jonathan Appell, this workshop will encompass the basics of […]
Learn to forge essential woodworking tools including chisels, drawknives, a small carving knife, and a carving axe, if time permits. Learn to heat treat your tools for maximum strength and […]
Learn how to repair your stone or brick foundations and walls. Join Paul Wade, David Gibney and the Washington County Historical Trust to learn how to repoint your stone or […]
Join the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland for the 34th Annual Blacksmith Days weekend event! • Demonstrations to include decorative grinding with Matt and a soon to be announced project […]
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 […]
Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This three-day workshop features extended shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged high-carbon […]
Join us at The Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, CT! The event is co-hosted by The Grove Street Cemetery. All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN […]
Join us at Old First Cemetery in Elizabeth, NJ! The event is co-hosted by Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to […]
Join us at White Clay Creek Church Cemetery in Newark, DE! The event is co-hosted by White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & […]
Join us at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA on Friday May 31st, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public! 9am - 3pm Agenda: Participate in […]
Come immerse yourself in the satisfying art of shaping wood utensils. This is a great introduction to carving with hand tools as well as designing in three dimensions. You will […]
Join us at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD on June 1, 2024! The event is co-hosted by Mount Olivet Cemetery. All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & […]
Join us at Timber Ridge Christian Church Cemetery in High View, WV on Monday June 3rd, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public This event is […]
Join us at Old Lick Cemetery in Roanoke, VA on Tuesday June 4th, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public! This event is cohosted by Friends […]
Join Dykes with Drills in learning an introduction to tools workshop! In this workshop you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! You will […]
Join us at Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum in Lynchburg, VA on Wednesday June 5th, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public! This event is […]
Join us at Green Hill Cemetery in Greensboro, NC on Thursday June 6th, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public! This event is cohosted by Friends […]
The workshop will be held at the historic Millhafen Farm—the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and LimeWorks.us—located at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. 1 Day – 8:00 am to […]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you […]
Are you interested in passing on your craft or trades knowledge, but haven’t had the opportunity to develop your teaching skills? Course Overview The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) has […]
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 […]
Do you have old wood windows in need of some TLC? Ready to practice window repair skills? Join the staff of Hayes Window Restoration for a hands-on outdoor workshop all […]
This weekend workshop introduces the interested but inexperienced woodworker to woodshop equipment and hand tools. The safe, effective, and efficient use of the table saw, jointer, router, planer, drill press, […]
Demystifying the forge and ferrous metals is fabulous! Focusing on working safely and effectively, we will complete a series of exercises to make you comfortable with the processes. Using a […]
The workshop will be held at the historic Millhafen Farm—the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and LimeWorks.us—located at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. 1 Day – 8:00 am to […]
This two-weekend program is geared toward contractors, DIY historic homeowners, and students of the trades. Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone […]
Learn techniques used to repair and finish brown coast and final plaster coats with original lime materials and modern products. The techniques and skills learned in this workshop are applicable […]
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 […]
Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects […]