Slate: The 100 Year Roof Do you have a slate roof on your home, but you’ve been told that slating is a “lost art” and “nobody uses slate anymore”? Well did you know that slate may be the best, longest-lasting, easily maintained roof money can buy? This workshop will follow a lecture/lab format to explore […]
Join us at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, IA on Thursday July 25th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
One of preservationists’ most common cries is to ‘Save Wood Windows!’ Understanding how to implement vital maintenance and repair of wood windows conserves their functionality and helps preserve a building’s historic character. Join AARCH at Croghan’s Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Farm to learn how to repair, restore, and preserve wood windows with experienced window restoration specialist, Kurt Riegel. […]
Join us at Fairview Cemetery in Stillwater, MN on Saturday July 27th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Join Dykes with Drills at Futureworks NYC in Brooklyn for this fun introductory workshop! In this workshop you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! You will be trained to use a variety of tools to begin your woodworking adventure. Following your hands on training, you will form small […]
Come enjoy heating and beating metal! Start with the basics—fire management, hammer control, and fundamental forging skills—by making hooks and other household items. Students can undertake more advanced projects suited to their experience and interests. Bring project ideas or be inspired by functional and sculptural concepts presented in class. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome. Instructor: John Zeigler & Lance Zeigler Skill […]
Join us at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah, WI on Monday July 29th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, IL on Tuesday July 30th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with […]
Join us at Pioneer Cemetery in Bowling Green, KY on Thursday August 1st, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Irons Cemetery in Plainfield, IN on Tuesday June 18th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Irons Cemetery Pull off at intersection of Miles Road and US Highway 40. Plainfield, IN 46168 Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe […]
Join us at Mountain Home Cemetery in Kalamazoo, MI on Saturday August 3rd, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
This fast-paced introduction to smithing moves you through the fundamentals: basic hammer skills, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels. By the end of the second day students will be turned loose to make interesting forged pieces with the support and collaboration of a blacksmith with 30 years of experience. Safety, tools, techniques, […]
Join us at Brookmere Cemetery in Cleveland, OH on Monday August 5th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
AUG 5-9 | 5-DAY (MON-FRI) Forging a Medieval Seax (Knife) Instructor: Dr. Andrew Welton No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $115-$165 Materials and Studio Fees The "seax" is the iconic knife of the European Early Middle Ages. Participants will forge a seax that follows the proportions, geometry, and metallurgy of historical originals. We will […]
Join us at Boxwood Cemetery in Medina, NY on Tuesday August 6th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Join us at Wildwood Cemetery in Williamsport, PA on Wednesday August 7th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Join us at Church of St. Andrew Cemetery in Staten Island, NY on Thursday August 8th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the […]
Repointing Basics Workshop 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s […]
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 […]
Join us at Maple Hill Cemetery in Dorset, VT on Saturday August 10th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
This is a beginner's class for those who are interested in learning the basic skills to manipulate copper. Students begin by learning to deburr, clean and anneal copper. Basic hammer control introduces texturing. Design layout and chasing will add another skill level by introducing chisels and their unlimited uses. Students will also learn the technique […]
Learn the basics of building and maintaining a fire, as well as hammer control, and start making small projects-hooks, leaves, and decorative pieces. With your foundational skills in hand, progress to larger items including fire pokers and shovels. Work with several types of forge welds and unravel the mystery of tempering. By the end of […]
Try blacksmithing for the first time or brush up on your skills in this basic blacksmithing class. Students will be guided through a series of exercises that are designed to teach the language of forging and build your confidence working with hot metal. As you grow more confident, we will progress to making useful items […]
Join us at Pine Grove Cemetery in Canton, ME on Monday August 12th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Copp Cemetery in Gilmanton, NH on Tuesday August 13th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Join us at First Parish Burial Ground in Gloucester, MA on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with […]
Students will learn to restore early 19th C. wood window sashes with hand tools. Students will build a small 4-lite sash in order to fully understand the construction details of sashes. The workshop will move into repairing wood sashes and window frames, including assessing the damage and appropriate repairs, lead paint safety practices and […]
Join us at Island Cemetery in Newport, RI on Thursday August 15th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Basic Plaster Wall Repair 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm A versatile building material, plaster was traditionally used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster is much harder than drywall, creates a more durable wall surface, and is more adaptable for specialty design features like archways and curves. While […]
Join us at Palisado Cemetery in Windsor, CT on Friday August 16th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
