Have you ever been curious about how to identify and repair historic plaster work in your home, workspace, or on a project? Join AARCH for this rare opportunity to learn from master plasterer Richard Barrow as well as contribute to the ongoing restoration of the iconic Graves Mansion in Au Sable Forks. Gain hands-on experience laying lath, […]
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 will learn new techniques and processes while creating hands-on projects in the medium of your choosing. Projects vary and may utilize different materials and techniques […]
Join us at Circular Congregational Church Graveyard in Charleston, SC on Saturday June 8th, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public This event is cohosted by Circular Congregational Church Circular Congregational Graveyard 150 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 6/8/2024 9am-3pm Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common […]
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 partnered with Toponexus to develop a collateral-duty instructor training program based on the “Beyond Hands-On" model used in HPTC's Brick Earth Stone Timber (BEST) Workshops. […]
This class is designed for people with little or no experience in blacksmithing. We’ll cover the basic theory and practice in the craft, introductory metallurgy, and basic tool design and use. Each day will involve demonstrations of basic techniques and projects, with most of the time spent with students working on projects that involve the […]
Join us at Chestnut Street Cemetery in Apalachicola, FL on Monday June 10th, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public This event is cohosted by Chestnut Street Cemetery + Chestnut Street Cemetery Committee + Apalachicola Historical Society Chestnut Street Cemetery 96 6th St. Apalachicola, FL 32320 6/10/2024 9am-3pm Agenda: Participate […]
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. […]
Join us at Greenwood Cemetery in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday June 12th, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public! Greenwood Cemetery 900 T.Y. Rogers Junior Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 6/12/2024 9am-3pm This event is cohosted by: Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance (ACPA) Stillman College Historic Tuscaloosa Chief Tuskaloosa Chapter Daughters […]
Many teens see blacksmithing in movies, video games, and online and become curious about this timeless trade. For the first time, Tillers now offers a blacksmithing class specifically for young people ages 12 to 16. This class one-day class will introduce teens to the basics of the craft: heating the metal, proper hammer techniques, shaping […]
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 about windows. They will explain common window issues and demonstrate basic repairs. This class will focus specifically on glazing, paint prep, and painting. You are […]
Join us at Hill Crest Cemetery in Holly Springs, MS! The event is co-hosted by the Hill Country History & Yellow Fever Martyrs Museum! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time). Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! […]
ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS-11 Lithomex® LEVEL III Advanced Ornamental Terracotta & Stone Repair Workshop 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Instead of simply replacing damaged ornamental terracotta and stone elements, long-lasting seamless repairs can be achieved with the techniques taught at Craftwork Training Center’s NEW class, Lithomex® LEVEL III Advanced Ornamental Terracotta & Stone […]
Join us at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, TN on Friday June 14th, 2024! The event is co-hosted by Elmwood Cemetery! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time). Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic […]
Join us at Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, AR on Saturday June 15th, 2024! The event is co-hosted by Mount Holly Cemetery! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time). Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A […]
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, and band saw will be covered through demonstration and building a hands-on project students will take home, a Shaker-style bench made of solid pine. This […]
Join us at Jackson Square Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA on Monday June 17th, 2024! The event is co-hosted by Jackson Square Cemetery and The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time). Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the […]
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 couple of mastered techniques, you will make a lot of objects, including bottle openers, spoons, and hooks. Afterward, you can move on to self-designed projects […]
Join us at Broadway Cemetery Historic District in Galveston, TX on Tuesday June 18th, 2024! The event is co-hosted by Galveston's Historic Broadway Cemetery District All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time). Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair […]
Join us at Johnson Station Cemetery in Arlington, TX on Wednesday June 19th, 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 Ross Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK on Thursday June 20th, 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 […]
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 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 […]
Join AARCH on the 121-acre campus of the Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake for an engaging workshop exploring the basics of plumbing. Using a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning, participants will gain the basic skills to tackle common plumbing issues. Discussion will focus on fundamentals of plumbing functionality, basic maintenance tips, and […]
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 construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. […]
Join us at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday June 22nd, 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 […]
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 to lathe and plaster repairs, modern drywall repairs, straw bale, and cob construction. This three-day workshop includes materials, lunch, and snacks. Activity Meeting Dates: June […]
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 […]
Join Rebuilding Exchange for a special PRIDE edition of our popular Stained Glass Light Catchers class! We’ll use colorful glass to create PRIDE flag light catchers you can proudly display in your window. Students will learn how to cut and join stained glass together using the copper foil method. Light catchers will be approximately 4” […]
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 of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. Identify and carefully understand cause and effect prior to executing repairs. Understand the differences between […]
Join us at Fairview Cemetery in Superior, AZ on Monday June 24th, 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 […]
Get Hooked on Forging! Instructor: Addison DeLisle No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $60-$110 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Forging a cusp hook teaches new blacksmiths many of the fundamental processes of blacksmithing: drawing a consistent taper, spreading, shouldering, bending, and cross section changes. In this workshop, you will […]
