Field Leader – Atlanta Historic Preservation Team
Position Summary Join a hands-on crew working to preserve historic structures and homes at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, GA. As a Historic Preservation Crew Member, […]
Position Summary Join a hands-on crew working to preserve historic structures and homes at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, GA. As a Historic Preservation Crew Member, […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the […]
Job Description Location: St. Augustine, FL Program Dates: April 6, 2026 – October 3, 2026 Schedule: 40 hours per week (weekends and federal holidays off) Compensation: $1,440 bi-weekly living allowance (pre-tax) Position […]
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Olympic National Park – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS - Olympic National Park […]
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Olympic National Park – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS - Olympic National Park […]
This course combines the core of our previous timber framing, homebuilding, and apprenticeship curriculums into one package for those seeking a career in timber framing or a deeper understanding of the skills needed to build their own timber frame. It's ideal for those who seek more opportunities for development than are provided in our one-week […]
You will be part of a team restoring tongue and grooved wood flooring in a historic house in the Central Park National Historic District in Hannibal, Missouri. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of 8 students. You will be working side-by-side all three days with instructor Bob Yapp. Bob is nationally recognized as […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! Class Sessions: April 2-5 April 27-30 May 7-10 June 4-7 July 23-26 Pricing: Single Class: $850-$1700* Package (Includes Basic and Advanced Women’s Carpentry): $1600-$3200* […]
Faux (Fake) Painting & Restoration of Painted Stone & Wood Grain will be a unique class. Before the 1870’s it was not very classy to have much real, natural wood. You could really show your affluence if you could afford an artist to grain your plain pine or poplar to look like exotic woods such […]
We’re headed back to the ever-popular Sherando Lake Recreation Area to continue our work on the Beach House! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest SESSION DATES: April 12-17, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, and May 10-15 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF […]
A basic introduction to carpentry and power tools. This two-day course is an introduction to the vast world of carpentry. You'll learn key vocabulary, become comfortable using basic hand tools, and gain confidence and fundamental knowledge to pursue future carpentry projects by completing a small project. Read Syllabus Class Schedule: April 18-19, Saturday - Sunday, […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Join the Timber Frame Engineering Council and Timber Framers Guild from April 23-25, 2026, for a Timber Grading Workshop at the Rocky Mountain Joinery Center in Lafayette, Colorado. Who should attend: Engineers, architects, timber frame carpenters, sawmill operators, builders, or anyone needing to understand and apply timber stress-grading rules. Cost: $1,200 per person. Includes two […]
We’re headed back to the ever-popular Sherando Lake Recreation Area to continue our work on the Beach House! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest SESSION DATES: April 12-17, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, and May 10-15 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques and will also have the opportunity to make pegs using a shaving horse and draw knife. The instructors will provide demonstrations of how to layout […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! Class Sessions: April 2-5 April 27-30 May 7-10 June 4-7 July 23-26 Pricing: Single Class: $850-$1700* Package (Includes Basic and Advanced Women’s Carpentry): $1600-$3200* […]
Many of the specialty tools for timber framing are hard to find new or used. Students will learn to make their own tools using basic wood and metal working skills. This class allows both experienced and aspiring carpenters to forge a personal connection with the tools of their trade. Students will complete a slick, a […]
We’re headed back to the ever-popular Sherando Lake Recreation Area to continue our work on the Beach House! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest SESSION DATES: April 12-17, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, and May 10-15 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Construct and raise a small timber frame structure using mortise and tenon joinery. In this hands-on course students will learn layout techniques, tool use, and joinery cutting methods as we work on a small timber frame project, culminating in a raising on the final day. This course will focus on traditional hand tools and joinery […]
May 4 – 14, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of historic carpentry and wood conservation, with an emphasis on diagnosing, repairing, and preserving structural timber elements such as posts, beams, joists, and rafters alongside finish and trim […]
May 4 – 14, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of historic carpentry and wood conservation, with an emphasis on diagnosing, repairing, and preserving structural timber elements such as posts, beams, joists, and rafters alongside finish and trim […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! Class Sessions: April 2-5 April 27-30 May 7-10 June 4-7 July 23-26 Pricing: Single Class: $850-$1700* Package (Includes Basic and Advanced Women’s Carpentry): $1600-$3200* […]
We’re headed back to the ever-popular Sherando Lake Recreation Area to continue our work on the Beach House! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest SESSION DATES: April 12-17, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, and May 10-15 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Essential framing and power tool skills for structures. Learn the essential tools, terms, and techniques of carpentry while building a small structure such as a shed or playhouse. In this supportive, hands-on course, you’ll safely use a range of hand and power tools and explore the basics of house framing, layout, and the “anatomy” of […]
A two-day introduction to square rule timber framing Perfect for students with a budding interest in timber framing, this course will cover the basics through a hands-on building project. We'll introduce basic layout concepts and terminology, and every student will experience cutting joinery. Each student will make their own mailbox post to take home. Read […]
Preservation meets social welfare history at this Southern Illinois volunteer opportunity. PROJECT PARTNER: Saline County SESSION DATES: April 19-24, April 26 – May 1, May 3-8, May 10-15, and May 17-22 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 6 Volunteers + No Kitchen Helper (Sessions 3,4, and 5) SCOPE OF WORK: […]