Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Wupatki National Monument Dates: April 28 - May 2, 2025 Description: Masonry structures require careful […]
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 […]
Roll through the hills of Vermont’s Green Mountains as we get set to restore the historic CCC-era pavilion at the Hapgood Pond Recreation Area! SESSION DATES: May 25-30 and June 1-6 […]
Roll through the hills of Vermont’s Green Mountains as we get set to restore the historic CCC-era pavilion at the Hapgood Pond Recreation Area! SESSION DATES: May 25-30 and June 1-6 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 6 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) SITE INFORMATION: The Hapgood Pond Pavilions, nestled within the picturesque Green Mountains of Vermont, represent a rich tapestry […]
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 no substitute for […]
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s popular destination, the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – space is limited and both sessions will likely fill to capacity! SESSION DATES: July 6-11, July 13-18, and […]
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s popular destination, the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – space is limited and both sessions will likely fill to capacity! SESSION DATES: July 6-11, July 13-18, and […]
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s popular destination, the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – space is limited and both sessions will likely fill to capacity! SESSION DATES: July 6-11, July 13-18, and […]
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 no substitute for […]
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 no substitute for […]
In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight into geology and the characteristics of different stone types, the mechanics of splitting and dressing stone, and the evolution of mortar systems from ancient to […]
In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight into geology and the characteristics of different stone types, the mechanics of splitting and dressing stone, and the evolution of mortar systems from ancient to […]
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 no substitute for […]
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 no substitute for […]
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 no substitute for […]