Overview This course will introduce us to the exciting world of traditional stucco, in the knowledge of the historical techniques that have accompanied humanity since time immemorial, and will serve as a starting point to delve into them. Gypsum and lime are simple materials, they come from rocks that are abundant in nature, they require […]
This two-day introductory retaining wall workshop, April 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will restore an existing retaining wall right in the middle of the historic distillery. This workshop will be led by DSC Master Craftsman, Neil Rippingale. Participants will see, as Maker’s Mark’s unofficial in-house stonemason Neil […]
Two-day introductory workshop April 22-23, 2023 (Saturday-Sunday) in Jessamine County, KY. Participants will help restore a freestanding edge fence. Most often found in floodplains, steeps slopes, and on solid bedrock, edge fences are known for their defining characteristic, the stones laid at an angle. This angle helps stones hold their ground more sturdily. This is […]
Job title: Manager, Historic Preservation Department (Trades) Department: Heritage Assets FLSA status: Full-Time Employee, Exempt Work conditions: Office and field environments at historic fort, residential, commercial and special use facilities, including construction work sites and shop facilities not ADA accessible. Moderate lifting of up to 70lbs. and working from height. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may […]
History runs deep at the Collier Logging Museum and we are excited to join Collier Memorial State Park in welcoming our volunteers to one of the most iconic time capsules of the state’s logging industry. Join us this spring as we carve our way through log repairs, finish carpentry and potentially some stone masonry work. Tent, […]
History runs deep at the Collier Logging Museum and we are excited to join Collier Memorial State Park in welcoming our volunteers to one of the most iconic time capsules of the state’s logging industry. Join us this spring as we carve our way through log repairs, finish carpentry and potentially some stone masonry work. Tent, […]
This five-day intensive course will teach the art of building with natural stone and the intelligence and logic behind it. This course will focus on flatwork and sculptural elements, like archways. Class discussions will include the science behind an arch and engineering the wooden form for its support while under construction. Taking things outside, we’ll […]
Overview: Masons with Gruber-Latimer Restoration work in crews of three to six people restoring – and in some cases rebuilding – historic stone and brick work. Jobs range from small foundations and landscape features to houses, barns, and commercial buildings. The company focuses on 18th-century and early 19th-century buildings, and serves the private, commercial, and […]
Join The Campaign for Historic Trades and Keweenaw National Historical Park for a day-long workshop that will cover the basics of Historic Preservation Fundamentals, Building Analysis, and why these topics are important for all trades people, contractors, and homeowners! Participants will learn about why the Keweenaw Peninsula is unique, how this relates to historic preservation […]
This workshop is hosted by the Preservation Trades Network as a pre-conference workshop to its annual International Preservation Trades Workshop. It will be led by Preservation Maryland, and take place at the Catoctin Furnace's Isabella Stack in Frederick County, Maryland. Read more about the site's history at the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society: https://catoctinfurnace.org/history/ These workshops are supported […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Located on land historically inhabited by the Kickapoo, Osage, Caddo, O-ga-xpa, and Ohéthi Šakówi Nations, Lake Wedington hosted Civilian Conservation Corps crews that constructed cabins and other recreational buildings for public use. These CCC-built resources are overdue for some HistoriCorps TLC. Volunteers will get the opportunity to restore the rustic cabins at Lake Wedington […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is among the oldest IOOF halls in El Dorado County, CA, and stands as one of the oldest fraternal halls in the State. It was used by the IOOF and other community groups for nearly 150 years. The primary goal the for the 2023 sessions is to […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Located on land historically inhabited by the Kickapoo, Osage, Caddo, O-ga-xpa, and Ohéthi Šakówi Nations, Lake Wedington hosted Civilian Conservation Corps crews that constructed cabins and other recreational buildings for public use. These CCC-built resources are overdue for some HistoriCorps TLC. Volunteers will get the opportunity to restore the rustic cabins at Lake Wedington […]
The Durable Restoration Company is looking to hire a mason experienced with historic mortars and stone patch, with a broad understanding of masonry construction. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and who has a drive for quality restoration. CORE REQUIREMENTS: Must have ability to perform various types of masonry disciplines. Must be reliable […]
The University of Virginia is seeking a Historic Mason for Capital Construction & Renovations (CC&R) to perform work consisting of installing, finishing, and patching holes in walls, laying cement bricks and blocks for interior and exterior walls, and painting interior and exterior finishes. The Mason also installs, repairs, and replaces ceilings, tiles, floor tiles, and […]
Gruber-Latimer Restoration, located in Sharpsburg, MD, is seeking a full-time historic mason. Masons with Gruber-Latimer Restoration work in crews of four to six people restoring - and in some cases rebuilding - historic stone and brick work. Jobs range from small foundations and landscape features to houses, barns, and commercial buildings. The company focuses on 18th […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Located on land historically inhabited by the Kickapoo, Osage, Caddo, O-ga-xpa, and Ohéthi Šakówi Nations, Lake Wedington hosted Civilian Conservation Corps crews that constructed cabins and other recreational buildings for public use. These CCC-built resources are overdue for some HistoriCorps TLC. Volunteers will get the opportunity to restore the rustic cabins at Lake Wedington […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is among the oldest IOOF halls in El Dorado County, CA, and stands as one of the oldest fraternal halls in the State. It was used by the IOOF and other community groups for nearly 150 years. The primary goal the for the 2023 sessions is to […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is among the oldest IOOF halls in El Dorado County, CA, and stands as one of the oldest fraternal halls in the State. It was used by the IOOF and other community groups for nearly 150 years. The primary goal the for the 2023 sessions is to […]
Description STRUCTURAL is looking to hire Traveling Brick Masons to join their team. Candidates: Must be willing to travel 7+ months of the year Must be comfortable working on heights Must have a valid drivers license Must be team, solution, and safety oriented Must have 2+ years of experience in: Brick work/restoration Masonry Facade work […]
Location: Pueblo, CO Job Type: Full-Time (Classified) Job Number: 2401-5170 Department: Parks & Recreation Closing Date: 2/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT: This is a non-exempt position under the day-to-day direction of the Park Area Crew Leader and under the general supervision of the Parks Supervisor. This position cares for assigned parks and recreation facilities including buildings, walls, bridges, […]
About the Position: The Apprentice will work with artisans of various trades, historians, curators, and conservators to better understand a specific trade. The Apprentice will preserve and perpetuate the trade skills by providing a pro-active interpretation of the work, the state of technology, and the diverse people who populated and produced such work in the […]
The workshop will be held at the historic Millhafen Farm — the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and LimeWorks.us — at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from […]
Job Description: Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) in Atlanta, Georgia, is accepting applications for the role of Part-Time Summer Preservation Assistant Intern. The intern will assist and learn skills in the maintenance, restoration, repair, and preservation of historic masonry, with a particular emphasis on headstone preservation. The intern will also participate in documentation and education activities […]
Come restore one of Missouri’s finest examples of Colonial Revival architecture in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest! The Houston Ranger Station is located in the Houston Ranger District of Missouri. The buildings were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Lynchburg Camp with help from the Emergency Relief Administration (ERA) between 1936 […]
April 6-7, 2024 (Saturday-Sunday) Two-day! at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY 3350 Burkes Spring Road. This two-day general introductory dry stone masonry workshop, April 6-7 (Saturday- Sunday), will take place at Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY. Participants will receive general dry stone instruction on various pieces of stonework on the historic Maker’s Mark […]
Deep Roots Craftsmen, a historic preservation contractor based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is looking for a skilled laborer versed in plaster and adobe mud brick construction to join our team. Job Description: The preferred candidate will be a skilled laborer interested in earthen architecture construction work. Work is with mud brick, and is on traditional and […]
Please join the Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia for a showcase of historic crafts and trades in honor of the Company’s 300th Anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of the completion of Carpenters’ Hall. The fair will be held on Saturdays in the springtime: April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, and May […]
Please join the Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia for a showcase of historic crafts and trades in honor of the Company’s 300th Anniversary and the 250th Anniversary of the completion of Carpenters’ Hall. The fair will be held on Saturdays in the springtime: April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, and May […]