VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Roberts-Goodwin buildings at Red Mountain Open Space serve as physical historic remnants of the area’s pioneer agricultural and ranching heritage. The focus of our work is on a 100+ year old horse barn that shares the history of farmers and ranchers who settled here between the 1870s and 1920. This is a […]
Join us on October 15, 2023 on Victoria Mansion's lawn for a free public workshop drawing together historic building owners who need work done, and the tradespeople who do the work. For years, preservationists have lamented the lack of workers skilled in the special methods and techniques required to work sensitively on older and historic […]
Category: Full-time (Non-exempt) Reports to: Preservation Crew Supervisor Job Summary: The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking a full time, year round Painter to assist with the preparation and painting of the organization’s unique collection of historic properties, primarily in downtown Newport. This position will be part of a four/five person Paint Crew. Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, ($41,600-$45,760 annually) BOE Full-time, year round position 100% employer paid medical, […]
Participants will make multiple types of housepaint (oil-based, limewash, and distemper), using traditional materials and methods. Paints will be ground on a muller and slab, as well as in a paint mill. Materials will include: linseed oil, animal glue, dry pigments, and chalk. Students will also learn about historic brushes and brushing techniques. Limited to […]