Creating And Restoring Stained Glass for The 21st Century: Using the Past to Define the Future - Webinar Preservation California Foundation is hosting a free webinar on stained glass, featuring speaker David Judson. As seen in his recently published book, Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass, fifth-generation president David Judson researched the company's undocumented 125-year history […]
Join World Monuments Fund (WMF) and Villa Albertine for a discussion on the biggest restoration project of the twenty-first century! Five years after the devastating fire at Notre-Dame of Paris, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) and Villa Albertine invite you to attend the 2024 Paul Mellon Lecture on the extraordinary project to reconstruct this icon […]
Architectural Bronze in Construction: U. S. Manufacturing of Monumental Bronze Doors – 19th and 20th Centuries The use of architectural bronze dates back centuries. The Pantheon retains the oldest surviving monumental bronze doors dating from A.D. 164. Examples of magnificently sculpted bronze doors from the 15th and 16th centuries remain throughout the world, which demonstrates […]
Worcester Eisenbrandt, a historical restoration construction company is seeking experienced Carpentry Restoration Technicians to work the Metropolitan DC and Baltimore areas. This is a full-time position with benefits, including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k plan. Competitive pay. Position Summary: Take measurement of distances and materials […]
Worcester Eisenbrandt a specialist commercial historic restoration construction is seeking an experienced Metal Cleaner with experience in historic restoration. The ideal candidate will have had a work history of cleaning and restoring metal surfaces back to their original state. This restoration role will have the knowledge in cleaning methods and techniques on various metal surfaces. […]
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey in the world of historical restoration construction? Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a premier commercial historical restoration company, is seeking passionate Mason Helpers to join our dynamic team in Maryland. - Full-time position with competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and generous paid time off. - Immerse […]
Hayes Window Restoration is the Twin Cities’ leading window restoration company. We tailor each project to balance the maintenance needs of historic windows with the priorities and budgets of our clients. We offer unique and time-tested solutions to help our clients keep their original windows in service to perform beautifully and efficiently. We are a […]
Hayes Window Restoration, Minneapolis, MN Our trade requires a true desire to work with one’s hands, the ability to learn quickly, and the propensity to work independently with great attention to detail. We are currently hiring 1-2 shop technicians to perform window sash restoration and repair work in our 4,000 square foot restoration workshop in […]
Overview: 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 century and early 19th century buildings, and serves the private, commercial, […]
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 The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in […]
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 […]
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, […]
Discover the charm of Northern Michigan’s remote Grand Island and be part of a select group dedicated to restoring one of its oldest cottages! SESSION DATES: July 14-19 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Erin Crooks! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Charles Dobry! CREW LEADER: Marissa Hoffman! Project Site Description & History: The Stone Quarry Cottage in Michigan is one of […]
Feed your passion for nature and adventure by volunteering at the breathtaking Bunker Hill Lookout Tower in California! SESSION DATES: July 14-19, July 21-26, July 28 – August 2 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Brandon Allemen! Project Site Description and History: The Bunker Hill Lookout is a key historical site within Region 5, symbolizing its expansive fire management […]
Feed your passion for nature and adventure by volunteering at the breathtaking Bunker Hill Lookout Tower in California! SESSION DATES: August 18-22, August 25-30 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Brandon Allemen! Project Site Description and History: The Bunker Hill Lookout is a key historical site within Region 5, symbolizing its expansive fire management efforts during the Great […]
Join the Washington County Historical Trust to learn how to save, repair, restore and weatherproof old windows in a 3-day workshop. This 3-day session will cover everything you need to know to save, repair and maintain old windows, including making them weatherproof to eliminate drafts in the house. The second and third days will consist […]
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. 2 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) As one of the few parts of a façade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows and doors are nearly always […]
Job Summary: Restoration Techs assist Specialists and Supervisors in the restoration of historic millwork components and learn the restoration process. Essential Responsibilities/Duties: – Assisting other employees and managers in the workshop and in the field – Oversee and direct Laborers – Learn and apply appropriate building preservation methods – Job site and workshop duties may […]
March 27th 6-8pm, March 28-30th 8-3pm Frisby House | 304 S Main Street West Bend, WI Learn a restoration technique Gain hands-on preservation experience Help save a historic building Enjoy working with your hands? Hop on the proverbial train for a journey into wood floor restoration. In 4-days, you’ll learn how to handle materials, remove old finishes, and […]
Kick off the season with HistoriCorps’ version of Spring Break in the southern gulf of Texas along the Padre Island National Seashore! SESSION DATES: April 6-11 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Brandon Alleman! In Texas, a thin strip of land shelters a beautiful oasis of dunes, coastal prairies, and diverse tidal […]
SESSION DATES: April 13-18, April 20-25, April 27 – May 2, and May 4-9 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 6 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aric Smejkal! SITE INFORMATION: Sherando Lake Recreation Area, located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, boasts a history dating back to the early 20th century. Initially home to Indigenous peoples, the area experienced a surge […]
We’re heading back to the Ozarks for few weeks of lakeside volunteering at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area to continue restoring the CCC-era cabins! SESSION DATES: April 20-25, April 27 – May 2, and May 4-9 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Ryan Prochaska! SITE INFORMATION: Located on land historically inhabited by […]
We’re heading back to the Ozarks for few weeks of lakeside volunteering at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area to continue restoring the CCC-era cabins! SESSION DATES: April 20-25, April 27 – May 2, and May 4-9 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Ryan Prochaska! SITE INFORMATION: Located on land historically inhabited by […]
We’re heading back to the Ozarks for few weeks of lakeside volunteering at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area to continue restoring the CCC-era cabins! SESSION DATES: April 20-25, April 27 – May 2, and May 4-9 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Ryan Prochaska! SITE INFORMATION: Located on land historically inhabited by […]
Kurt Riegel of Riegel Restoration and Consulting will be leading this workshop at Hanford Mills Museum on restoring historic wood windows. Some of the skills he will be teaching are how to remove and reinstall windows, scraping, painting, putty work and glass replacement. If you would like to learn more about this and get some […]
Join us at the Historic Ressler Mill in the heart of Amish country, Ronks, PA, for a 3-day Historic Lime Plaster Workshop July 7th, 20205 - July 9th, 2025! Classes will be led by Richard Barrow, owner of Global Heritage Group, who after beginning his career in historic plaster 40 years ago in the UK […]
This workshop will repair, re-leather, and restore the blacksmith shop bellows at Historic Eastfield Village. Participants in the workshop will learn how a traditional two-chambered blacksmith bellows works and is used. The bellows will have new leather stitched together and fit to the sides. Duration: 3 Days Date: August 14th - 16th 2025 Includes: Materials […]
Overview Join us for a two-day hands-on training workshop focused on the repair and preservation of historic wood windows. This workshop is ideal for homeowners, preservation professionals, contractors, or anyone interested in learning traditional restoration techniques. Held at Re:Purpose Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, this intensive course will guide participants through the following: window sash components and construction. […]
Overview Dates: October 17-18, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day Location: Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Road, Arthurdale, WV 26520 Class Size Limit: 15 participants Workshop Details Join us for a two-day hands-on masonry repointing workshop. Under the guidance of David Gibney and Sarah Polzin, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training […]
This hands-on, 8-hour Workshop in Traditional Finishes, taught by Natalie Henshaw, introduces participants to the principles and practices of refinishing historic architectural woodwork. Focusing on doors, trim, paneling, and other wood features commonly found in historic buildings, the session covers how to assess wood conditions identify original finishes select appropriate methods to remove, restore, and reapply different […]