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 […]
MAS06: Lithomex Brick & Stone Surface Repair 1 Day – 8:00am to 3:00pm Rather than cutting out and replacing damaged or decaying brick and stone, impressive repairs can be achieved by using modern lime-based mortars. Lithomex is a state-of-the-art brick and stone resurfacing and repair material specifically designed to restore the profile, surface finish, texture, […]
Repointing Basics 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 skill and experience. Good repointing practices […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cedar Breaks National Monument located in southwestern Utah is known for its stunning geology, cool summers, and deep connection to the indigenous Paiutes who first occupied the region that extends from the Great Basin to the Colorado Plateau. Today, the National Monument is a popular summer tourist attraction, seeing several hundreds of thousands of people annually. The national […]
Cedar Breaks National Monument located in southwestern Utah is known for its stunning geology, cool summers, and deep connection to the indigenous Paiutes who first occupied the region that extends from the Great Basin to the Colorado Plateau. Today, the National Monument is a popular summer tourist attraction, seeing several hundreds of thousands of people annually. The national […]