Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and […]
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3 events,Learn advanced woodworking techniques and jumpstart your own woodworking business or career. This certificate is designed for the intermediate to advanced woodworker, furniture designer, and maker. You will learn drafting and design techniques, advanced furniture building skills, and business basics for a woodworking business. Class Schedule April 27 - May 22 Monday - Friday […]
$4,750
Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Historic Infrastructure - Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Historic Infrastructure is intended for enthusiastic […]
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This course will give students a foundational education in timber framing while they work as a group to build and complete a timber frame pavilion. Students will gain an understanding of the materials, tools and safety standards used in the timber framing industry. Students will receive hands-on experience laying out, cutting, and assembling traditional joinery. […]
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Step into the world of round log timber framing, where the beauty of natural wood meets the precision of traditional joinery. Unlike conventional timber framing, this unique craft replaces square-sawn timbers with carefully de-barked logs, preserving their organic shape while integrating the structural integrity of timber frame joinery. The result is a striking hybrid of […]
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We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to implement them into furniture making and design. This class will explore the art and technique of wood joinery, while focusing on hand tool techniques. At the end of class, students will leave with a small decorative box showcasing their new joinery […]
$1200
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Isle Royale National Park - Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS – Isle Royale National Park 800 E Lakeshore Dr., Houghton, MI 49931 Terms of Service: Start Date: 06/01/2026 End Date: 08/21/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450Hours (12 Weeks) […] |
4 events,Love working with your hands? Want a career with purpose? The Preserve Montana Trades Corps is calling. Train in traditional building trades, restore historic places, and gain real-world experience alongside expert mentors. Build your hands-on preservation trades skills with the Preserve Montana Trades Corps, a pre-apprenticeship training program grounded in context-based learning. The nine-week training […] |