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Introductory Dry Stone Retaining Wall Workshop

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY, United States

Introductory Workshops are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain a basic understanding of dry stone construction techniques.  The pace will be comfortable, and participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to build and repair a typical rock fence or retaining wall. Below is a rough example of […]

$400

Forging Tools for Woodworkers Class

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Learn to forge essential woodworking tools including chisels, drawknives, a small carving knife, and a carving axe, if time permits. Learn to heat treat your tools for maximum strength and attach handles to each for utility and style. Prior forging experience is required. Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced Duration: May 19-25th, 2024 Cost: $792 + $55-$90 […]

$792

Mortar Pointing Workshop

Saylor House Kiwanis Park, 371 Dynasty Dr, Hagerstown, MD, United States

Learn how to repair your stone or brick foundations and walls. Join Paul Wade, David Gibney and the Washington County Historical Trust to learn how to repoint your stone or brick foundations and walls. The 2-day hands-on workshop at the historic Saylor House in Kiwanis Park will teach how to assess your mortar, identify the […]

$100

Cruck Timber Framing Workshop

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

Cruck frames use large, curved timbers to transfer the weight of the roof directly down to the foot of the posts. Besides being structurally efficient and allowing the wall frames to be lighter, their soaring arches create a beautiful interior space. Usually, each pair of cruck blades is halved from the same tree. Since the […]

$1,280

Bladesmithing 1 Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This three-day workshop features extended shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged high-carbon steel tools. Participants will learn the fundamental skills required to forge a blacksmithing knife with scroll handle from a single piece of steel. These sessions […]

$325

Cemetery Preservation Workshop – New Haven, CT

Grove Street Cemetery 227 Grove Street, New Haven, CT, United States

Join us at The Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, CT! The event is co-hosted by The Grove Street Cemetery. All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public 9am-3pm (local time). Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation […]

Free

Cemetery Preservation Workshop – Newark, DE

White Clay Creek Church Cemetery 15 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE, United States

Join us at White Clay Creek Church Cemetery in Newark, DE! The event is co-hosted by White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! May 30, 2024: 9am-3pm Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion […]

Free

Cemetery Preservation Workshop – Philadelphia, PA

Mount Moriah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA on Friday May 31st, 2024! All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public! 9am - 3pm Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short walk […]

Free

Cemetery Preservation Workshop – Frederick, MD

Mount Olivet Cemetery 515 Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD on June 1, 2024! The event is co-hosted by Mount Olivet Cemetery. All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time)   Agenda: Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion […]

Free

Introduction to Tools Workshop – New Orleans, Louisiana

Community Workshop NOLA 3142 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join Dykes with Drills in learning an introduction to tools workshop! In this workshop you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! You will be trained to use a variety of tools to begin your woodworking adventure. Following your hands on training, you will form small groups, where you […]

$80

Basics of Repointing Brick & Stone Using Lime Mortar Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

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 […]

$425
Event Series Half-Day Craft Workshops – Ages 14+

Half-Day Craft Workshops – Ages 14+

Touchstone Center for Crafts 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you will learn new techniques and processes while creating hands-on projects in the medium of your choosing. Projects vary and may utilize different materials and techniques […]

$150

Rehab Lab: Repairing and Restoring Old Windows

Hayes Window Restoration ​4439 Hiawatha Ave., Minneapolis, MN, United States

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 […]

$30

LGBTQ+ Intro to the Woodshop Class

Yestermorrow Vermont Campus 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

This weekend workshop introduces the interested but inexperienced woodworker to woodshop equipment and hand tools. The safe, effective, and efficient use of the table saw, jointer, router, planer, drill press, and band saw will be covered through demonstration and building a hands-on project students will take home, a Shaker-style bench made of solid pine. This […]

$500

Demystifying the Forge – Blacksmithing Workshop

Hart Moore Blacksmithing Studio 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Demystifying the forge and ferrous metals is fabulous! Focusing on working safely and effectively, we will complete a series of exercises to make you comfortable with the processes. Using a couple of mastered techniques, you will make a lot of objects, including bottle openers, spoons, and hooks. Afterward, you can move on to self-designed projects […]

$725

Basic Plaster Wall Repair Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

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 A versatile building material, plaster was traditionally used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster is much harder than […]

$425

Historic Masonry Workshop

Prescott Farm 2009 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

This two-weekend program is geared toward contractors, DIY historic homeowners, and students of the trades. Program Objectives: This masonry preservation workshop will teach the fundamentals of masonry brick and stone construction and techniques for stabilization, repair, and repointing. Review the short- and long-term health effects of masonry restoration. Identify and assess masonry materials and styles. […]

$600

Historic Wall Plaster: Repair and Restore Workshop

Saylor House Kiwanis Park, 371 Dynasty Dr, Hagerstown, MD, United States

Learn techniques used to repair and finish brown coast and final plaster coats with original lime materials and modern products. The techniques and skills learned in this workshop are applicable to lathe and plaster repairs, modern drywall repairs, straw bale, and cob construction. This three-day workshop includes materials, lunch, and snacks. Activity Meeting Dates: June […]

$150

Historic Masonry Training- 2 Weekends

Newport Restoration Foundation Mill 51 Touro St, Newport, RI, United States

Who We Are The Newport Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization established by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968 to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century Newport. In addition to a collection of more than 70 colonial houses, now rented to tenant stewards, NRF operates properties that are open to the […]

$600

Beginner Blacksmithing Workshop

Hart Moore Blacksmithing Studio 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Get Hooked on Forging! Instructor: Addison DeLisle No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $60-$110 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Forging a cusp hook teaches new blacksmiths many of the fundamental processes of blacksmithing: drawing a consistent taper, spreading, shouldering, bending, and cross section changes. In this workshop, you will […]

$725
Event Series Weeklong Iron Intensive Workshops

Weeklong Iron Intensive Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Six-day Workshop Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction/assistance catered to the needs of each individual. Participants will have the chance to learn and experiment with multiple pattern-making materials and create […]

$500
Event Series Intro to Iron Casting Workshop

Intro to Iron Casting Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Iron casting is a community workshop experience! This program is a three-day workshop offered Thursday through Saturday, June 27 – 29, July 18 — 20, and October 3 – 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Intro to Iron Casting participants work with experienced Rivers of Steel […]

$285

Blacksmithing for Teens Workshop

Touchstone Center for Crafts 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Come and learn how to swing a hammer at the anvil, work a coal forge, and forge hot steel – all in a fun, enthusiastic, and inclusive environment! Throughout this workshop, you will learn many of the basic processes in blacksmithing, like tapering, twisting, bending, and punching. Everyone will walk away with their own hand-forged […]

$850
Event Series Intro to Iron Casting Workshop

Intro to Iron Casting Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Iron casting is a community workshop experience! This program is a three-day workshop offered Thursday through Saturday, June 27 – 29, July 18 — 20, and October 3 – 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Intro to Iron Casting participants work with experienced Rivers of Steel […]

$285

Beginner Blacksmithing Workshop

Hart Moore Blacksmithing Studio 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Traditional Process–Contemporary Design Instructor: Douglas E. Wilson No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $125-$175 Materials and Studio Fees *Pre-approved for Act 48 Credit by PAEA Join this workshop to learn and practice age-old forging processes and joinery techniques such as drawing out, upsetting, bending, twisting, plus forge welding, hot collars, and riveting. We will also […]

$900

Forging a Medieval Tool – Blacksmithing Workshop

Hart Moore Blacksmithing Studio 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

AUG 5-9 | 5-DAY (MON-FRI) Forging a Medieval Seax (Knife) Instructor: Dr. Andrew Welton No Experience-Beginner $695 Member | $725 Non-Member $115-$165 Materials and Studio Fees The "seax" is the iconic knife of the European Early Middle Ages. Participants will forge a seax that follows the proportions, geometry, and metallurgy of historical originals. We will […]

$890
Event Series Half-Day Craft Workshops – Ages 14+

Half-Day Craft Workshops – Ages 14+

Touchstone Center for Crafts 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you will learn new techniques and processes while creating hands-on projects in the medium of your choosing. Projects vary and may utilize different materials and techniques […]

$150

Introduction to Bladesmithing Workshop

Hart Moore Blacksmithing Studio 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Instructor: Jared Ondovchik No Experience-Beginner $375 Member | $405 Non-Member $55-$105 Materials and Studio Fees This workshop will cover basic bladesmithing techniques to produce a small “neck knife”. Participants will hand forge a small blade from high carbon steel. They will learn how to properly heat treat, grind, and attach a simple handle to that […]

$510

Restore, Repair and Weatherize Wooden Windows Three-Day Workshop

Saylor House Kiwanis Park, 371 Dynasty Dr, Hagerstown, MD, United States

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 […]

$150

Metalworking Workshop

Hart Moore Blacksmithing Studio 1049 Wharton Furnace Road, Farmington, PA, United States

Hammer, Draw, Twist & Scroll Instructor: Glenn Horr No Experience-Beginner $490 Member | $520 Non-Member $50-$100 Materials and Studio Fees Learn the basics or enhance your skills in the fascinating craft of hand-forged metalwork! You will learn about using a coal forge, hand forging skills, and techniques such as forging a tapering (drawing out), twisting, […]

$620