You will be part of a team restoring tongue and grooved wood flooring in a historic house in the Central Park National Historic District in Hannibal, Missouri. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of 8 students. You will be working side-by-side all three days with instructor Bob Yapp. Bob is nationally recognized as […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]
Restoring Historic Wood Windows (Including Sash Mechanics) (3 days) – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm daily Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. As one of the few parts of a façade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows and […]
In this one-day class, youth (12-15 yrs) will experience what its like to safely forge, grind, heat treat and finish their very own knife just like they do on the hit television show Forged In Fire! This class is hard work but well worth it and will teach a little of all we offer here […]
Wednesdays ~ April 8, 15, 22, 29 6:00pm-9:00pm Woodturning is a truly satisfying craft, and the raw materials to produce useful, gorgeous and unique objects are all around us. This four-session class will introduce you to the lathe and the tools used to shape a basic piece of wood into a unique, attractive and useful […]
Basic Plaster Wall Repair 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm A traditional and versatile building material, plaster was historically used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster can result in finishes much harder than drywall which creates a more durable wall surface, and is more adaptable for specialty design […]
In this two-day hands-on masonry workshop under the guidance of Master Craftsman David Gibney, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Register here to join us. Dates Friday, April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2026 Times 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily Location 6129 Butterfly Lane, […]
Faux (Fake) Painting & Restoration of Painted Stone & Wood Grain will be a unique class. Before the 1870’s it was not very classy to have much real, natural wood. You could really show your affluence if you could afford an artist to grain your plain pine or poplar to look like exotic woods such […]
Learn the fundamentals of building a structurally sound dry stone wall in a single day from one of the five women North America qualified to teach dry stone walling. Here is your gateway into dry stone walling, a traditionally male dominated field. Whether you are trying the craft on for size, you are engaging in […]
This fast-paced two-day introduction moves students through the fundamentals of blacksmithing: basic hammering and forging techniques, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels will be explored. Safety, tools, techniques, materials, terminology, and shop set-up will all be discussed. Students will make a cold chisel, drift punch, bottle opener, and wall hook in this […]
Historic Plaster-Making & Restoring Decorative Plaster is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on, learn by doing, total immersion experience in historic plaster molding creation and repair. Students will learn state-of-the-art techniques in mold making, casting & mixing plaster. You will also learn to create straight runs of plaster moldings. How these decorative plaster elements are installed […]
Introduction to Mineral Paints & Stains 1 day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Discover the history behind and the differences between mineral based coatings to decorate masonry as opposed to using modern paints. This class will demonstrate how to match historic brick and stone colors using potassium silicate paints and stains along with covering […]
This two-day hands-on drystone workshop is focused on repairing and constructing dry-laid stone walls. Under the guidance of Neil Rippingale, participants will learn traditional drystone techniques and practice using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Register here to join us. Dates Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18, 2026 Times 8:15 am - 4:30 […]
Join the Timber Frame Engineering Council and Timber Framers Guild from April 23-25, 2026, for a Timber Grading Workshop at the Rocky Mountain Joinery Center in Lafayette, Colorado. Who should attend: Engineers, architects, timber frame carpenters, sawmill operators, builders, or anyone needing to understand and apply timber stress-grading rules. Cost: $1,200 per person. Includes two […]
Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Learn […]
Work in a small team to assemble stairs. Come learn design principles for steps, proper base preparation, and how to move and manipulate large stone. Learn, too, how to integrate steps into other hardscape elements. Workshop Objective: To provide the basic knowledge required to build steps that are stable, durable, and safe to use. Learning […]
If you are a professional landscaper, mason, or builder, take the quickest path to proving your know-how as a dry stone waller. Earn the credentials that justify inclusion of dry stone walls in your portfolio of services. This course includes four days of training and the Dry Stone Walling Association Level I Waller certification test on the […]
Exterior Painting of Historic Structures is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on learning experience. Students will learn how to paint the exterior wood of any structure. You will be part of a team painting a section a historic structure in a Hannibal Historic District. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of 10 students. You […]
In this two-day hands-on masonry workshop under the guidance of Master Craftsman David Gibney, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Register here to join us. Dates Friday, May 1 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 Times 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily Location Arthurdale Heritage, 18 […]
Stone Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm While cemeteries are often considered to be perpetual, their most prominent feature, the grave markers, is not. Additionally, deferred maintenance usually accelerates the deterioration of gravestones and monuments which can result in safety hazards. Our preservation practices attempt […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. […]
Come try your hand at Blacksmithing for a day at Peters Valley School of Craft! In this introductory workshop we will lay the foundations for a journey into the blacksmithing world. This class is designed for people who have never used a coal forge before. We will focus on starting and maintaining a coal fire, […]
Come try your hand at woodturning! Spend the day on the lathe discovering how to make beautiful, round wooden objects! We’ll learn about the different lathe components, talk tools, and practice staying safe while creating candlesticks, bud vases, rolling pins, and more. Each participant should expect to leave with one or more small projects, as […]
Come try your hand at Blacksmithing for a day at Peters Valley School of Craft! In this introductory workshop we will lay the foundations for a journey into the blacksmithing world. This class is designed for people who have never used a coal forge before. We will focus on starting and maintaining a coal fire, […]
Ever wanted to learn how to restore stained-glass windows? This is your opportunity to learn from the best. This is our 18th year at the Belvedere School for Hands-On Preservation and we’re excited to offer a class called, “Restoring Stained Glass Windows-Advanced” We’re even more excited to have instructor Rhonda Deeg back for 2026. Rhonda […]
Learn historic wood window preservation in a one-day, hands-on workshop at the Saylor House located in Hagerstown, Maryland. This is a beginner workshop ideal for homeowners or anyone interested in learning traditional restoration techniques under the guidance of Master Craftsman David Gibney. Registration is now full. Fill out this form to be added to the […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Workshop […]
Two days give you more hands-on time to apply the basic principles. Spend more time working with batter frames and stringlines. Sleep on what you learn and come back to practice with guidance. Get exposed to basic stone shaping and stone splitting. Enjoy more time interacting with waller-teachers and getting answers to your questions. Workshop […]
Ever wanted to learn how to make or restore a stained-glass window. This is your opportunity to learn from the best. This is our 18th year at the Belvedere School for Hands-On Preservation and we’re excited to continue offering a class called, “Making & Restoring Stained Glass Windows” We’re even more excited to have instructor […]