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Historic Window Repair Workshop
August 22 @ 8:30 am - August 23 @ 4:30 pm
$400Overview
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.
- Window sash materials.
- Reglazing tools and techniques.
Tuition & Registration
Cost: $400 per participant
Your registration includes access to two full days of expert instruction, guided hands-on experience, and all required materials and tools.
Location & Travel
Training Dates: August 22-23, 2025
Day 1 Meeting Address:
2302 East Gwinnett Street
Savannah, GA 31404
Participants are responsible for their own travel, housing, meals, and refreshments.
Please plan to arrive on time for check-in on Day 1. Meet at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
Learning Goals
You’ll learn through a combination of classroom-style instruction and hands-on restoration work. The focus is on practical techniques and real-world conditions.
Day 1 Agenda:
8/22/2025
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Welcome and introductions
• Overview of historic windows’ form and function
• Safety briefing
• Window sash deconstruction
• Lunch Break
• Window sash reconstruction
• Review and reflect
• Clean-up and close-out
Day 2 Agenda:
8/23/2025
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Welcome
• Overview of window sash materials
• Safety briefing
• Deglazing lab
• Lunch
• Reglazing lab
• Review and reflect
• Clean-up and close-out
What to Bring
- Full-length pants (that you can get dirty)
- Long-sleeved shirt (that you can get dirty)
- Close-toed shoes
- Work gloves
- Personal items: snacks, lunch, a water bottle, sun block, bug spray
Be sure to wear clothes that you are okay with getting dirty.
