Windows Preservation Alliance Regional Meeting – Minneapolis

Come join your fellow window restorers to talk about tools, finishes and shop management. This lively day and half will be filled with information and camaraderie as only Midwesterners can offer.

Hosted by Hayes Window Restoration, all WPA members and non members are welcome. The program starts mid day on Friday to allow for travel. There will be some presentations and some time for discussions. Saturday will be a full day of education and networking.

Agenda as of 9/13/21

Friday November 12

12PM – Check in and welcome lunch

Introductions

2-3PM Mark Johnston – Regional Buildings and Windows

3:30-4:30PM Moulding planes and traditional joinery

6PM Dinner at a neighborhood restaurant

Saturday November 13

8:30AM Breakfast and bagels

9AM – Reid Rossell – Understanding Shellac Finishes

10:45 Discussion Groups

12PM – lunch sponsored by MonRay and featuring a discussion of storm windows

1PM – Lida Gilbertson will discuss shop growth and systems

2:30PM Discussion groups by topic

Note: Sessions will be recorded for future use by WPA members

Due to the continued threat from COVID 19, we require that all attendees provide proof of vaccination.