Historic Eastfield Foundation

Website https://www.historiceastfield.org/

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  • Dating Historic Structures Class

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    Participants are guided through the difficult process of recognizing architectural changes made during various periods in the lifespan of a building. They are then taught to identify the specific elements relevant to the dating process. This includes the evolution of molding styles, hardware, window & door treatments, fireplaces, timber framing methods, also tell-tale signs such […]

    $400

  • Creating and Repairing Plaster Crown Molding

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    Through demonstration and first-hand experience the participants will be introduced to the technical aspects of ornamental plasterwork including cornices and medallions and the techniques for producing appropriate knives and molds. They will also be taught casting and repair procedures for new and damaged ornamental work. Limited to 8 Students July 6th - 7th 2024 Cost: […]

    $400

  • Slate Roofing Workshop

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    Slate: The 100 Year Roof Do you have a slate roof on your home, but you’ve been told that slating is a “lost art” and “nobody uses slate anymore”? Well did you know that slate may be the best, longest-lasting, easily maintained roof money can buy? This workshop will follow a lecture/lab format to explore […]

    $400

  • Window Sash Replication and Restoration Workshop

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

      Students will learn to restore early 19th C. wood window sashes with hand tools. Students will build a small 4-lite sash in order to fully understand the construction details of sashes. The workshop will move into repairing wood sashes and window frames, including assessing the damage and appropriate repairs, lead paint safety practices and […]

    $450

  • Timber Framing Workshop

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    Designed to teach the fundamentals of historic timber framing to students of all skill levels, this course offers the opportunity to construct a timber frame structure incorporating traditional mortise & tenon and other joints. Students gain an understanding of the layout and construction of historic timber frames, including barns and dwellings, as they construct a […]

    $575

  • Hand-Making 18th and 19th Century House Paints

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    Participants will make multiple types of housepaint (oil-based, limewash, and distemper), using traditional materials and methods. Paints will be ground on a muller and slab, as well as in a paint mill. Materials will include: linseed oil, animal glue, dry pigments, and chalk. Students will also learn about historic brushes and brushing techniques. Limited to […]

    $400

  • Blacksmith Bellows – Repair and Restoration Workshop

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    This workshop will repair, re-leather, and restore the blacksmith shop bellows at Historic Eastfield Village. Participants in the workshop will learn how a traditional two-chambered blacksmith bellows works and is used. The bellows will have new leather stitched together and fit to the sides. Duration: 3 Days Date: August 14th - 16th 2025 Includes: Materials […]

    $450

  • Basic Preservation Carpentry Workshop

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    Old houses can be intimidating. With historic building materials, nothing seems to be plumb or level and everything feels like it needs some love. It can be easy to get overwhelmed. Fear not! This class will teach some of the basics of preservation carpentry so that attendees will leave feeling more comfortable tackling their own […]

    $345

  • Conservation Assessment Bootcamp: Understanding Entropy and Diagnosing Decay in Historic Buildings

    Historic Eastfield Village 104 Mud Pond Road, East Nassau, NY, United States

    We know our historic structures are in a constant state of entropy, so how do we make preservation decisions and manage this change? How do you assess a building or its components’ condition and identify the cause of deterioration? Answering these questions is a crucial early stage in the preservation process. In this Conservation Assessment […]

    $300