The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans brings local authors together for a celebration of their latest books focused on New Orleans’ history, architecture and culture. Each author will give a 15-minute talk, followed by a book signing.All books available for purchase on site thanks to The Garden District Book Shop. PRC will follow all […]
This popular program provides detailed information about the historic house types, architectural styles and neighborhoods of New Orleans, as well as best practices in historic renovation, rehabilitation tax incentives and historic house research. This program will earn four continuing-education credits for Realtors from the LA Real Estate Commission, as well as certification as a PRC-approved Historic House Specialist. PRC will follow all city, state and federal […]
Plaster artisan Sylvia Thompson-Dias will host a hands-on workshop discussing a wide-range of plasters with a focused emphasis on her specialties in the world of lime plasters (such as Venetian, Grassello, Marmorino, and Tadelakt), clay plaster, and micro cement. The class will cover proper applications, preparation/substrates, and potential price ranges for her specialties. Attendees will […]
As part of PRC’s Building Trades Master Class Series, plaster artisan Sylvia Thompson-Dias of Sylvia T. Designs will focus this class on the correct substrate, how to navigate pre-existing substrates, and the preparation of a surface before application. The presentation will teach how to deal with moisture and drainage, how to prevent cracking, and working with paint. […]
This popular program provides detailed information about the historic house types, architectural styles and neighborhoods of New Orleans, as well as best practices in historic renovation, rehabilitation tax incentives and historic house research. This program will earn four continuing-education credits for Realtors from the LA Real Estate Commission, as well as credit towards certification as […]