Historic Preservation Boot Camp

by | Dec 15, 2025

Historic Preservation Boot Camp 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from deteriorating further; respect the significance of...

Art of Stone Class

by | Dec 15, 2025

An introduction to functional and beautiful dry-laid stonework This course goes beyond basic stone masonry to explore stonework as an art form, blending natural stone building techniques with the science behind them. You’ll learn both flatwork and sculptural elements,...

Natural Plasters and Finishes Class

by | Dec 15, 2025

An exploration of natural, nontoxic wall finishes This course will take place as a one-week module of our Natural Building Certificate.  Finishing walls with natural, nontoxic products imparts a number of benefits to a building, whether you are working on a plastered...

Architectural Stained Glass

by | Dec 15, 2025

Design and craft your own stained glass panel. This class will introduce students to basic tools and techniques for layout, cutting, shaping, and connecting stained glass using the copper foil method by building a panel of your own design. Read Syllabus   Class...

Harvest and Mill Your Own Lumber Class: August Session

by | Dec 15, 2025

Gain hands-on experience felling and milling a tree for lumber. For those considering harvesting logs for lumber on a small scale, building with materials from their own woodlot, or purchasing a sawmill, this course will provide an overview of methods and options for...