by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
Stone Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm While cemeteries are often considered to be perpetual, their most prominent feature, the grave markers, is not. Additionally, deferred maintenance usually accelerates the...
by Andrea Barber | Oct 2, 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,...
by Andrea Barber | Sep 11, 2025
Overview Dates: October 17-18, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day Location: Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Road, Arthurdale, WV 26520 Class Size Limit: 15 participants Workshop Details Join us for a two-day hands-on masonry repointing workshop. Under the guidance...
by Andrea Barber | Sep 11, 2025
Join us for a two-day hands-on dry stone workshop focused on repairing and constructing dry-laid stone walls. Under the guidance of Neil Rippingale, President of the Board for the Dry Stone Conservancy, participants will learn traditional dry stone techniques and...
by Andrea Barber | Jan 31, 2025
Level 2 of the Stone Repair Certification Training workshop will teach you how to execute masonry repairs on challenging surfaces with stunning visual accuracy. Work hands-on with master stone conservators to build skills that can be applied to repair architectural...
