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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]