Friday-Saturday, June 12-13, 2026. Throughout much of the past, everything was shaped by hand, in the Adirondacks and beyond. Woodworking in particular requires the skilled hand of a dedicated artisan. This time-honored craft includes structural carpentry, interior finishes, and even crafting furniture and tools. Through this workshop, we aim to preserve the traditional techniques embodied…
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27, 2026 One of preservationists’ most common cries is to “save wood windows!” Understanding how to implement vital maintenance and repair of wood windows conserves their functionality and helps preserve a building’s historic character. Join AARCH at Wevertown’s Robert and Electa Waddell House to learn how to repair, restore, and preserve wood windows…
Friday, August 7, 2026 During the late 19th century a religious fervor swept across the United States that led to a proliferation of church building and ornamentation. Essex’s National Register of Historic Places-listed Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church serves as the perfect venue to explore this topic, as it features 11 early-20th-century stained glass lancet windows….
Friday, August 21, 2026 In the world of historic preservation, using the right mortar is one of the most important features in the upkeep and maintenance of masonry structures. Understanding the needs of mortar in your historic masonry can make all the difference in avoiding major structural issues and planning the best to approach repairs….
Sunday, October 25 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 Join AARCH for a two-part workshop at Adirondack Architectural Salvage! Combining a well-worn, well-loved vintage quilt with an antique window sash is a beautiful way to preserve history and create a striking piece of art. Quilts that are too fragile to be used on a bed can…
Friday-Saturday June 7-8, 2024 Miss this workshop? Check out the recording of the 2022 workshop on our YouTube page! Have you ever been curious about how to identify and repair historic plaster work in your home, workspace, or on a project? Join AARCH for this rare opportunity to learn from master plasterer Richard Barrow as…
Friday, June 21, 2024 Join AARCH on the 121-acre campus of the Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake for an engaging workshop exploring the basics of plumbing. Using a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning, participants will gain the basic skills to tackle common plumbing issues. Discussion will focus on fundamentals of…
Friday, September 13 – Saturday September 14, 2024 Whether you have no experience or are a seasoned artist, this hands-on workshop will connect you to your inner artist and to the places you know and love! Through this workshop, participants will learn how to hone their observations to capture the details, scale, and special features…
Friday, September 15, 2023 Lumber yards can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. If you are looking for guidance for your next trip to the lumber yard, we have you covered! Join AARCH and our friends and partners at Ward Lumber to learn about navigating a lumber yard in search of the best materials for projects…
Saturday, September 16, 2023 The world of power tools can seem intimidating for women – but it shouldn’t be! AARCH believes strongly in empowering women to build and wield personal and professional DIY skills safely and confidently. We are teaming up with regional contractor and construction firm owner Leisa Almekinder to explore the importance and…