Announcements, Historic Conservation, Regional Heritage, Technical Install Team, Workshops

2026 Autumn Workshops Announcement

Master the art of historic preservation this fall with our hands-on ARTisAn Objective® Workshops! Gain essential trade skills alongside industry experts from LimeWorks.us.

Stone Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics
October 2 – Book Now!

Time and neglect silently erode historic funerary art, but precise intervention halts the decline. Harnessing the specialized LimeWorks.us Graveyard Kit, participants dive into non-invasive stabilization: concocting custom field-mixed glues for fractured elements, applying Waterglass to solidify friable stone, and deploying gentle, conservation-grade cleansing methods. Safeguard delicate monuments without compromising their sacred, original fabric.


ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS-06 Lithomex® Brick & Stone Surface Repair
October 9, October 23 & November 13
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This immersive masterclass spotlights Saint-Astier® Lithomex®, empowering artisans to resurrect original masonry contours, textures, and palettes. Guided by LimeWorks.us master masons, you’ll decode decay patterns, forge bespoke surface repairs, and sculpt high-fidelity details that seamlessly mimic historic brick and stone—arming you with a high-value, specialized trade edge.


ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS-04 – Basic Plaster Wall Repair
October 9
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Rediscover the enduring elegance and architectural flexibility of traditional lime plaster. This tactile lab guides you through substrate prep, lath keying, and multi-layer restoration using proprietary TAKCOAT™ and TOPCOAT™ formulas. Learn to maneuver the trowel with precision—mastering blade angles and pressure dynamics to build flawless bonding layers and buttery, seamless skim coats on historic walls.


ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS-01 Basics of Repointing Brick & Stone Using Lime Mortar
October 16th
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Proper repointing is the breath of life for historic masonry; executed poorly, it invites structural ruin. This hand-on intensive demystifies vapor-permeable, natural hydraulic lime mortars. You’ll master the nuance of selecting mixtures, clean and rake failing joints, and tool fresh mortar into mock-ups and vintage architecture alongside seasoned craftsmen—ensuring joint longevity and timeless aesthetic harmony.

ARTisAn Objective® Workshop JOYN-03 – Restoring Historic Wood Window (Including Sash Mechanics)
October 21st-23rd
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Under expert preservation guidance, bridge traditional woodworking with modern conservation to restore sash mechanics from frame to finish. Learn the alchemy of weather-sealing, re-weighting sash cords, and revitalizing original timber—turning drafty, neglected fenestration into airtight, smooth-operating architectural gems.


ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS-08 – Historic Preservation Boot Camp
November 4-6
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An immersive, deep-dive symposium into high-performance historic masonry conservation. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with LimeWorks.us experts to master compatible lime mortars, identify destructive prior intervention, and execute complex repointing and rendering. Practice advanced surface resuscitation using Lithomex®, mastering the delicate balance of breathability, strength, and historical accuracy required for elite restoration projects.


ARTisAn Objective® Workshop MAS-10 – Plaster Level II, Traditional Three-Coat Lime Plaster on Lath
November 13
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Elevate your wall-finishing mastery beyond basic patching into full structural execution. Partnering with the LimeWorks.us technical install crew, you will engineer a complete, historic three-coat lime plaster system on lath utilizing premium Ecologicâ„¢ Plaster TOPCOATâ„¢ Platinum grades. Learn to build, sequence, and texturize scratch, brown, and finish layers for unmatched durability and historic authenticity.

Workshops are held at the historic Millhafen Farm—the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and  LimeWorks.us and located at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. Start times are generally 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Ecologicâ„¢ Mortar Stock Colors

Price range: $36.00 through $80.00
lime plaster basecoat
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Ecologicâ„¢ PLASTER TAKCOATâ„¢ Platinum

Price range: $18.00 through $55.00
Hydraulic Lime Plaster
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Ecologicâ„¢ PLASTER TOPCOATâ„¢ Platinum

Price range: $15.00 through $60.00
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Saint-Astier® Lithomex®

Price range: $42.00 through $210.00

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