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The International Preservation Trades Workshop is the only annual event in North American which brings the foremost practitioners of the traditional trades together in a single venue dedicated to sharing the skills and knowledge of all of the trades employed in conservation of the built environment. 

Upcoming events

    • October 09, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Fort Pulaski National Monument
    • 12
    Register

    This workshop is hosted by the Preservation Trades Network as a pre-conference workshop to its annual International Preservation Trades Workshop. 


    Description

    This building documentation workshop will focus on photography-based documentation, photogrammetry, in the form of multi-image panoramas which may exceed life-size in resolution.  Photogrammetry helps users to develop work scope through inspection while avoiding excessive mobilization cost in the discovery phase, communicate work scope through on image annotation, and allows outside remote experts to participate through web-based interaction.  Please see examples at instructor web address.  We will meet at Ft. Pulaski National Park and form teams to document areas of the fort.  There is advance light homework which will be sent after you register.  Advance materials will describe approaches to photogrammetry and understanding natural site conditions which may effect documentation.  We will perform intentionally defective documentation on at least one area so the participants can understand why certain approaches fail.  We will have some camera and tripod equipment available for participants, however, participants will benefit if they bring their own camera equipment and tripod. 

    Participants will learn about the following:

    • Understanding site conditions
    • Building architecture or features which may speed or hinder standardized documentation.
    • Approaches to documenting special features or situations.
    • Defining owner needs for documentation and documentation goals.
    • Converting needs and goals into documentation strategy and image resolution.
    • Choice of camera lens system to meet goals.
    • Photographer strategies for documentation capture.
    • Reviewing raw imagery and selecting images by computer.
    • Image assembly.
    • Review of final composite images.

    After workshop website will be made available to participants to fully explore images and end uses.

      INSTRUCTORS

      Battle Brown
      Owner/Operator
      Manassas Consulting LLC
      Visit Manassas Consulting's website to see examples of photogrammetry

      Manassas Consulting was founded in 1991 and began to specialize in documentation of buildings and public art in 2006. Battle hails from Memphis, Tennessee, but currently resides in Pennsylvania. He as documented buildings from Ft. Jefferson on Dry Tortugas west of Key West, Florida to the Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia, Washington. Objects of documentation range from colonial foursquare homes, to public art and sculpture, to U.S. Army Corps facilities, to historic forts, and modern brutalist phase poured in place concrete.

      Driven by a deep passion for historic architecture and the preservation of existing buildings, Manassas Consulting is dedicated helping buildings speak to tell their story. A unique suite of web-based tools will be briefly demonstrated for analysis and work scope development, and will be made available to participants to showcase their work after the conference.


      SCHEDULE

      Wednesday, October 9, 2024

      8:30 am | Meet at Fort Pulaski National Monument
      9:00 am – 10:00 am | Review of photogrammetry materials sent in advance. Coordinate teams and workspace. Questions and Answers.
      10:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Field Documentation
      1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch and travel to Ethos Preservation
      2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Image review, selection, and assembly

      LOCATIONS

      Fort Pulaski National Monument
      101 Fort Pulaski Rd, Savannah, GA

      Parking is available on site. Workshop attendees will have a waived entrance fee, with parking included. Follow signs to the visitor's center to meet the workshop group in the parking lot. Fort Pulaski National Monument is an approximately 20 - 30 minute drive from downtown Savannah.


      Ethos Preservation
      303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
      (407) 637-0488

      Ethos Preservation is located in a restored train car on Georgia State Railroad Museum's campus, that includes the Savannah History Center. Parking is available at $2/hour next to the Savannah Visitor’s Center, which needs to be accessed via MLK Jr Blvd. Parking is not included. 



      WHAT TO EXPECT

      Besides a good time, prepare to be active and learn. Participants will be sitting, standing, bending and using their hands, in addition to working outside in the weather. Participants should: 

      • Wear comfortable works clothes and close-toed shoes
      • Bring a jacket and/or a rain jacket in case of rain and temperature changes
      • Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or a sun hat
      • Water bottle
      • Bring lunch or money to purchase lunch at a downtown restaurant
      • Plan their transportation to Fort Pulaski and to Ethos Preservation

      Optional equipment for participants to bring:

      • SLR or mirrorless camera of at least 12 megapixels
      • Long lenses for your camera, 100mm and up.  Fixed preferred to zoom.  
      • Tripod
      • Tripod head. Geared heads preferred should you happen to own one.

      We will provide:

      • Admission to Fort Pulaski National Monument.
      • Tools and materials - camera tripod equipment and computers for image transfer and assembly
      • Additional sunscreen
      • Bug Spray
      • Water
      • Snacks

        REGISTRATION INFORMATION

        Cost per participant is $150. There is a limit of 12 participants. We will intake a waiting list. By registering to the event, you agree to our event policies and procedures--please read them here. Registrants can cancel their registration up to 30 days before the workshop for a full refund minus any associated taxes and fees. Cancellations within 30 days of the event will not be refunded, with exceptions in PTN's Health and Safety Policy.

        • October 09, 2024
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • 2302 East Gwinnett Street
        • 15
        Register

        This workshop is hosted by the Preservation Trades Network as a pre-conference workshop to its annual International Preservation Trades Workshop. 


        Description

        This window preservation workshop will teach introductory window sash restoration techniques. Participants will learn:
        • The anatomy of a window sash
        • Why we preserve instead of replace windows
        • The tools and preparation for repair
        • Personal and site safety 
        • How to remove sashes from window boxes 
        • To strip paint and glazing 
        • To cut glass and reglaze 
        • How to repaint and rehang window sashes 

          INSTRUCTORS

          Andrew Wing
          Owner/Operator
          Saving Old Windows

          Saving Old Windows was founded in 2020 by Andrew Wing, a native of Western North Carolina, with a mission to preserve historic wood windows that are increasingly being replaced at an alarming rate.

          Driven by a deep passion for historic architecture and the preservation of traditional trades, Saving Old Windows is dedicated to rescuing and restoring these valuable architectural elements. We believe that no window is ever "too far gone." Through expert techniques and education, we aim to demonstrate that every old window can be saved and cherished for years to come.


          SCHEDULE

          Wednesday, October 9, 2024

          8:45 am | Check-in at Re:Purpose Savannah
          9:00 am – 12:00 pmIntroduction to Windows, Preservation and Safety
          12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch
          1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Hands-on Stations
          3:30 - 4:00 pmClean-up and Close-out

          WHAT TO EXPECT

          Besides a good time, prepare to be active and learn. Participants will be sitting, standing, bending and using their hands, in addition to working outside in the weather. Participants should: 

          • Wear comfortable works clothes and close-toed shoes
          • Bring a jacket and/or a rain jacket in case of rain and temperature changes
          • Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or a sun hat
          • Water bottle
          • Bring lunch

          We will provide:

          • Personal Protective Equipment
          • Tools and Materials
          • Additional sunscreen
          • Bug Spray
          • Coffee, water, and other beverages
          • Snacks

            REGISTRATION INFORMATION

            Cost per participant is $150. There is a limit of 20 participants. We will intake a waiting list. By registering to the event, you agree to our event policies and procedures--please read them here. Registrants can cancel their registration up to 30 days before the workshop for a full refund minus any associated taxes and fees. Cancellations within 30 days of the event will not be refunded, with exceptions in PTN's Health and Safety Policy.

            • October 10, 2024
            • 8:00 AM
            • October 12, 2024
            • 12:00 PM
            • 2302 East Gwinnet Street, Savannah, GA 31404
            • 198
            Register

            2024 INTERNATIONAL PRESERVATION TRADES WORKSHOP

            Hosted at
            re:purpose savannah

             

            2302 EAST GWINNETT STREET

            SAVANNAH, GA 31404


            The Preservation Trades Network is excited to welcome you to the 26th IPTW! This October, we invite you to attend this three-day event, hosted at Re:Purpose Savannah, a women+ led 501(c)3 nonprofit establishing a sustainable future through the deconstruction, salvage, and reuse of historic buildings.

            Converging at Re:Purpose's Salvage Yard will be experts in the traditional building trades. Hands-on demonstrations and workshops include the topics of carpentry and timber framing, stone and brick masonry, plaster, roofing and so much more. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with professionals throughout each day and learn from the masters.

            Visit our IPTW 2024 page for details on lodging, pre-conference workshops, sessions, and more. And remember, PTN may have a few surprises up our sleeves, you’ll only know if you attend!


            IPTW Attendees will receive a 20% discount at the Re:Purpose Savannah yard on Saturday, October 12. Check out their current inventory, and bring your trucks and trailers!


            REGISTRATION INFORMATION

            GROUP REGISTRATION

            Register up to 25 attendees for your organization or school to attend IPTW! Use the "add guest" option to complete a group registration.

            STUDENTS AND APPRENTICES

            Students, apprentices, and emerging professionals may register at $50 with proof of status and in return volunteer for part of their time at the conference. They can also apply for the Misia Leonard Scholarship, which provides funding to offset travel costs.

            APPLY HERE for the Misia Leonard Scholarship

            DEMONSTRATORS

            Interested in demonstrating at IPTW? Submit a form so we can gather your presentation information. Accepted demonstrators will receive notice from the PTN Board upon acceptance and a registration code.

            SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

            We have opportunities for employers, vendors, and non-profits to support the IPTW and PTN's mission. View the Sponsorship Packet and fill out the form to get registered. The PTN Board will review, send an invoice according to which tier is selected, and register the individuals for the event.

            2024 Sponsorship Packet
            2024 Sponsor Exhibitor Registration Form
             

          Past events

          September 07, 2023 2023 International Preservation Trades Workshop
          September 06, 2023 Cemetery Preservation Pre-Conference Workshop
          September 05, 2023 Window Preservation Pre-Conference Workshop
          September 05, 2023 Log House Preservation Pre-Conference Workshop
          September 05, 2023 Masonry Preservation Pre-Conference Workshop
          May 19, 2022 2022 International Preservation Trades Workshop
          May 17, 2022 IPTW Pre-conference Workshop: Cemetery Conservation
          October 26, 2018 IPTW 2018
          August 03, 2018 Gravestone Preservation Workshop
          July 24, 2018 Historic Masonry with Jimmy Price: A Hands-on Workshop, July 2018
          May 22, 2018 Historic Masonry with Jimmy Price: A Hands-on Workshop
          April 17, 2018 The Magic of Scagliola with David Hayles: A Hands-On Workshop
          April 17, 2018 Historic Masonry with Jimmy Price: A Hands-on Workshop
          April 13, 2018 Gravestone Preservation Workshop
          September 08, 2017 IPTW 2017
          June 16, 2017 Gravestone Preservation Workshop
          September 09, 2016 Barn Tour
          September 09, 2016 IPTW 2016
          September 07, 2016 Pre-IPTW Workshop: Hard Mortar Removal and Repair
          July 22, 2015 IPTW 2015
          May 14, 2015 International Trades Education Symposium
          September 12, 2014 IPTW 2014
          May 16, 2014 Trowel Trades Workshop - Theory & Practice
          September 06, 2013 IPTW 2013
          September 30, 2012 IPTW 2012, Charleston SC parallel conference with APT
          July 15, 2012 Preservation of Wood Windows - "Hands on" workshop
          June 10, 2012 Preservation of Steel Windows - Hands On Workshop
          August 03, 2011 IPTW 2011 Pre-Conference Tour 1
          August 03, 2011 IPTW 2011 Pre-Conference Tour 2
          August 02, 2011 Painting Historic Buildings
          August 02, 2011 Porch Restoration Workshop
          August 02, 2011 IPTW 2011
          August 01, 2011 Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting
          July 30, 2011 Timber Frame Sheep Fold Workshop
          July 26, 2011 National Window Preservation Summit
          May 19, 2011 ITES 2011 - Lincoln, England
          May 15, 2011 ITES 2011 - Tour for the Trades
          November 19, 2010 PTN Shop Stop No. 2
          October 21, 2010 IPTW 2010
          October 19, 2010 Gravestone Preservation Workshop - SOLD OUT
          October 13, 2010 IPTW 2010 + Log Building Restoration Workshop
          October 13, 2010 Historic Log Building Restoration Workshop
          June 07, 2010 Shelburne Farms Timber Frame Workshop
           

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