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Historic Wood Window Restoration:
North Bennet Street School Hands-on Class

Boston, Massachusetts
Thursday, March 27th & Friday, March 28th
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


Historic Wood Window Restoration Community Education Class
Photo Credit: North Bennet Street School - Community Education Program

This two-day course, offered by instructors at the North Bennet School Historic Carpentry Program, provides information and instruction on the repair and restoration of wooden windows.

  • Day 1 reviews the anatomy and mechanics of wooden sash windows, the process of removing sash from their openings, paint removal, and repairs to the wood frame.
  • Day 2 includes the practice of deglazing glass, glass replacement, glazing, and painting.
Founded in 1881, the North Bennet Street School continues to train individuals for employment in time-honored methods and skills.

 

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Event Leader

Tom Eldridge, Preservation Carpentry Instructor. Thomas is an instructor for the second year of the Preservation Carpentry program. He also operates his own preservation business, with a particular focus on historic windows and doors and is interested in mid- to late Victorian era houses. He comes from an education background in the sciences, most recently as a teacher of 15 years in the Quincy Public Schools. Thomas also teaches in the North Bennet Street School's Community Education department.


 


Details & Logistics:

Lunch/drinks are not provided. Attendees will be given 1/2 hour lunch break and there are several cafes within walking distance.

All materials are provided. No prior experience needed.

Tickets
  • APTNE Members & Sponsors: $225
    • APTNE Student members: $100
  • Non-Members: $510
    • Non-member students: $175 *provided that a copy of your student ID is uploaded for verification
Address
  • North Bennet Street School, 150 North St, Boston, MA 02109
Transportation
  • Public transit: We are conveniently located near multiple service routes and the neighborhood is very walkable. The closest MBTA stop is Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and the Aquarium stop on the Blue line is slightly father away.
  • There are also a number of options for bus service. We recommend checking the MBTA’s website in advance of travel to make sure all services are running properly.
  • Biking: If you plan to visit by bicycle, we have a rack located across from our building where you can lock your bike. Our facility is also near several Bluebike bike share stations. 
Parking
  • The School does not have a dedicated lot, and on-street parking in the North End is difficult to find. If you plan to drive, your best option is to park in the Haymarket Center parking garage (also known as the Parcel 7 Garage) and walk to the School.
Meeting Locations
  • Meet at the main entrance lobby by 8:15am.
Accessibility
  • The main entrance is ramped and elevators provide access to the carpentry floor/classroom. Virtual tours of the building are available at https://nbss.edu/contact-visit/
Attire
  • Comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

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