The Event

About the Event

Our inaugural training program will focus on traditional and natural finishes, including linseed oil paint, shellac, limewash, tung oil, stains, milk paints and other heritage coatings. This will be a multi-day, immersive training that blends expert-led demonstrations with substantial hands-on practice. The program will take place at a late 18th century former-Masonic Lodge in the charming “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut in the town of Eastford. The Castle’s intact historic surfaces and ample indoor and outdoor work areas create ideal conditions for finishes-focused instruction. There are two complimentary tracks that can be registered for separately or together.

Two Complimentary Tracks

A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop

May 29-May 31

Focused on developing deep technical proficiency with traditional finishes, taught by leading experts.

Limited to 25-30 People

**Note** this will be a labor intensive program on a historic building, not a typical workshop based course. Due to this, the curriculum may change slightly due to new discoveries we make throughout the program.

A 2-Day Demonstration-based Exposure Program

June 1 - June 2

Modeled on APT field sessions, offering demonstrations, expert talks, and guided learning

Limited to 80-100 People

Pricing and Availability Coming Soon!
A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop | May 29-May 31

A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop | May 29-May 31

A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop | May 29-May 31

A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop | May 29-May 31

A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop | May 29-May 31

A 3-Day Intensive Hands-on Workshop | May 29-May 31

A 2-Day Demonstration-based Exposure Program | June 1 - June 2 Modeled on APT field sessions, offering demonstrations, expert talks, and guided learning

A 2-Day Demonstration-based Exposure Program | June 1 - June 2 Modeled on APT field sessions, offering demonstrations, expert talks, and guided learning

A 2-Day Demonstration-based Exposure Program | June 1 - June 2 Modeled on APT field sessions, offering demonstrations, expert talks, and guided learning

A 2-Day Demonstration-based Exposure Program | June 1 - June 2 Modeled on APT field sessions, offering demonstrations, expert talks, and guided learning

Frequently Asked Questions

    • 3-Day Intensive Hands-On Training will focus on painting prep, techniques with Linseed Oil Paint, lime plastering and finishes, window sash repairs, flooring repairs, and finishes.

    • 2-Day Demonstration-Based Exposure Program will include presentations on natural finishes and light workshops based on the 3-Day Intensive Program.

    • Detailed itinerary and curriculum descriptions are coming soon.

  • Instructors and Bios coming soon!

    • The 3-Day Intensive Program is geared towards tradespeople who want to expand their knowledge of traditional building materials and practices. AIA credits will be available through this program.

    • The 2-Day Program is geared toward preservationists, tradespeople, architects, architectural historians, building arts students, or anyone interested in learning how traditional building materials can be used on historic structures.

    • NOTE: BOTH programs are available to sign up as complimentary tracks or can be selected on an individual basis.

    • Goodie bags with merchandise and products associated with the event.

    • Light breakfast and lunches daily onsite.

    • Coffee, tea, bottled water, and snacks available throughout the day.

    • Opening day happy hour for both tracks.

    • Networking during and after the day's courses.

    • Hands-on learning experience with expert instructors.

  • The Guildhall Team can answer any questions about the program. Please email us at info@guildhall-training.com