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Historic Restorations’ Class General Information
Location:
Our classes are held at our shop location:
341 East Liberty Street, Building #2, Second Floor
Lancaster, PA 17602, in the North East area of Lancaster City.
Travel and Accommodation:
If you need overnight accommodations there are several hotels located within one mile of the class location:
Eden Resort Inn and Suites
222 Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-569-6444/866-382-0049
www.edenresort.com
Days Inn and Suites
1492 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-293-8400
The King’s Cottage
1049 E. King St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-397-1017
www.kingscottagebb.com
If you need any help with directions or additional travel information just call we will be happy to help. |
Class Payment
Once you register for a class please send $75.00 deposit to hold your place in the class. Full payment is due 30 days before the class date. Your payment will insure that you have a space in the class. If the class requires more than one weekend to complete you must commit to attending all classes, if you cannot attend a class after the session has begun it is understood that you will be responsible for the tuition for the remaining classes.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Cash, or Check accepted for deposit or final payment.
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Cancellation
We will strive to have all classes on the scheduled dates, unfortunately, at times circumstances beyond our control occur that may require us to cancel or change the date of a class. If our new date does not fit into your schedule, we will send you a full refund.
However if you need to cancel a class for any reason, please call us at (717) 291-4688. If you withdraw from the class more than 30 days before the date of the class, we will refund any deposits received. If you give less than a 30-day notice, we will only refund your payments if we can fill your place in the class.
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Daily Schedule
All classes begin at 9:00 AM sharp. Please arrive at 8:30 AM to give yourself time to get settled before class begins. A light breakfast with coffee, hot tea and juice will be served beginning at 8:30 AM. A box lunch will be served at noon. Both meals are included in your course fees. (Please check class description for the class completion time.)
Skill Levels
Our novice and homeowner classes assume that each student is a beginner. The more advanced workshops often will have prerequisites to prepare the students for the level of skill required to complete those tasks. If you have a question about skills needed or if you feel that your experience would exempt you from the prerequisites – call we can discuss it with you. Tools and Materials
We will provide all safety equipment for use during the class. A list of required hand tools will be provided with each class registration. A material fee can be added to the course fees depending on the type of project and the amount of material used please check the course descriptions to see if this fee will apply.
Age Requirements
Because of insurance regulations all class participants must be at least 18 years old. We do not provide child care for children while their parents attend our classes.
Dress
Please wear practical work clothes and shoes.
Private classes are available – just call and ask about availability if you feel you would benefit from one on one instruction or if a skill you would like to learn is not being offered as a class at this time.
We
are available to conduct seminars and demonstrations for your preservation group – call to discuss your needs with us.
Seminars/Demonstrations offered for preservation groups, continuing education, or trade shows:
- How to Approach Work on Your Older Building
- Wood window repair with sensitive alternatives/energy conservation
- Traditional Methods verses Modern Approaches
- Sympathetic Additions for Your Historic Home
- Dating Your Older Building (overview of American Architecture 1700-1900)
- Energy Conservation for Your Older Home
- Making Your Older Building Green
Organizations/Shows we have made presentations for:
- The Greater Philadelphia Historic Home Show
- Old House Fair (Philadelphia Preservation Alliance)
- Historic Annapolis Foundation
- Bellefonte HARB
- Traditional Building Show –Boston, MA
- Columbia Preservation Workshop
- Ephrata Cloister – Building History Program
We are always looking for instructors to present various topics relating to older building care and woodworking. Contact Chuck to discuss your ideas. |
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Lancaster New Era article, 2008
