The International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW) is the only annual gathering of its kind in North America. Since 1997, carpenters, masons, metal workers, painters, plasterers, timber framers, roofers and practitioners of other traditional trades from more than a dozen countries have come together to share their knowledge and demonstrate their skills. Every IPTW draws a diverse audience of tradespeople, architects, preservationists, students and home owners, and offers unique learning opportunities for people of all ages and skills levels.
This year, the IPTW will be held at Clermont Farm in Berryville. Demonstrations and events will be held in the main barn, tents located throughout the property, and the springhouse. A pre-conference workshop will focus on repair of the springhouse located on the farm. On Saturday night the yearly dinner and auction will be held to benefit the Preservation Trades Network Misia Leonard Scholarship Fund.
To learn more, see the schedule, and register for the conference, visit Preservation Trades Network at ptn.org.