Registration

• Pre-Confedence Workshop-Buffalo Architectural Casting Tour – $300.00
  Step Behind the Facades of Buffalo’s Architectural Landmarks
  
  Discover how Buffalo became a testing ground for groundbreaking construction technologies—and how plaster, cast ornament, and historic design shaped some of the city’s most memorable buildings.
  
  This special experience will take you from the elegant interiors of Graycliff and Shea’s to active restoration projects across Western New York. You’ll explore how suspended plaster ceilings and ornamental facades were created, see how historic styles blended with modern 1920s construction, and visit Buffalo Architectural Casting to watch architectural ornament come to life.
  
  Part history tour, part hands-on learning experience, this is a rare opportunity to see Buffalo’s architecture from the inside out.
  
  Join us and discover the craftsmanship hiding in plain sight.
  Itinerary
  9:00 - Meet at BAC
  9:30 - Head to Graycliff for tour of Frank Lloyd Wright Restoration
  12:00 - Return to BAC for lunch and Casting Workshop
  2:00 - Head to Shea’s for tour of Historic Theater
  3:00 - Driving Tour of Downtown Facades
  4:00 - Return to BAC to demold
  5:00 - End
• Pre-Confedence Workshop-Cobblestone Masonry – $150.00
  Cobblestone Masonry & Repointing
  
  You won’t find buildings like these just anywhere—or many chances to learn how to preserve them.
  
  Western New York’s cobblestone buildings are among the region’s most distinctive historic treasures. Join mason Brian Daddis for a rare, hands-on workshop exploring the specialized techniques needed to assess, repair, and repoint these remarkable structures.
  
  Participants will learn about traditional materials, mortar removal, repointing, and the challenges unique to cobblestone masonry—all while working directly with a building tradition closely tied to the Erie Canal era.
• Pre-Confedence Workshop-Wooden Window Restoration – $150.00
  Wood Window Restoration
  
  Old windows were built to last. Learn how to make them last even longer.
  
  Join the craftspeople of Talis Historic Restoration for a full-day, hands-on introduction to historic wood window repair. You’ll explore the entire process—from assessing and disassembling sash to fitting glass, glazing, finishing, and preparing windows for reinstallation.
  
  Whether you work in preservation, care for an older building, or simply want to better understand traditional craftsmanship, this workshop offers practical skills you can put to use.