Spring registration for the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades is now open.
The academy teaches tradespeople how to work on historic buildings, which often require specialized knowledge of historical building techniques and systems often not readily available with conventional trades education.
Starting in March, the Academy will offer three two-week seminars in three areas:
- Historic masonry and plastering — March 17 – 27.
- Stained glass window repair — April 14 – 24.
- Historic carpentry — May 19 – 30.
Classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Enzweiler Building Institute Covington Campus at 3923 Winston Ave. Each seminar costs $400, with a $100 deposit due at registration. The course fee includes all materials.
“The Covington Academy of Heritage Trades’ spring seminars are an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to develop specialized skills in historic renovation,” Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky Brain Miller said in a press release.
The Academy’s primary site for hands-on learning activities is a historic building at 1515 Madison Avenue in Covington. Students work side-by-side with skilled craftspeople who have dedicated their careers to mastering their trade.
