Historic Window Workshop

Join the City of St. Augustine’s Historic Preservation Division when they present a Historic Window Workshop. Just one of several events happening during the St. Augustine History Festival.

Discover the benefits of preserving and restoring historic windows, including making a window operational with improved energy efficiency and being hurricane ready. Watch a live demonstration showing restoration techniques and maintenance tips.

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 9:00am-1:30pm

Where: The Waterworks

Workshop Information|Schedule

Julie Courtney, the City’s Historic Preservation Officer, will facilitate the workshop, offering welcome remarks and assisting throughout the program. Historic Preservation Advisors for Austin Historical will lead the presentation and workshop.

Doug Romaine will present in the main room with Nate Cross doing a live demonstration of restoration techniques. A limited number of participants can learn hands-on skills with wood window sashes.

9:00am — Presentation on Historic Window Restoration. Ongoing live demonstration showing key steps to the process.

10:15am-1:30pm — Practice hands-on skills with wood window sashes, focusing on glazing. 15 participants at a time — reservations are required for the hands-on component. Guests are encouraged to stay to observe and learn more about how this crucial part of window restoration is done.

The hands-on glazing learning is planned to be outdoors – weather permitting. However, it will remain indoors if weather does not allow. Guests participating in the hands-on portion of the program should dress accordingly and anticipate the possibility of getting slightly dirty.

Free and open to the public.

Please reserve your spot for the presentation and live demonstration by clicking the event website link.