Boulder, Colorado, 19 February 2004 – Wood windows will be the focus of a hands-on building conservation workshop to be held at Oklahoma’s historic Fort Reno, in El Reno, the week of May 29 – June 5, 2004. Participants will learn, among other things, how to document historic wood windows, disassemble them, make repairs, and reassemble and finish them.

"The workshop is a terrific opportunity to work with historic material and learn that windows can be repaired rather than stripped out and replaced," says Jamie Donahoe of Heritage Conservation Network, the group organizing the workshop in association with Historic Fort Reno and the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office. Historic home owners, architects, contractors and preservationists are expected to be among the participants. American Institute of Architects continuing education credits are available.

The workshop consists of five full days of demonstration, guidance and practice under the tutelage of Simon Herbert, architectural conservator, preservation carpenter, and experienced preservation workshop leader. While they work, participants will be assisting in the restoration of an 1890’s stone guard house at Fort Reno. Fort Reno, established in 1874, is located four miles west of El Reno, Oklahoma.

Pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $875, including lodging, or $350 for participants not requiring lodging. The fee includes insurance, lunches and project materials. Registration forms can be obtained from the Heritage Conservation Network website: www.heritageconservation.net/ws-fort-reno.htm or directly from HCN, 1557 North Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80304, +1 303 444 0128, fax: +1 775 320 6837, or email workshops@heritageconservation.net.

Heritage Conservation Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of architectural heritage around the world. Through a network of experts, volunteers and community members, the organization aims to increase awareness of the significance of historic sites and foster the appreciation of varied cultures. HCN’s workshops stimulate a community's interest in and knowledge of appropriate conservation skills, helping provide for the long-term preservation of its significant structures and sites.