Total Window Makeover
March 30 - April 3 in Uvalde, TX
May 25-29 in Lutz, TX
A Five-Day Hands-On Workshop to Master the Craft of Historic Window Restoration
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Locations:
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March 2026
The Historic Uvalde Grande Opera House
104 W North St, Uvalde, TX 78801
May 2026
The Historic Lutz School
18819 N. U.S. 41, Lutz, FL 33549
Discover the foundational workshop that launched the Window Craft movement. Whether you’re a homeowner wanting to restore your own windows, or a craftsman seeking to level up your skills, this five-day experience will transform how you see and serve historic windows — forever.
🛠No prior experience required — just a willingness to learn.
Total Window Makeover Workshop
Five Days. Five Pillars. One Complete Transformation.
WindowLympics training for: Best Window Restoration + Finish Division Showcase
The Total Window Makeover Workshop is a hands-on, five-day training experience that walks you through the complete process of restoring a historic window using the Five Pillars of Window Craft. From disassembly to final tuning, you’ll learn how to approach window restoration with precision, purpose, and the mindset of a true artisan.
Each day builds upon the last, blending carpentry, joinery, glazing, and finishing into a repeatable system you can use in the field or your own business.
What You’ll Learn:
Day 1: Mechanics to Primed Frame (M2P) Part 1
Break the window down to its parts. Restore functionality, repair joinery, replace ropes and weights, and prime the frame and sash for what’s next.
Day 2: Stripped to Glazed Sash (S2G)
Glazing made easy with newly fabricated sash—no stripping required. Repurpose antique / cut and install new glass, and learn traditional glazing techniques using oil-based compound.
Day 3: Mechanics to Primed Frame (M2P) Part 2
Prep and paint the frame for durability and weather resistance using artisan-approved methods—no shortcuts, no tape.
Day 4: Primed to Finished Frame (P2F) and Sash Finishing (G2F)
Apply a flawless interior and exterior finish to your frame by hand. Prep sash for final finish.
Day 5: Sash Finishing (G2F) and Assembled & Tuned Frame (A&T)
Reunite the sash and frame, install hardware, tune the assembly, and deliver a fully restored, functioning window.
Cost & Registration
Total Window Makeover
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Historic Uvalde Grande Opera House in Uvalde, Texas
📅 March 30 - April 3
🎟 Orientation and Welcome: Sunday, March 29
6:00pm
Historic Lutz School in Lutz, FL
📅 May 25-29
🎟 Orientation and Welcome: Sunday, May 24
6:00pm
Opportunity to compete in the fall WindowLympics
🔹 Registration Cost: $2000 per person
This includes:
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Five full days of advanced hands-on training
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Access to all tools, materials, and equipment
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On-site instruction from master-level artisans
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Daily coaching through the Five Pillars of Window Craft
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Opportunity to compete in the WindowLympics
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Entry into the Hand of Finish induction ceremony
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Lifetime connection to the Window Craft movement
Spots are limited. This event is designed for a focused group of serious learners ready to train at a high level.
🔗 How to Register:
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Click on the Email us to Register Now button
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Secure your spot with a $500 non-refundable deposit
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Remaining balance due by October 17, 2025
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