What Is the WindowFest and WindowLympics?
This is more than a workshop. It’s a landmark moment for Window Craft.
We’re gathering in the heart of the Ozarks for the first-ever WindowFest and WindowLympics Workshop Festival—a two-week celebration of craftsmanship, competition, and community.
Held at the historic 1929 Hotel Seville in Harrison, Arkansas, this one-of-a-kind event blends immersive training, artisan fellowship, and a full weekend of friendly but fierce competition.
Come to sharpen your skills. Stay for the camaraderie. Leave changed.
This is where the next chapter of Window Craft begins.
Week One - October 27-31
Total Window Makeover - Intro to Sash Making - Advanced Sash Makeover
🪟 Total Window Makeover Workshop
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Work Through the Five Pillars of Window Craft
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Intro to Mechanics, Sash & Frame
🔨 Intro to Sash Making Workshop
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Storm Windows
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Casements
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Double Hungs
🧠 Advanced Sash Makeover Workshop
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6-Lite Sash
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Batch Work & Team Workflow
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Weekend - November 1-2
The WindowLympics: Craft Meets Competition
Friday, October 31 - Halloween Sash Bash
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Showcase Showdown Begins: Students concluding the five day Total Window Makeover, Intro to Sash Making and Advanced Sash Makeover workshops submit their work into the showcase to compete for first, second and third place ribbons
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Sash Bash: Halloween celebration at the 1929 Hotel Seville for all participants of Window Fest and the WindowLympics from students, teachers, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, etc... Feel free to wear your favorite costume!
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Sash Dash: Teams of three to participate in a sash related wild goose chase scavenger hunt - winners to receive fun prizes!
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Finalize Teams for WindowLympics Competitions:
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Teams of 3 for Main Event - Mechanics to Prime Gauntlet. Teams may form from the five day workshops.
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Team Sash Making
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Saturday November 1 - Sash Clash
8:30 am - Opening ceremonies and reading of the rules.
9:00 am - Competitions begin.
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony/Hand of Finish Induction
Main Event: Mechanics to Prime Gauntlet
Sash Making Events
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Double Hung Sash - Individuals and Teams
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One Lite Sets
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Six Lite Sets
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Casement Sash - Individuals and Teams
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Fast Sash One Lites
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Sash Makeover/Restoration Events
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Strip to Glaze Original Sash
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6 Lite
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1 Lite
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New Sash Glaze
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6 Lite
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1 Lite
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Mechanical/Carpentry Competitions
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Rerope Race
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100 Nail Speed Drive
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Hand Sawn Bridle Joint
Pro Combat Exhibition Sash Clash
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Six Lite Sabotage
Each Category will each have a great prizes (TBD)
Sunday, November 2 - Day of Rest, Reflection, Resetting and Returning Home
Folks will be departing and arriving throughout the day, which is fine and to be expected. All of the events scheduled for the day are leisurely and low impact.
9:00 am Breakfast/Uplifting Message with Steve Quillian
10:00 am Artisan Round Table - Discussion, Reflections, Question and Answer
2:00 Reset and Prep for Total Window Makeover: Advanced Frame Edition
6:00 Orientation and Planning for Participants of Total Window Makeover: Advanced Frame Edition.
Week Two - November 3-7
Week Two: Total Window Makeover - Advanced Frame Edition
🪚 Total Window Makeover - Advanced Frame Edition
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Advanced frame repair techniques
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Sill and rail rebuilds
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Team installation
⚒️ Sash Fitting & Integration
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Weight balancing
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Final tuning
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Delivery-ready completion
Who Should Attend?
New apprentices | Seasoned artisans | Sash makers & finishers Leaders looking to build teams | Curious homeowners
Future workshop hosts
Serve the Mission. Support the Craft. Volunteer at the WindowLympics.
But this isn’t a free-for-all. Volunteers are leaders-in-training—those who serve with humility, align with the Five Pillars, and are willing to support the craft, not rewrite it.
We’re looking for people to help with:
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Setup and teardown
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Hospitality and food
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Photography, video, and documentation
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Competition support (timing, judging)
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Workshop hands-on assistance
What you give: time, energy, presence
What you receive: hands-on experience, advanced access, meaningful participation, and deeper alignment with the mission.
All volunteers must review and affirm the Five Pillars of Window Craft before joining the team.
