Introduction to Window Reglazing
| Dates: | February 22, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Location: | Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Dr. |
| Cost: | $61.00 |
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In this class, you’ll learn hands-on techniques for removing and replacing broken glass panes in original wood sash windows—an essential skill in a community with many old houses. Is there a broken pane in your home you’ve been wanting to fix? This course will guide you through assessing the damage, creating a repair plan, and safely removing the broken glass. You’ll gain practical skills in cutting glass, installing new panes with glazing putty, and preserving your windows for longevity. Using hand tools and methods that can be easily replicated at home with minimal disruption, you’ll learn essential repair techniques that build confidence in home maintenance—practical, cost-effective skills that support your role as a responsible home steward.
Notes:
$12 materials fee will be automatically added upon registration for a pen knife and glass cutter.
| Fee: | $61.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Course Fee | $ 49.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Materials Fee | $ 12.00 |
Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Dr.
Entrance is on Wissahickon Ave., between Lincoln Dr. & Walnut Ln.Amy Ricci
holds an MA in Historic Preservation from Boston University and has worked on preservation projects in Boston and Philadelphia. Since 2012, she has focused on conservation with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and advocacy with the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Currently, she serves as Executive Director of Historic RittenhouseTown, a National Historic Landmark. Amy is passionate about empowering homeowners to preserve distinctive features, like historic windows, in their homes.
215-843-6333