Tom Nehil is a structural engineer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he specializes in evaluation, preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. He maintains an active interest in the Association for Preservation Technology, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the American Concrete Institute. He is a regular instructor at Tillers where he teaches wood identification, timber frame design, and traditional stone masonry.

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May

sat31may9:00 amsat5:00 pmWood Species IdentificationIn this full day workshop, participants will gain skills needed to identify woods no matter what the sample size, be it a board, a log, or a small sample.

July

fri25jul(jul 25)9:00 amsun27(jul 27)5:00 pmSmall Scale Hay MakingThis unique three-day class will cover the process of making loose hay using a variety of traditional methods- from the scythe to the sickle bar mower, from hand rakes to animal-powered lifts.