Explore Local Craftsmanship at the Traditional Building Arts Expo in Downtown Wheeling

Belmont College's Building Preservation/Restoration (BPR) Student Association, in partnership with Wheeling Heritage, will host the Traditional Building Arts Expo. The event is scheduled for May 2, 2024, and will be held at the Wheeling Artisan Center in Downtown Wheeling from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Admission is free.

The Expo will feature student projects and live demonstrations, showcasing skills in traditional building trades necessary for preserving and restoring historic structures. Attendees will see the craftsmanship of BPR students through various displays.

The exhibits will include ornamental plaster, wood parquetry, stained glass, blacksmithing, hand-made ceramic tile, and scagliola, all crafted by the students. These displays will highlight the diverse skills taught in the BPR program and the students' creative applications.

Derrick Smith, Assistant Professor at Belmont College and a member of the BPR program, stated that the partnership with Wheeling Heritage is significant for this event. He noted that the Expo serves as both a celebration of the students' achievements and a platform for them to present their work.

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