Keep Learning with Preservation Academy!
OHP’s Preservation Academy offers free classes and workshops for residents interested in all aspects of historic preservation. These sessions cover topics like how to take care of old buildings, how to work with the City, and how to make a building more environmentally friendly. The goal is to empower the community and property owners by sharing the knowledge and tools they need to take good care of their historic places.
Join one of our classes to further your knowledge and find the information you need for your next project. Classes are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Grow Your Pollinator Garden
Taught by David Jimenez, Education Coordinator with COSA Parks & Recreation, Natural Areas Parks
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕰️ Time: 10 am
📍 Location: In-person at Development Services, 1901 S Alamo
This class is free! Coffee and pastries will be served.
Native gardens offer many benefits: minimizing landscape maintenance, reducing your water bill, attracting pollinators, and avoiding fertilizers and pesticides. Come learn how to get started, choosing native plants, and what to consider along the way.
One-Day Wood Window Restoration Workshop (ticketed event)
Taught by Victor Salas, Master Craftsman and Living Heritage Trades Academy Instructor
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕰️ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: ARTchitectural Learning Studio, 1350 E. Southcross Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78223
This class costs $25 and includes lunch.
Discover the art of wood window restoration in this hands-on workshop designed for homeowners, DIYers, and anyone interested in learning traditional trade skills. In just one day, you’ll get practical experience with basic repair techniques while working directly with window sashes.