EDUCATION

We are building a community of homeowners, craftspeople, DIYers, Realtors, and anyone who cares about (or cares for) old buildings. Hands-on workshops and classes connect you to the tools, skills, and experiences you need to take good care of the places you love.

Rethos: Places Reimagined is mandating face masks on a class-by-class basis for all in-person classes.

Doors Open Minneapolis Venue Info Session (Virtual)
Wed, Dec 21
Zoom Webinar
Dec 21, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
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Lead, Asbestos, and Radon Oh My!
Wed, Jan 18
Saint Paul
Jan 18, 2023, 6:30 PM
Saint Paul, 75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Do the words lead, asbestos, or radon have you running for the hills? These are common to older homes, and as long as you know how to identify and mitigate them safely, there's nothing to worry about!
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Old Home Certified Designation Course - 12 CE Credits
Wed, Feb 01
Saint Paul
Feb 01, 2023, 8:00 AM CST – Feb 02, 2023, 4:00 PM CST
Saint Paul, 400 Selby Ave # C, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
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Bringing Down the House: Understanding Deconstruction & Salvage (1 CE Credit)
Tue, Feb 07
Zoom Webinar
Feb 07, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
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DIY Plumbing: Toilet Repair
Wed, Feb 15
Minnesota Tool Library (NE Minneapolis)
Feb 15, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Minnesota Tool Library (NE Minneapolis), 1620 Central Ave NE #126, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Need some toilet tips? Join Rethos and the Minnesota Tool Library for a crash course in toilet repair. Learn how to diagnose common toilet issues and determine the best course of action. Longtime plumber & teacher Manny Manzano will demonstrate basic repairs.
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Drafting a Maintenance Plan
Thu, Feb 23
Saint Paul
Feb 23, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Saint Paul, 75 W 5th St #416, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
The best way to prevent unexpected and expensive rehab projects is proactive maintenance. In this class, you’ll learn what home maintenance tasks you should do on a seasonal or annual basis.
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Multiple Dates
Wallpaper Installation (two-part class)
Sat, Feb 25
Location is TBD
Feb 25, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
Location is TBD
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Reuse for Real Estate Agents - 1 CE Credit
Tue, Mar 07
Zoom Webinar
Mar 07, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
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Historic Finishes: Varnish, Stains, Dyes, and Wax
Sat, Apr 01
Location is TBD
Apr 01, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
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House of Style: Understanding Historic Interiors
Tue, Apr 04
Zoom
Apr 04, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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In this class, you'll learn about the qualities that define old house styles, and gain insights on common layouts, features, materials and finishes of homes built from the 1880s to the 1960s.
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Rehab Lab: Intro to Masonry
Sat, May 06
Location is TBD
May 06, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location is TBD
Join Rethos, and MNHS employee, John Beaty, in restoring a local home!
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Education Program Details

Instructor Openings

Rethos is looking for instructors to join our team. Instructors are contractors, tradespeople, architects, home inspectors, DIYers, handypeople, historians, and maybe you! We currently have particular need for experts to teach basic home maintenance classes on topics like plumbing, electrical systems, weatherization, and heating/cooling. We're also looking for masonry and stucco experts to join our team.

Please tell us about yourself at the email link below. A Rethos Education staff person will respond to you within a week of submission.

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PUT YOUR REHAB ON THE MAP

Have you taken a class with us or completed a project that you want to share with others? Share your story and put your rehab On the Map. Explore other rehab successes, learn tips and tricks from fellow DIYers, and discover where to source local materials!

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Homeowner Workshops

Classes and workshops that help you better understand and maintain your home.

Upcoming Workshops

Old Home Certified

A one-of-a-kind designation for Minnesota Realtors, plus year-round CE all about vintage homes.

Upcoming CE Classes

Talks and Tours

Explore the history of the places
you call home.

Coming to Your Neighborhood

Rethos Home School

The newest Rethos education program, coming soon!