FARMINGTON – A wood window repair and restoration workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the North Church, co-sponsored by Maine Preservation and the Farmington Historical Society.

Those attending can bring a window or just listen to an expert window restorer. The fee of $20 includes lunch, beverages and complimentary memberships to Maine Preservation and the Farmington Historical Society. The North Church sits at the head of 118 High St. Mail registrations to Maine Preservation, 500 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101.

The workshop is for those who have wood windows in need of repair or restoration and those who want to learn a new craft and keep a dying craft alive. Experts will teach participants how to repair, restore and appreciate historic wood windows. They will teach simple techniques to increase a home’s energy efficiency and preserve its historic integrity.

Wood windows are quickly disappearing as they are being replaced with vinyl windows. Wood windows can have a lifespan of 100 years, and well maintained wood windows with a storm window offer more energy savings than a double glazed replacement window.

The workshop venue, the North Church, was built in 1873 and provides excellent architectural detail of wood windows. There are 13-foot-high, double-hung, gothic arched windows with a painted stencil design on the glass as well as some smaller wood windows on the lower level.

With funds from the Horizon Foundation, Maine Preservation has assisted the Farmington Historical Society with a field assessment of the North Church’s windows, with a future eye on restoration.

For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.mainepreservation.org.