Pints & Plaster: An Evening at Buffalo Architectural Casting
Buffalo, NY
Thursday, June 11th
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Photo Credit: Joe Mochol
Join the team at Buffalo Architectural Casting for an engaging, hands-on evening exploring the art of plaster casting. You’ll try your hand at creating plaster ornamentation using techniques inspired by historic travertine replication. Along the way, we’ll tour the facility and dive into the world of architectural cast materials – examining traditional methods and contemporary innovations that keep the past alive with a bit of ingenuity and craft. No experience needed – just curiosity and a willingness to play with plaster.
Event Leaders
Casey Bolles, president of Buffalo Architectural Casting and Buffalo Plastering, has been leading historic restoration projects for nearly a decade. Casey specializes in historic plaster systems, ornamental plaster, and decorative finishing, as well as designing and manufacturing GFRC systems to replicate historic limestone and terracotta, to help salvage and revive historic building facades. Recently, he has presented and lead workshops at APTI's annual Conference in 2025 and AIA Cleveland.
Marshall Cancilla is the Director of Operations and Co-Owner of Buffalo Architectural Casting. His years of sculpture and fabrication experience (much of which was earned in his early days at BAC) poised him to take over for Leo Lysy in 2023. He now leads large-scale restoration efforts in GFRC fabrication, ornamental plaster restoration, and faux finishing; having completed major preservation projects in Chicago, NYC, Pittsburgh, New Hampshire, the WNY region, and more.
Details & Logistics:
Tickets
- APTNE Member: $25
- Non-Members: $35
- Non-member students may receive the $25 Member rate *provided that a copy of your student ID is uploaded for verification
Address
- 315 Hinman Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Parking
Accessibility
- Event space is accessible, however accessible restrooms are not available
Attire
Meals / Refreshments
Thank you to our sponsors, Shawmut, TYLin and Vertical Access!
  
Philip Johnson's Glass House: A Member-Discounted Tour
New Canaan, CT
Saturday, June 13th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Photo Credit: Photo by Michael Blondo. Courtesy of The Glass House a NTHP property.
Come explore the grounds and buildings of the National Historic Landmark, Philip Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan, CT with fellow APTNE Members and friends! APTNE has reserved Extended Tours of the iconic home and grounds, including multiple outbuildings. The 2-1/2 hour, docent-led tour takes in The Glass House, as well as Philip Johnson’s Studio, Brick House, Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, outdoor sculpture, and Da Monsta. The tours are offered at a discounted rate for APTNE members and APTNE Sponsors may use Sponsor Benefit Comp Tickets. This will be an excellent opportunity to see a historic building in a beautiful landscape with colleagues in historic preservation.
Note: This event includes three separate, 13-person tours leaving on a staggered basis. Members of each tour will be chosen on a first come, first served basis at the Visitor Center. Registration is sharply restricted.
Tours are held rain or shine.
Details & Logistics:
Tickets
- APTNE Member: $50
- Non-Members: $75
Address
- Start point: The Visitor Center at 199 Elm Street, New Canaan CT, 06840. Tour groups are transported to the Glass House site on shuttle bus from the Visitor Center.
Transportation
- Driving: The Visitor Center does not have parking, but there are multiple municipal lots within New Canaan within walking distance.
- Transit: The Visitor Center is across the street from the New Canaan train station, served by Metro-North railroad. Please note that the New Canaan line is scheduled to resume normal operation after weekend-only service changes on June 8--please monitor service alerts to ensure normal operation. Tour groups are transported to the Glass House site on shuttle bus from the Visitor Center.
Parking
Accessibility
- Participants must be able to climb hills of moderate grade and stand for extended lengths of time. We regret that visitors using wheelchairs or scooters are not permitted on this tour.
Attire
- Weather appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
Photography
Thank you to our sponsors, CANY, Gladding McBean and Jablonski Building Conservation!
 
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