Trades Up

TradesUp  is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Hudson Valley  Preservation's owner and founder, Mason Lord. Our mission is to build  the next generation  of hands-on creators, makers, and tradespeople. It is our duty and  privilege to reverse misperceptions of what a career in the trades can  offer by inviting a new, more diverse generation into our community  through hands-on events, educational programs, and  community engagement. 

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SPARK  is an event by TradesUp that takes place every October in Kent,  Connecticut. SPARK’s goal is to increase interest in working with your  hands. The event  will offer youth and adults alike the opportunity to safely participate  in trades, crafts, and self-sufficiency skills with their own hands.  This year’s SPARK will take place at the Connecticut Antique Machinery  Association/Eric Sloane Museum on October 12th,  from 10 AM - 4 PM.