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LIME MORTAR WORKSHOP
APRIL 19-20
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1. LIME WASHES AND FINISHES TRAINING WORKSHOP
PART OF THE HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES with: Plaster Preservationist and Conservator Rory Brennan from "THIS OLD HOUSE"
This hands-on lime washes and finishes training day will teach the greenest washes and finishes techniques out there! Students will learn and practice the techniques on the historic house at Howard Hall Farm, our learning laboratory. Lunch and on-site materials are included. Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in his workshops.
| JANUARY 12 | Workshop fee: $150 | REGISTRATION CLOSED |
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2. "MARCH OF THE FINE FARE" COOKING CLASS
with ADAM MONTEVERDE, Host of the local TV Cooking Show "Two For One"
Adam will March participants through the steps of creating some of his special recipes, to be followed by feasting on all the succulent lessons! This class would make an excellent gift for anyone who loves locally grown ingredients and gourmet food, and wants to learn the simple secrets behind the preparation of some of Adam's most popular dishes.
Click here to read about some of the local sources of Adam's ingredients. This class may be filmed as an episode of "Two For One". Students who do not wish to be on TV will be kept out of frame.
| MARCH 1 | Workshop fee: $100 | REGISTRATION CLOSED |
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3. "EASTER DINNER" COOKING CLASS
with Shannon Hayes, creator of "The Carnivore Chronicles"
To be followed by a book signing and 'hearthy' meal. During this two hour class, we'll explore some of the classic foods from Christian and Pagan traditions, and use them to construct a hearty feast featuring the products of local farmers.We'll look at some basic food preservation techniques that historically would have carried local families through the winter and into spring, and mix it all together with gourmet flair. Our Easter menu will include a fresh pasture-raised Easter ham, carrot parsnip puree, braised apples with ruby sauerkraut, a lemon honey creme brulee, and more. |
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4. "INTO THE FIRE" COOKING CLASS
with Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook
To be followed by a book signing and 'hearthy' meal. Mercy Ingraham invites you to join her over an open hearth, as she kindles memories from the first days of our 1780's Federal manor, and teaches this very special cooking class on preparing historic food atop the windy hill at Howard Hall Farm. The class will be followed by a signing of her new book, which will be available to purchase after the class. Lunch and dinner are included!
"We shall prepare an assortment of dishes, and then consume them. While we are cooking over the fire, there will be lots of time to talk about the principles of cooking, and the techniques that were used by fire-cooks in the past." We will learn: soup, roasting, baking, stewing and grilling, and all food will match the era of the house. In addition to eating the lesson, each student will take home copies of the recipes and a bibliography of great books.
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5. IDENTIFYING BARNS OF LOWER NEW YORK STATE
A workshop with Mirko Gabler An afternoon introduction to various types, construction and uses of barns likely to be found on the area's farms. "To an uninformed outsider, the story of an old farm is a closed book. But to a knowledgeable observer the whole of New York State becomes an
open-air museum..." Join Mirko in our 'open-air museum' for this on site class.
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6. REPOINTING AND REBUILDING STONE
This workshop is formatted as an on-site consultation of the 220-year-old Federal style home in Athens NY, which serves as our classroom and laboratory. The site offers a unique environment for hands-on learning and offers specific restoration challenges that are distinctive to this region. The class is geared toward the restoration practitioner as well as the layman and is sure to be valuable resource in this restoration-heavy area of the country. The weekend begins with a presentation on the History of Mortar as well as technical information regarding the analysis and evaluation of historic mortars. Following the presentation, participants will engage in hands-on repointing and stone rebuilding work using the specified methods of approach for masonry restoration.
| APRIL 19-20 | Workshop fee: $350 |
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7. "READING THE PERIOD HOUSE"
with Roderic Blackburn of R. H. Blackburn & Associates, Inc. Real Estate
Participants will learn:
- What your historic home actually is.
- How it was intended to work.
- What changes has it suffered and why.
- ...and what you can (and can't do) about it.
APRIL 27
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8. PAINT REMOVAL
with Judy Jacob, an Architectural Conservator with over twenty years of experience in working on monuments and buildings. Judith Jacob is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation. She currently works for the National Park Service, Northeast Regional Office, in the Architectural Preservation Division, New York, NY. | MAY 4 | Workshop fee: T.B.A. |
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9. INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP
PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES with Nora Johnson, Michael Black, and Moira Kelly
A hands-on introduction to mastering the basic glazing skills that become the foundation of many historic techniques. This workshop will help you achieve success with finishes whether you're a professional painter, decorator, a building owner, or overseeing a preservation project. Certificates of completion will be distributed to attendees at the conclusion of the workshop and lunches are provided.
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with Dennis Heaphy
Dennis will be giving hands-on lessons on the terne tin roof. Due to the nature (and location) of this class, the number of students we can accept is limited. Be sure to book your lesson early.
Our House at Howard Hall Farm has a Terne Tin roof, so over the years, Reggie has done a lot of research on it. He's been looking for an expert for quite some time now, so when he read an article in the New York Post about THE TIN MAN who is the fourth generation of a line of tinsmiths (dating back to 1892), and Lady Liberty's personal assistant, he couldn't resist getting in touch with him.
Dennis Heaphy was here for a week in mid-October. You can read about his time here in the Times Union by clicking here.
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11. "THE MAKING OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY"
with Dennis Heaphy: The Official Tin Man of Lady Liberty
The presentation also includes: *Cider and donuts
*Kids' initials stamped into a coin
*Many visual demonstrations |
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12. PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP: CORNICE MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING WEEKEND
PART OF THE *ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY* HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES Instructor: Plaster Preservationist and Conservator Rory Brennan from "This Old House". This hands-on cornice moldings and brackets training day will teach the greenest techniques out there! Students will learn and practice their new skills on the historic house at Howard Hall Farm, our learning laboratory. Lunch and on-site materials are included.
Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.
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13. VEINING AND GRAINING: FAUX MARBLE AND WOOD (FAUX BOIS)
PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES
with Toby Nuttal, Nora Johnson, Michael Black, and Moira Kelly
Learn on materials we provide or bring pieces from your own home! This workshop will help you achieve success creating fantasy wood and marble finishes. Students will learn on an object they can bring home. Materials, morning snack and lunches are included.
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