The Kentucky Heritage Council is committed to education and training in
many facets of its programming, for example:
Preservation Skills Training
Since 2002, hands-on training events have taken place with nationally
known instructors at Pine Mountain Settlement School, a National
Historic Landmark campus in Harlan County. The Pine Mountain School for
Practical Historic Preservation is serving as a model for more formal
craftsman training programs through the Kentucky Community and Technical
College System (KCTCS. The Maysville Community and Technical College has
two workshops planned for 2008
2008 Schedule of Preservation Skills Training Programs
April 1 – 4 – Historic Bricks : Discover the Lost Arts of Red Masonry
Work on a Landmark : the Pope Villa, built 1812- 1814, Designed by
Benjamin Henry Latrobe (www.popevilla.org)
Hands on Training – Demonstrations – Informative Lectures
Instructors
Dr. Gerard Lynch is an internationally acclaimed and highly respected
historic brickwork consultant, master bricklayer, educator and author.
He followed an apprenticeship as a bricklayer, and over the years
through his natural ability within his craft he gained many awards,
including the Silver and Gold Trowels from the Brick Development
Association and is a Licentiate of the City and Guilds of London
Institute (LCG). He is a former Head lecturer in Trowel Trades at
Bedford College, where he pioneered a revival of interest in gauged
brickwork, in which he is considered one of the world's leading
authority, and other almost forgotten traditional craft skills. He set
up a private consultancy practice in 1992. ( www.brickmaster.co.uk/ )
and Miles Miller owner of Rochester-Miller Restoration, Inc., Paris
Kentucky, a member of the Preservation Trades Network
(http://www.iptw.org/home.htm ) is recognized as one of Kentucky’s
premier masons for 19th century masonry historic structures. Miles is
the restoration mason for the Pope Villa.
This event, co-sponsered by the Bluegrass Trust for Historic
Preservation www.bluegrasstrust.org will focus un the lost arts of red
masonry. Learn by doing at this hands on workshop, historic brick
making, lime slaking and mortar preparation, causes of brick failure,
re-pointing, penciling, color washing, brick slips and much, much more.
To Register or for more informationcontact Julie Good -
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For additional information contact Patrick Kennedy
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Lodging options – www.visitlex.com
May 12 -16 – Brick Masonry for Historic Buildings. This five day
workshop will be held in Historic Old Washington KY. Participants will
work on a national register historic site. Ideal for masons, homeowners
and others who would like to learn more about the historic brick
structures, their construction and how to repair and maintain them and
to meet preservation standards. The instructor, Miles Miller,
Rochester-Miller Restoration, Inc., Paris Kentucky, a member of the
Preservation Trades Network ( http://www.iptw.org/home.htm ) is
recognized as one of Kentucky’s premier masons for historic structures.
Workshop is offered by the Maysville Community and Technical College in
cooperation with Old Washington, Inc., and the Kentucky Heritage
Council. Class size is limited so register early!
May 19 – 23 – Window Sash Restoration. This five day workshop will be
held in Historic Old Washington KY. Participants will work on a national
register historic site. This would be a suitable workshop for
contractors, homeowners, beginners and others interested in learning
techniques for restoration of historic windows. The instructor, Andy
Roeper, Lyndeborugh, NH is a member of the Preservation Trades Network (
http://www.iptw.org/home.htm ). and the owner of Winn Mountain
Restorations, http://winnmountainrestorations.com/ Andy will teach you
tips and tricks of window restoration, explain how to build a low cost
job site steam stripper for easy paint and glazing removal, learn when
and how to use epoxies, repair with a dutchman patch and how to glaze
and paint the sash for a long lasting job. You will learn how work with
lead –safe practices throughout the course.
Workshop is offered by the Maysville Community and Technical College in
cooperation with Old Washington, Inc., and the Kentucky Heritage
Council. Class size is limited so register early!
To register for the workshops at the Maysville Community and Technical
College call # - 606-759-7141 Ex # 66120
To inquire about local motels or hotels contact the Maysville Chamber of
Commerce – 606-564-5534
For additional information on the workshops, directions or other
questions please call Orloff Miller – 606-564-0250
May 16- 18 - Diagnosing Historic Buildings : Best Treatment Options Pine
Mountain School for Practical Preservation – Pine Mountain Settlement
School, Pine Mountain KY www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/
Instructors:
Thomas McDowell has been a preservation craftsman, project manager,
consultant and preservation design builder for over three decades. He
regularly inspects monumental historic buildings for the United States
Public Building Service branch of the GSA and also inspects small
museums in historic buildings for the Conservation Assessment Program of
Heritage Preservation. Mr. McDowell regularly provides advice for the
maintenance and preservation of historic buildings and their artwork
such as the Old Executive Office Building, West Wing of the White House,
Department of Justice, Department of Commerce, the National Building
Museum (Pension) and the Department of Interior. Mr. McDowell believes
that Maintenance is Preservation and is considered an expert in
diagnosing problems associated with the deterioration of historic
building materials and systems". see: www.preservationconservation.com
And
Michael Spencer who currently works as an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Historic Preservation at the University of Kentucky.
Spencer received a BA in Historic Preservation from Mary Washington
College and an MHP degree from the University of Kentucky. Although his
research is currently focused on preservation uses for non-invasive
technologies such as infrared thermography and micro (resistance)
drilling he has experience conducting documentation and condition
assessments for structures such as Westminster Abbey (Eng.), Regents
Park (Eng.), Cromarty Harbor (Scotland), Keene Estate (Ky.) and the
Fitchburg Furnace (Ky.). Spencer’s preservation philosophy stresses
collaboration among disciplines as well as practical and hands-on
experience.
Will be demonstrating both high tech non-invasive tools such as :
resistance drills and infrared cameras. There will be discussion of XRD
(x-ray diffraction), XRF (x-ray floresence), Petrography, Ramon
spectroscopy and Sem (Scanning electron microscope)
Additionally there will be more traditional low tech methods and an in
depth discussion of how building materials/systems weather through time.
The importance of experience, training and education of skilled
conservators will be discussed in the use and evaluation of these
diagnosing procedures to avoid false leads and waste of money.
To register go to www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/ and click on
workshops.
June 22- 27 – Practical Preservation: Square Log Buildings – Pine
Mountain School for Practical Preservation – Pine Mountain Settlement
School, Pine Mountain KY www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/
Moss Rudley - Instructor - Led by log building expert Moss Rudley from
the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center, this
workshop will feature plenty of hands on experience. Included will be
demonstrations of full and partial log replacement, log end replacement,
skyward facing check crack, chinking and daubing procedures plus much more
October 10 – 12 – From the Ground Up : the Art of Building Dry Stone Walls
Richard Tufnell – Instructor - Richard Tufnell, co-founder of the Dry
Stone Conservancy Inc. in the United States, will lead the dry stone
masonry workshop. This workshop will include presentations of the
history of this art, demonstra¬tions, and a hands-on stone wall project
on Settlement School grounds. Dry stone construction requires no mortar
– only stones and the knowledge of how to cut and arrange them to create
beautiful, durable structures.
Richard, an award-winning stone mason, lives in Scotland. He makes
annual trips to the United States to work on special projects. His work
takes him to places throughout the world.
This workshop is suitable for those with little or not building
experience and for those with more advanced building skills. Students
should bring work clothes, sturdy shoes or boots, and work gloves. Tools
will be provided.
Heritage Education
Site Development staff work with educators to incorporate Kentucky’s
historic places as classroom resources. Currently, staff are working
with the Kentucky Historical Society on the American Legacy project in
Harlan Independent Schools – a professional development program for
history teachers in southeast Kentucky. Staff are also working to
develop lesson plans based on the National Park Service’s Teaching With
Historic Places program. Staff also work with Preservation Kentucky,
Inc., to coordinate the annual student photo-essay competition.
Biennial Historic Preservation Conference
Every two years, Heritage Council staff coordinate a statewide
conference to focus attention on historic preservation efforts
throughout Kentucky and to provide technical assistance and training to
local organizations and community leaders.
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