WORKSHOPS AT HOWARD HALL FARM 2008

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

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

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.

MARCH 9

Workshop fee: $125

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

MARCH 15

Workshop fee: $125

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

DETAILS: TO BE ANNOUNCED

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

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

Workshop fee: T.B.A.

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.

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.

MAY 31-JUNE 1

Workshop fee:$300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

10. PRIVATE LESSONS IN TERNE TIN

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.

UNE 21-22

Workshop fee: $150 per day

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

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

JUNE 22: NOON-1PM

Adults $15 , Children, $10

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

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.

Date T.B.A.

Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

JULY 5-6

Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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2007-12-14T11:42:00.000-08:00

Howard Hall Farm is both a historic restoration project and a vehicle for educating people in sustainable, environmentally conscious restoration techniques. The site of our learning laboratory is an 1870’s stone manor in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. This Federal-style home presents a number of restoration challenges specific to this region of the country. In an effort to educate ourselves, we bring in preservation and restoration experts from all over the country to train us and our workshop participants in green techniques to preserve and revive our homes while minimizing their impact on the environment. With their help, we can all learn to bring an old home out of the cobwebs and into the green. Welcome to Howard Hall Farm.

We invite you to join us in our effort to RESTORE GREEN.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERS:FROM NOW UNTIL X-MAS ONLY!

FIRST PRIZE

The first spot reserved in each 2-day class
before December 25th gets to stay with us
for the duration of their class in the guest room
of the Federal Manor at Howard Hall Farm!
THESE SPECIAL GUEST WILL
BE TREATED TO:
*Meals prepared in our restored bee hive oven.
*Breakfast made with eggs hatched here at the farm.

*If both parties are amenable, they can even sleep with

Blossom, the cutest Jack Russel in town!

SECOND PRIZE

The holder of the second ticket
sold for each 2-day class will
be treated to:
*A guided tour with Reggie Young and
Nora Johnson at local historic sites with
discussion on topics of their choice!
*They can even pick Nora's brain about
restoration finishes!

Winners will be notified by e-mail*

Please note: Dates marked with * are subject to change.

LIME WASHES AND FINISHES TRAINING WORKSHOP

PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly*HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Instructor: Plaster Preservationist and Conservator Rory Brennan from "THIS OLD HOUSE"

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

JANUARY 12: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $150

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

"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 for his TV show.
Students who do not wish to be on TV will be kept out of frame.

MARCH 1: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $100

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

"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, and a
lemon honey creme brulee. In addition to discussing techniques for
working with grassfed and pastured meats,participants will learn
lacto-fermentation techniques for making authentic sauerkraut,
and will have an opportunity to compare local,sustainably-sourced
ingredients with their conventional industrially-produced
couterparts.  Participants are encouraged to bring any questions
they may have about working with local farms, grassfed meats and
seasonal cooking and food preservation. While the emphasis of this
program will definitely be on fine Spring feasting,this will also
be an opportunity to explore some of the nutritional advantages of
sustainably-sourced foods, as well as some of the social and
political issues that make responsibly-sourced food even more
delicious! 

MARCH 9:10AM-6PM                             Workshop fee: $125

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

"Into the fire" COOKING CLASS
With Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook
To be followed by a book signing and 'hearthy' meal.

Mercy Ingraham "is a hearth cook, the culinary equivalent of one of those Revolutionary War re-enactors, and it is her conviction that the invention of the stove, while it's sure saved wood, has not been without its drawbacks."....On March 15th, Mercy 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 for further study.

MARCH 15: 10AM-6PM Workshop fee: $125

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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. Join Mirko in our 'open-air museum' for this on-site class. "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..."

*APRIL 26: NOON-5PM Workshop fee: $

"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: PM-PM Workshop fee: $

"HOW TO PREPARE FOR CONSERVATORS SO YOU DON"T WASTE MONEY"

A class with Judith Jacob (The paint and lime conservator who did mortar specifications for the Statue of Liberty.)

MAY 4th: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $

GREEN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE:

HISTORIC RESTORATION AND THE UTILIZATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY

A colloquium featuring experts from a vast array of fields that will explore practical ways homeowners and professionals can dove-tail environmentally friendly technology and materials with their historic restoration projects.

*MAY 17-19^th $

INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP

PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES

with Nora Hutchinson 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.

This workshop also includes:

A presentation with Michael Black of Liberty Paint touching on topics such as:
* The Colorful History of Paint: Traditions, Alternative Variations, & Uses * Paint Types: Oil, Whitewash, Egg, Milk, Pigments, Asphaltum, Modern, Glazes, Varnish, & Shellac * Project Reference: Munsell Color Standards & Color Computer * Chromo-chronology: Dating Paint Layers * Surfaces: Wood, Plaster, Ferrous Metal, Aluminum, Brick, Stone * Project Prep: Stripping, Sanding, & Application * Project Tools: Brushes, Spray, Padding, etc. * Project Evaluation: Lead, Plaster, Solvents, Mildew, & Wallpaper.

An introduction to the composition and analysis of historic materials, with examples from history and the Instructors' own projects of a wide cross-section of techniques and effects to inspire the hands-on portion of the workshop.

A special guest speaker!

MAY 31-JUNE 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PRIVATE LESSONS IN TERNE TIN
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.

Dennis Heaphy was here for a week in mid-October. You can read about his time here in the Times Union by clicking here.

JUNE 21-22: 8AM-4PM Workshop fee: $

PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN:
"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

JUNE 22: 12PM-1PM Workshop fee: Adults $15 , Children, $10

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" and Preservation Plastering. His projects have included some of the finest government buildings, churches, and Historic House Museums in the Country. Click here to read his article for "This Old House".

Rory will be taking samples of the plaster at Howard Hall Farm during the January 12th workshop, so he can make molds for this one, and demonstrate on site.

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

*JUNE 29- JULY 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

VEINING AND GRAINING:
FAUX MARBLE AND WOOD (FAUX BOIS)
PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES
with Toby Nuttal, Nora Hutchinson 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.

"Toby Nuttal is one of New York's most prestigious decorative painters. For
twenty years he has worked with a celebrated list of clientele, including
Gianni Versace, Union Square Café and other restaurants belonging to
Danny Meyer , Time Warner Inc, and many high profile private clients. Toby
studied at London's School of African and Asian Studies; traveled in India
and Sri lanka before concluding he would need a more practical skill than an
ability to speak Urdu. He took a City and Guilds course in the traditional
skill of wood graining, (he was one of only three students who elected to
take the course), and has never looked back. Toby's faux bois is surreal;
making the real thing look positively wooden."

JULY 5-6: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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2007-12-14T11:12:00.000-08:00

Howard Hall Farm is both a historic restoration project and a vehicle for educating people in sustainable, environmentally conscious restoration techniques. The site of our learning laboratory is an 1870’s stone manor in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. This Federal-style home presents a number of restoration challenges specific to this region of the country. In an effort to educate ourselves, we bring in preservation and restoration experts from all over the country to train us and our workshop participants in green techniques to preserve and revive our homes while minimizing their impact on the environment. With their help, we can all learn to bring an old home out of the cobwebs and into the green. Welcome to Howard Hall Farm.

We invite you to join us in our effort to RESTORE GREEN.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERS:FROM NOW UNTIL X-MAS ONLY!

FIRST PRIZE

The first spot reserved in each 2-day class
before December 25th gets to stay with us
for the duration of their class in the guest room
of the Federal Manor at Howard Hall Farm!
THESE SPECIAL GUEST WILL
BE TREATED TO:
*Meals prepared in our restored bee hive oven.
*Breakfast made with eggs hatched here at the farm.

*If both parties are amenable, they can even sleep with

Blossom, the cutest Jack Russel in town!

SECOND PRIZE

The holder of the second ticket
sold for each 2-day class will
be treated to:
*A guided tour with Reggie Young and
Nora Johnson at local historic sites with
discussion on topics of their choice!
*They can even pick Nora's brain about
restoration finishes!

Winners will be notified by e-mail*

Please note: Dates marked with * are subject to change.

LIME WASHES AND FINISHES TRAINING WORKSHOP

PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly*HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Instructor: Plaster Preservationist and Conservator Rory Brennan from "THIS OLD HOUSE"

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

JANUARY 12: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $150

"March of the Fine Fare" COOKING CLASS

With ADAM MONTEVERDE
Host of the local TV Cooking Show: "TWO FOR ONE"

Click here to read about some of the local sources of Adam's ingredients.

This class may be filmed as an episode for his TV show.
Students who do not wish to be on TV will be kept out of frame.

MARCH 1: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $100

"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, and a
lemon honey creme brulee. In addition to discussing techniques for
working with grassfed and pastured meats,participants will learn
lacto-fermentation techniques for making authentic sauerkraut,
and will have an opportunity to compare local,sustainably-sourced
ingredients with their conventional industrially-produced
couterparts.  Participants are encouraged to bring any questions
they may have about working with local farms, grassfed meats and
seasonal cooking and food preservation. While the emphasis of this
program will definitely be on fine Spring feasting,this will also
be an opportunity to explore some of the nutritional advantages of
sustainably-sourced foods, as well as some of the social and
political issues that make responsibly-sourced food even more
delicious! 

MARCH 9:10AM-6PM                 Workshop fee: $125

"Into the fire" COOKING CLASS
With Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook
To be followed by a book signing and 'hearthy' meal.

In addition to eating the lesson, each student will take home copies of the recipes and a bibliography of great books for further study.

MARCH 15: 10AM-6PM Workshop fee: $125

REPOINTING AND REBUILDING STONE: HISTORIC LIME MORTAR TRAINING WEEKEND with JOHN SPEWEIK
PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly* LIME MORTAR TRAINING SERIES

The 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. These classes are geared toward the restoration practitioner as well as the layman and are sure to be valuable resource in this restoration-heavy area of the country. John will offer 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.

John Speweik is the Vice President of U.S. Heritage Group and the co-author of the Preservation Brief 2: Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. He has also written: The History of Masonry Mortar in America 1720-1995. John's articles have appeared in Traditional Building, Old-House Journal and The Masonry Magazine, published by the Mason Contractors Association of America.

*APRIL 19-20: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $400

THE PLANNING AND BUILDING OF A DUTCH BARN:
with Mirko Gabler

"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.

*APRIL 26: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $

"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: PM-PM Workshop fee: $

"HOW TO PREPARE FOR CONSERVATORS SO YOU DON"T WASTE MONEY"

A class with Judith Jacob (The paint and lime conservator who did mortar specifications for the Statue of Liberty.)

MAY 4th: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $

GREEN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE:

HISTORIC RESTORATION AND THE UTILIZATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY

*MAY 17-19^th $

INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP

PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES

with Nora Hutchinson Johnson, Michael Black, and Moira Kelly

This workshop also includes:

A presentation with Michael Black of Liberty Paint touching on topics such as:
* The Colorful History of Paint: Traditions, Alternative Variations, & Uses * Paint Types: Oil, Whitewash, Egg, Milk, Pigments, Asphaltum, Modern, Glazes, Varnish, & Shellac * Project Reference: Munsell Color Standards & Color Computer * Chromo-chronology: Dating Paint Layers * Surfaces: Wood, Plaster, Ferrous Metal, Aluminum, Brick, Stone * Project Prep: Stripping, Sanding, & Application * Project Tools: Brushes, Spray, Padding, etc. * Project Evaluation: Lead, Plaster, Solvents, Mildew, & Wallpaper.

An introduction to the composition and analysis of historic materials, with examples from history and the Instructors' own projects of a wide cross-section of techniques and effects to inspire the hands-on portion of the workshop.

A special guest speaker!

MAY 31-JUNE 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

PRIVATE LESSONS IN TERNE TIN
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.

Dennis Heaphy was here for a week in mid-October. You can read about his time here in the Times Union by clicking here.

JUNE 21-22: 8AM-4PM Workshop fee: $

PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN:
"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

JUNE 22: 12PM-1PM Workshop fee: Adults $15 , Children, $10

PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP: CORNICE MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING WEEKEND

PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly*HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Rory will be taking samples of the plaster at Howard Hall Farm during the January 12th workshop, so he can make molds for this one, and demonstrate on site.

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

*JUNE 29- JULY 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

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.

JULY 5-6: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

2007-12-14T08:33:00.000-08:00

We invite you to join us in our effort to RESTORE GREEN.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERS:FROM NOW UNTIL X-MAS ONLY!

FIRST PRIZE

*If both parties are amenable, they can even sleep with

Blossom, the cutest Jack Russel in town!

SECOND PRIZE

Winners will be notified by e-mail*

Please note: Dates marked with * are subject to change.

LIME WASHES AND FINISHES TRAINING WORKSHOP

PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly*HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Instructor: Plaster Preservationist and Conservator Rory Brennan from "THIS OLD HOUSE"

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

JANUARY 12: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $150

"March of the Fine Fare" COOKING CLASS

With ADAM MONTEVERDE
Host of the local TV Cooking Show: "TWO FOR ONE"

Click here to read about some of the local sources of Adam's ingredients.

This class may be filmed as an episode for his TV show.
Students who do not wish to be on TV will be kept out of frame.

MARCH 1: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $100

"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, and a
lemon honey creme brulee. In addition to discussing techniques for
working with grassfed and pastured meats,participants will learn
lacto-fermentation techniques for making authentic sauerkraut,
and will have an opportunity to compare local,sustainably-sourced
ingredients with their conventional industrially-produced
couterparts.  Participants are encouraged to bring any questions
they may have about working with local farms, grassfed meats and
seasonal cooking and food preservation. While the emphasis of this
program will definitely be on fine Spring feasting,this will also
be an opportunity to explore some of the nutritional advantages of
sustainably-sourced foods, as well as some of the social and
political issues that make responsibly-sourced food even more
delicious! 

MARCH 9:10AM-6PM                 Workshop fee: $125

"Into the fire" COOKING CLASS
With Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook
To be followed by a book signing and 'hearthy' meal.

In addition to eating the lesson, each student will take home copies of the recipes and a bibliography of great books for further study.

MARCH 15: 10AM-6PM Workshop fee: $125

REPOINTING AND REBUILDING STONE: HISTORIC LIME MORTAR TRAINING WEEKEND with JOHN SPEWEIK
PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly* LIME MORTAR TRAINING SERIES

*APRIL 19-20: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $400

THE PLANNING AND BUILDING OF A DUTCH BARN:
with Mirko Gabler

"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.

*APRIL 26: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $

"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: PM-PM Workshop fee: $

"HOW TO PREPARE FOR CONSERVATORS SO YOU DON"T WASTE MONEY"

A class with Judith Jacob (The paint and lime conservator who did mortar specifications for the Statue of Liberty.)

MAY 4th: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $

GREEN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE:

HISTORIC RESTORATION AND THE UTILIZATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY

*MAY 17-19^th $

INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP

PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES

with Nora Hutchinson Johnson, Michael Black, and Moira Kelly

This workshop also includes:

A presentation with Michael Black of Liberty Paint touching on topics such as:
* The Colorful History of Paint: Traditions, Alternative Variations, & Uses * Paint Types: Oil, Whitewash, Egg, Milk, Pigments, Asphaltum, Modern, Glazes, Varnish, & Shellac * Project Reference: Munsell Color Standards & Color Computer * Chromo-chronology: Dating Paint Layers * Surfaces: Wood, Plaster, Ferrous Metal, Aluminum, Brick, Stone * Project Prep: Stripping, Sanding, & Application * Project Tools: Brushes, Spray, Padding, etc. * Project Evaluation: Lead, Plaster, Solvents, Mildew, & Wallpaper.

An introduction to the composition and analysis of historic materials, with examples from history and the Instructors' own projects of a wide cross-section of techniques and effects to inspire the hands-on portion of the workshop.

A special guest speaker!

MAY 31-JUNE 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

PRIVATE LESSONS IN TERNE TIN
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.

Dennis Heaphy was here for a week in mid-October. You can read about his time here in the Times Union by clicking here.

JUNE 21-22: 8AM-4PM Workshop fee: $

PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN:
"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

JUNE 22: 12PM-1PM Workshop fee: Adults $15 , Children, $10

PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP: CORNICE MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING WEEKEND

PART OF THE Environmentally Friendly*HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Rory will be taking samples of the plaster at Howard Hall Farm during the January 12th workshop, so he can make molds for this one, and demonstrate on site.

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

*JUNE 29- JULY 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

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.

JULY 5-6: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERS:

FIRST PRIZE

The first spot reserved in each 2-day class before December 25th gets to stay
with us for the duration of their class in the guest room of the Federal Manor

at Howard Hall Farm!

THESE SPECIAL GUEST WILL BE TREATED TO:

*Meals prepared in our restored bee hive oven.

*Breakfast made with eggs hatched here

at the farm.

*If both parties are amenable, they can

even sleep with Blossom, the cutest

Jack Russell in town!

SECOND PRIZE

The holder of the second ticket

sold for each 2-day class will
be treated to:

*A guided tour with

Reggie Young and Nora Johnson

at local historic sites with

discussion on topics of their
choice!

............................

*They can even pick Nora's brain about restoration finishes!

FROM NOW UNTIL X-MAS
ONLY!

Winners will be notified by e-mail.

Please
note: Dates marked with * are subject to change.

LIME WASHES
AND FINISHES TRAINING WORKSHOP

PART OF THE Environmentally
Friendly*HISTORIC LIME
PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Instructor: Plaster Preservationist and Conservator Rory
Brennan from “THIS OLD HOUSE” and Preservation
Plastering. His projects have included some of the finest government
buildings, churches, and Historic House Museums in the Country. Click
here to read his article for "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 will be rejoining us in the Spring to hold
another intensive, hands-on lime plaster training session: PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP- CORNICE
MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS. Rory will be taking samples of the
plaster at Howard Hall Farm during the January 12th workshop, so he can make
molds for the next one, and demonstrate on site during the next session. His last class sold
out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space
in the workshop.

JANUARY 12: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $150

"March of the Fine Fare"With ADAM MONTEVERDE
Host of the local TV
Cooking Show: "TWO FOR ONE"

After completing his extern at the
Park Avenue Café in New York City under Executive Chef Neil Murphy, Adam
Monteverde ventured to California to work with Executive Chef Larent Marique
and Chef de Cuisine Peter Armilino at Aqua Restaurant in San Francisco.
This wet his appetite for working with phenomenal gourmands, and after
cooking on Nantucket Island at the prestigious Straight Wharf Restaurant, and
later at the very popular FIX Restaurant in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino,
Adam decided to bring his knowledge of fine cuisine back to his roots in the
Catskill Mountains, where he Is the Head Chef at the fine dining
establishment, "The River Tavern at The Stewart House". In keeping
with our passion for green and local, we couldn't resist inviting Adam to
teach a class here at Howard Hall Farm. Click
here to read about some of the local sources of his ingredients.

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.

This class may be filmed as an
episode for his TV show.

Students who do not wish to be on TV will be kept out of frame.

MARCH 1: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $100

"Easter
Dinner" with Shannon
Hayes

Creator of "The Carnivore Chronicles" COOKING CLASS 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, and a lemon honey creme brulee.    In addition to
discussing techniques for working with grassfed and pastured meats,
participants will learn lacto-fermentation techniques for making
authentic sauerkraut, and will have an opportunity to compare local,
sustainably-sourced ingredients with their conventional
industrially-produced couterparts.  Participants are encouraged to
bring any questions they may have about working with local farms,
grassfed meats and seasonal cooking and food preservation.  While the
emphasis of this program will definitely be on fine Spring feasting,
this will also be an opportunity to explore some of the nutritional
advantages of sustainably-sourced foods, as well as some of the social
and political issues that make responsibly-sourced food even more
delicious!
This workshop will be followed by a signing
of Shannon's most recent books.

MARCH 9: 10AM-6PM
Workshop fee: $125

"Into the fire" With Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook

COOKING CLASS to be followed by a book
signing and 'hearthy' meal.

· "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 for further study.

MARCH 15:
10AM-6PM Workshop fee: $125

REPOINTING AND REBUILDING STONE: HISTORIC LIME MORTAR TRAINING
WEEKEND

PART OF THE Environmentally
Friendly* LIME MORTAR TRAINING SERIES

Instructor: John Speweik

The 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.
These classes are geared toward the restoration practitioner as well as the
layman and are sure to be valuable resource in this restoration-heavy area of
the country. John will offer 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.

John Speweik is the Vice President of U.S. Heritage Group and the co-author of the Preservation Brief 2: Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. He has also written: The History of Masonry Mortar in America 1720-1995.
John's articles have appeared in Traditional Building, Old-House Journal and The Masonry Magazine, published by the Mason Contractors Association of America.

*APRIL 19-20: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $400

THE PLANNING AND BUILDING OF A DUTCH BARN: Workshop with Mirko Gabler

"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.

*APRIL 26:
9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $

"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:
PM-PM Workshop fee: $

"How To Prepare For
Conservators So You Don't Waste Money"

A class with Judith Jacob (The paint and
lime conservator who did mortar specifications for the Statue of Liberty)

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 4th: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $

GREEN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE:

HISTORIC RESTORATION AND THE UTILIZATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY

*MAY 17-19^th $

INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP

PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES

with
Nora Hutchinson 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 also includes:

A presentation with Michael Black of Liberty Paint touching on topics such as:

* The Colorful History of Paint: Traditions, Alternative Variations, & Uses
* Paint Types: Oil, Whitewash, Egg, Milk, Pigments, Asphaltum, Modern, Glazes, Varnish, & Shellac
* Project Reference: Munsell Color Standards & Color Computer
* Chromo-chronology: Dating Paint Layers
* Surfaces: Wood, Plaster, Ferrous Metal, Aluminum, Brick, Stone
* Project Prep: Stripping, Sanding, & Application
* Project Tools: Brushes, Spray, Padding, etc.
* Project Evaluation: Lead, Plaster, Solvents, Mildew, & Wallpaper

An introduction to the composition and analysis of historic materials, with examples from history and the Instructors' own projects of a wide cross-section of techniques and effects to inspire the hands-on portion of the workshop.

A special guest speaker!

New
York decorative artists, Moira Kelley and Nora Johnson, are frequent
collaborators with complimentary strengths: Both are committed to
researching the most environmentally conscious materials possible for
their work.

Norah Johnson received a BA in Fine Art from Moore College of Art in
Philadelphia, PA, and conducted her post-graduate studies at Les Beaux
Arts in Paris and New York University in New York. An exquisitely
accomplished and prolific painter and sculptress, her professional life
has included more than 85 major commissions for the public, corporate,
and private sectors spanning four continents. Among these are works for
Bank of America, Sun Oil, E.I. DuPont, AT&T, The Peoria civic
Center, and the Hyatt Regency.

Moira Kelly has an Honors degree in Art History and a certificate in
conservation from Munich, Germany. She has worked in Italy, Germany,
the United Kingdom, and the U.S. Most recently, Moira was
retained to do a feasibility study on the future restoration of a
Philip Guston mural in Morelia, Mexico.

Our workshops 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.

MAY
31-JUNE 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop
fee: $300

Private lessons available in Terne Tin with Dennis Heaphy.
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.

Incredible as it seems, Dennis Heaphy agreed to come work on Howard Hall
Farm's tin roof! He was here for a week in mid-October. You can read about his time here in the
Times Union by clicking here:

http://timesunion.com/ss.asp?s=639567&c=&b=MBTA

Dennis will be returning to give more lessons on the 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.

JUNE
21-22: 8AM-4PM Workshop fee: $

PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN: "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

JUNE 22: 12PM-1PM Workshop fee: Adults $15 , Children, $10

PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP: CORNICE MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS HISTORIC LIME
PLASTER TRAINING WEEKEND

PART OF THE Environmentally
Friendly*HISTORIC LIME
PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Rory will be taking samples of the
plaster at Howard Hall Farm during the January 12th workshop, so he can make
molds for this one, and demonstrate on site.

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.

*JUNE 29- JULY 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop
fee: $300

VEINING AND GRAINING: FAUX MARBLE AND WOOD (FAUX BOIS)

PART OF THE HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP SERIES

with
Toby Nuttal, Nora Hutchinson 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.

Materials, morning snack and lunches are included.

"Toby Nuttal is one of New York's most prestigious decorative painters. For

twenty years he has worked with a celebrated list of clientele, including
Gianni Versace, Union Square Café and other restaurants belonging to

Danny Meyer , Time Warner Inc, and many high profile private clients. Toby

studied at London's School of African and Asian Studies; traveled in India

and Sri lanka before concluding he would need a more practical skill than an

ability to speak Urdu. He took a City and Guilds course in the traditional

skill of wood graining, (he was one of only three students who elected to

take the course), and has never looked back. Toby's faux bois is surreal;

making the real thing look positively wooden."

JULY 5-6: 9AM-5PM Workshop
fee: $300

SEND ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL GIFT CERTIFICATES BY MAIL TO THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE!

THE GOODS

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THE FRONT SAYS "HOWARD HALL FARM"
IN SMALL LETTERS ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE.

THIS IS THE IMAGE ON THE BACK:

VEINING AND GRAINING: FAUX MARBLE AND WOOD

2005-12-18T11:57:00.000-08:00

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.

"Toby Nuttal is one of New York's most prestigious decorative painters. For twenty years he has worked with a celebrated list of clientele, including Gianni Versace, Union Square Café and other restaurants belonging to Danny Meyer , Time Warner Inc, and many high profile private clients. Toby studied at London's School of African and Asian Studies; traveled in India and Sri lanka before concluding he would need a more practical skill than an ability to speak Urdu. He took a City and Guilds course in the traditional skill of wood graining, (he was one of only three students who elected to take the course), and has never looked back. Toby's faux bois is surreal; making the real thing look positively wooden."

JULY 5-6: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP: CORNICE MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING WEEKEND

2005-12-18T11:55:00.000-08:00

PLASTER ORNAMENT REPAIR WORKSHOP

CORNICE MOLDINGS AND BRACKETS
HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING WEEKEND
PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY*HISTORIC LIME PLASTER TRAINING SERIES

Rory will be taking samples of the plaster at Howard Hall Farm during the January 12th workshop, so he can make molds for this one, and demonstrate on site.

Rory's last class sold out due to limits on class size: It's never too early to reserve your space in the workshop.

*JUNE 29- JULY 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

~Scroll down to view a video of Rory's last class at Howard Hall Farm~
___________
CURRICULUM:
___________

In two days attendees will learn the basics of ornamental replication. This will include:

For cornice and plain run medallions:

how to recover a molding profile,
cut the molding blade,
horse up or mount the blade,
run a molding in the bench,
both straight run and circular run
set-up and run a cornice or medallion molding in situ

For casting elements:

Preparing a model for mold making
Pour the molding rubber
Remove the model from the mold and cast some elements
Prepare a thixotropic mold and shell

Bench run on the table (for placement, miters, mold making), pretend wall run in hung box, on the scaffolding, cut knife and horse up, trace profile to steel, do in-place in hall, make mold, pour castings, set up for in situ run, set rails, set ceiling, set wall surface.

DAY ONE

Lecture on the basics, what are we doing here?

Prepare and pour the rubber on models, one for everyone, de-mold next day

Prepare and spread the rubber for skin mold, just one, shell and de-mold, next day

Recover profile, one in place and one on molding already out

Cut blade and mount on stock and slipper

Set up bench and in situ rails

Go over mixtures for both

How and went do you strip paint from the model?

Questions---end of day

DAY TWO

Review day one

De-mold poured rubber

Cast clean out

Apply shell to skin mold, de-shell and de-mold

Cast clean out

Set up and bench run cornice

Set up and bench run medallion

Set up (prepare wall and ceiling surfaces) and in situ run cornice

NOW YOU CAN WATCH A VIDEO RIGHT HERE FOR FREE FROM RORY BRENNAN'S LAST WORKSHOP AT HOWARD HALL FARM. JUST PRESS PLAY:

PHOTO ALBUMS FROM THE WORKSHOP BEFORE THE LIME WASHES AND FINISHES TRAINING WORKSHOP:

Historic Lime Plaster Class Pictures: Day One

Historic Lime Plaster Workshop Pictures: Day Two

"THE MAKING OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY"

2005-12-18T11:52:00.000-08:00

PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN:
"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

JUNE 22: 12PM-1PM Workshop fee: Adults $15 , Children, $10

photo from Dennis Heaphy's presentation
for children in October

Private lessons in Terne Tin. 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.

Incredible as it seems, Dennis Heaphy has agreed to come work on Howard Hall Farm's tin roof! He was working here for a week in mid-October.

In an interview for "The Tin Man:Metalsmith puts best face on Lady Liberty", by C.J. Sullivan(New York Post) , Mr. Heaphy said, "This truly is my dream job. It's an evolution of everything I've ever done. It's an opportunity to use an esoteric knowledge, combined with an opportunity to display it. And there's nothing like seeing a child fascinated with something they didn't know they'd be fascinated with. They love to hear me tell how hard it was for me, at 11, to hold the tools. They grab them and try and keep them steady.

When I leave for the day, it's a real gift to go home by boat. I always look back at the Statue of Liberty and feel good that I enriched some people's day there. It makes me giggle when I look back. I feel that good."

For those of you who aren't familiar with Terne Tin, this is from a posting on the Slate Roof Central Message Board:

"Terne is an alloy coating of lead and tin used to cover steel - the terne coated steel is also known as terne metal and often referred to as "tin" (get the Slate Roof Bible). You can still buy terne-coated steel at any roofing supply place. We do not use it because it's better to use terne coated STAINLESS steel (TCS), or copper, when replacing terne metal roofs. Both TCS and copper will outlast terne metal and don't need painted until they reach about 50 years (if ever).

Terne metal needs painted immediately or it will rust and it has to be painted regularly. If it is kept painted, it will last a long time (90 years).

The latest version of terne is called terne II. It is an alloy of zinc and tin (the lead has been removed for environmental reasons). The terne coated stainless is now called TCSII. It's available from Follansbee in Follansbee, WV.

I should add that when ordering terne coated stainless from a roofing supply company make sure you make it very clear that it's STAINLESS steel you're ordering. Numerous times we have been shipped terne coated steel instead of the terne coated stainless steel that we ordered due to salesmen who weren't too bright and didn't know the difference."

TO GO TO THE OFFICIAL HOWARD HALL FARM WEBSITE, CLICK HERE.

PRIVATE LESSONS IN TERNE TIN

2005-12-18T11:51:00.000-08:00

PRIVATE LESSONS IN TERNE TIN
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.

Dennis Heaphy was here for a week in mid-October. You can read about his time here in the Times Union by clicking here.

JUNE 21-22: 8AM-4PM
Workshop fee: To Be Announced

*************************************************************************

photo from Dennis Heaphy's presentation
for children in October

INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP

2005-12-18T11:48:00.000-08:00

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, and Margaret Saliske

This workshop also includes:

A presentation with Michael Black of Liberty Paint touching on topics such as:
* The Colorful History of Paint: Traditions, Alternative Variations, & Uses * Paint Types: Oil, Whitewash, Egg, Milk, Pigments, Asphaltum, Modern, Glazes, Varnish, & Shellac * Project Reference: Munsell Color Standards & Color Computer * Chromo-chronology: Dating Paint Layers * Surfaces: Wood, Plaster, Ferrous Metal, Aluminum, Brick, Stone * Project Prep: Stripping, Sanding, & Application * Project Tools: Brushes, Spray, Padding, etc. * Project Evaluation: Lead, Plaster, Solvents, Mildew, & Wallpaper.

An introduction to the composition and analysis of historic materials, with examples from history and the Instructors' own projects of a wide cross-section of techniques and effects to inspire the hands-on portion of the workshop.

A special guest speaker!

MAY 31-JUNE 1: 9AM-5PM Workshop fee: $300

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

An excerpt about the HISTORIC PAINTS AND FAUX FINISHES WORKSHOP from one of our participants:

"The historic painting workshop was fascinating. I've been enjoying the feeling of being in class... taking notes and looking at slides! I think I've been craving this kind of focus, this kind of subject matter. I've walked away feeling inspired to start so many projects! It's been a few years now since I've had the opportunity to talk exclusively about painting for hours at a time.

Athens is an interesting town. Victorian houses and storefronts in rows, with trailers and little salt box houses between. I've lived in towns like this, but they were too sleepy for me. [...] This one is far more alive. [...] I suppose if I lived in the city and had the means, I'd like a Victorian project home on the riverside too. I can appreciate the need for an escape.

I spent two lovely nights sitting along the porch on rocking chairs admiring the stars. I was impressed by the level of detail they've incorporated into their living spaces. There was a fabulous walnut sofa upholstered in silhouettes of trees. I'll be damned! I left my camera battery charger at home! I am kicking myself over this... There were some beautiful scenes I should have documented...

We visited Olana, the home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church. He designed the home with inspiration from his trips to Arabia and the Orient. The mansion is perched at the apex of a mountain, looking over the Hudson River. A breathtaking view can be taken in on the rear porches. One of the presenters at the workshop had recently completed the restoration of the original stencils found throughout the house. It's an opulent space. In some cases, Church imitated the Arabian theme with innovation... Placing a meticulously made paper cut-out, in the style of a Morrocan screen, between two panes of glass, to simulate the effect. All wall colors were original, in palettes of ochre, red, purple. I have returned home with some ideas!

The presenting artists were all lovely people, with great command over their medium. I learned a great deal about paints and varnishes. When I experience something as I did this weekend, I come away with questions about my own path as a painter. The lectures were given in the context of restoration, which is something I was once very interested in pursuing as a career. But I feel fairly certain I will not end up doing this. It is more useful to me as a way of bringing contemporary subject matter into a traditional medium. For instance, I think it would be great to do narrative murals in historic style, or giving the illusion of being "old." There are also possibilities for creating objects that simulate aged wood. I shall practice on my apartment!! Perhaps I will begin with a stencil border on my plank living room floor?

[...] I feel relaxed, as if I have been away for a week. It was the best escape I've had all summer..."

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GREEN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

2005-12-18T11:45:00.000-08:00

GREEN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE:

HISTORIC RESTORATION AND THE UTILIZATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY

*MAY 17-19^th fee: To be announced

PAINT REMOVAL

2005-12-18T11:42:00.000-08:00

"PAINT REMOVAL"

A class with Judy Jacob, an Architectural Conservator with over twenty years of experience in working on monuments and buildings.

MAY 4th: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $TBA

For more information contact: howardhall.farm@gmail.com

"READING THE PERIOD HOUSE"

2005-12-18T11:36:00.000-08:00

"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: PM-PM
Workshop fee: To Be Announced

IDENTIFYING BARNS OF LOWER NEW YORK STATE

2005-12-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

IDENTIFYING BARNS OF LOWER NEW YORK STATE
A workshop with Mirko Gabler

*APRIL 26: NOON-5PM
Workshop fee: To Be Announced

"Into the fire" COOKING CLASS

2005-12-18T11:31:00.000-08:00

"Into the fire" COOKING CLASS
With Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook
To be followed by a book signing and 'hearthy' meal.

In addition to eating the lesson, each student will take home copies of the recipes and a bibliography of great books for further study.

MARCH 15: 10AM-6PM
Workshop fee: $125
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Tiny update: We just received a preview of the menu for our "Into The Fire" Workshop this weekend, and it looks delicious....

Menu Highlights:

Shirley Plantation Mushroom Soup

String Roasted Chicken

Southall Cabbage Pudding

Ember-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Yam Pudding

Dover Cake

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Colonial Burlington Cookery: A Book of Receipts April 1770, Polly Burling.

By Sue Huesken and Mercy Ingraham, RanMer Publishing Company Co., March 2008. 54 pages. Paperback. $12.00 plus postage and handling.

In April 1770, Polly Burling started a small book of receipts, or what are now called recipes. This book is invaluable for both academic historians and those individuals portraying life in colonial New Jersey. It is also of interest to people who enjoy baking good food. It predates by twenty-five years the first published American cookbook. The book contains twenty-three receipts, including ones for baking, pickling and medicinal preparations. Polly’s receipts are presented here along with an historical backdrop of her life and times in colonial Burlington, New Jersey. Thirteen of the baking receipts have been interpreted for the modern cook, however the historic cook will have no trouble making them as they were originally prepared. Photos of the original manuscript are included. The primary goal of this project is to make these receipts accessible to a larger community. Eating is a timeless pleasure. This book aspires to please the taste buds, as well as satisfy a hunger for a taste of history.

To order copies of this book, please send a check or money order to:
2 Water Street, Hulmeville, PA 19047.

PRESS RELEASE FOR THIS CLASS:

Contact:Reggie Young FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel.:518-945-1253
Email: howardhall.farm@gmail.com

Howard Hall Farm Opens Its Historic Hearth to the Public
Historic Restoration and Green Technology in Athens, N.Y.

Mercy Ingraham “is a hearth cook, the culinary equivalent of one of those Revolutionary War re-enactors, and it is her conviction that the invention of the stove, while it's sure saved wood, has not been without its drawbacks.” On March 15th, "The Open Hearth Cook" will be coming to historic Howard Hall Farm to host an "Into The Fire Cooking Class" and book signing. Howard Hall Farm's mission to restore their Federal-style manor using green and sustainable technology and Mercy's focus on traditional, sustainably-sourced cooking make this learnig laboratory an ideal setting for a workshop in creating recipes from the 18th century on an authentic hearth. They are joining forces to celebrate the discovery and restoration of an original Dutch Beehive Oven in the Federal Manor in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. This collaboration will take place on the 1780's hearth in the Federal Manor's Upstate New York kitchen.

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."

The workshop fee is $125, and the book signing is free and open to the public. Class begins at 10 in the morning, and lasts until 5. This is the second in a series of three cooking classes being offered at Howard Hall Farm this March.

Howard Hall Farm is both an historic restoration project and a vehicle for educating people in sustainable, environmentally conscious restoration techniques. The site of our learning laboratory is a 1780s Federal stone manor in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. As preservation architect Carl Elefante says, "The greenest building is the one you don't build." In our restoration we are focused on dovetailing an acute attention to historic detail with the newest green technology, which will allow historic homes to go into the future as modern, functioning dwellings with minimal impact to the house and the environment. Our mission is to investigate, restore, and revive every facet of this structure in a green manner, and provide a forum for other interested homeowners and craftspeople to learn to do the same. In an effort to educate ourselves, we bring in preservation and restoration experts from all over the country to train us and everyone who attends our workshops in green techniques to preserve and revive our homes while minimizing their impact on the environment. Join us in our effort to RESTORE GREEN.

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If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Reggie Young,

The Proprietor of Howard Hall Farm, email: howardhall.farm@gmail.com

To visit our green restoration blog: http://www.howardhallfarm.com

To view a complete listing of our 2008 classes and workshops: http://hhfworkshops.blogspot.com/

Unless I've missed some significant advances in quantum mechanics, it is not yet possible for the average historic home-owner to travel back in time and take digital
photographs of the past, but last Saturday we did the next best thing.
We invited Mercy Ingraham, The Open Hearth Cook to visit us here at Howard Hall Farm. Completely clothed in Federal garb, Mercy Ingraham arrived on the steps
of our Federal Home looking like she had just emerged from a Vermeer
painting to teach us how to cook on our recently restored historic hearth.

*Note the similarity:

Wearing Dutch linens and bearing an armload of iron and brass cookware, she lit a roaring fire, and proceeded to charm the hell out of all of us. She is a fascinating and intelligent woman, and one of the most incredible teachers we've ever had here.
The workshop was filled with people from vastly differing fields, yet they all had some strange tie to historic buildings, so we all had plenty to talk about. We met a lot of incredible people. Clothed by references to rare films and literature, historic images, and odd chemistry facts (ex: ash+ saliva= lye, which I almost learned the hard way), Mercy gave us a treasure-trove of information....and as far as I'm concerned, it was the very best kind of knowledge: The sort you can eat afterward!

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Among other things, we made and had:

Shirley Plantation Mushroom Soup (which was so delicious it was gone before I could take a picture),
String Roasted Chicken (Literally: it was roasted by hanging from a string),
Southall Cabbage Pudding, Ember-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Yam Pudding,
Dover Cake, and more....

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Mercy just finished her latest book, and
signed copies for all of us after the class.

For all of you who were here, thank you
for making this weekend such a
scintillating experience. And Mercy,
you are truly a wonder. I can't think of
a better way to have brought the light
and life back to our hearth. For the first
time in probably a century, this house
had a blazing, open fire and good company
to enjoy it. I hope you'll all come back soon.

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If you participated in this workshop, and have pictures,
please send them to us!
We'd love to add them to our collection...
howardhall.farm@gmail.com

To view a complete listing of our 2008
classes and workshops: CLICK HERE

"Easter Dinner" COOKING CLASS

2005-12-18T11:29:00.000-08:00

"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, and a
lemon honey creme brulee. In addition to discussing techniques for
working with grassfed and pastured meats,participants will learn
lacto-fermentation techniques for making authentic sauerkraut,
and will have an opportunity to compare local,sustainably-sourced
ingredients with their conventional industrially-produced
couterparts.  Participants are encouraged to bring any questions
they may have about working with local farms, grass-fed meats and
seasonal cooking and food preservation. While the emphasis of this
program will definitely be on fine Spring feasting,this will also
be an opportunity to explore some of the nutritional advantages of
sustainably-sourced foods, as well as some of the social and
political issues that make responsibly-sourced food even more
delicious! 

MARCH 9:10AM-6PM                             Workshop fee: $125

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"March of the Fine Fare" COOKING CLASS

2005-12-18T11:27:00.000-08:00

"March of the Fine Fare" COOKING CLASS

With ADAM MONTEVERDE
Host of the local TV Cooking Show: "TWO FOR ONE"

Click here to read about some of the local sources of Adam's ingredients.

This class may be filmed as an episode for his TV show.
Students who do not wish to be on TV will be kept out of frame.

MARCH 1: 1PM-5PM Workshop fee: $100
THIS WORKSHOP IS NO LONGER OPEN FOR REGISTRATION.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE COOKING CLASSES IN THIS SERIES.