Thursday, June 18, 2009

2009 Pine Mountain School for Practical Historic Preservation hands-on training workshop in October 2009

Dry Stone Wall Workshop: October 9-11, 2009

Since 2002, Pine Mountain Settlement School and the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office have partnered to present this annual series of hands-on training programs, with work done on significant historic buildings on the school’s campus and highlighting various materials and construction methods. Classes feature experienced instructors who educate participants in skills needed to properly care for and repair historic buildings. Traditional construction methods are taught and practical preservation using modern techniques is emphasized.

October 9-11, From the Ground Up: The Art of Building Dry Stone Walls

For registration or more information, visit www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com or contact Patrick Kennedy, Kentucky Heritage Council restoration project coordinator, 502-564-7005, ext. 138, or patrick.kennedy@ky.gov.