That Old House restoration workshop to hold information sessions for homeowners
The Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association will host That Old House, a restoration and preservation workshop for owners of older homes on April 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts at New Philadelphia. The workshop is open to anyone interested in home restoration and preservation.
The mission of the Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association is to cultivate awareness and appreciation for a part of the local heritage, encourage interest in preserving historic structures within the community and to educate those who are interested in preservation or are actively involved in the restoration of historically significant structures.
Tom Strickling and George Laurence both of New Philadelphia will lead participants through the educational workshop. Strickling is an industrial arts technology instructor at Garaway High School at Sugarcreek. Laurence owns Museum Acrylics, a New Philadelphia company that produces custom acrylic display boxes. Both have faced the challenges and successes of home restoration and maintenance as owners of older homes. Both serve as directors for The Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association.
Other sessions included in the workshop will offer instruction on masonry restoration and mortar repair, interior paint, coatings, surface preparation and floor repair.
8 a.m. - Check-in/Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-10:15 a.m. - Masonry Repair/Interior Surface Prep & Painting
10:30 a.m.-12:15p.m. - Floor Repair/Wall & Ceiling Repair
12:15-1:15 p.m. - Lunch
1:15-3 p.m - Masonry Repair/Interior Surface Prep & Painting
3:15-5 p.m. - Floor Repair/Wall & Ceiling Repair
Classes run simultaneously so morning and afternoon participation is necessary to attend all sessions.
Participants can join others with a passion for old homes in this one-of-a-kind workshop that includes a continental breakfast. Advance registration is $25 ($35 at the door) and covers participation in all sessions, as well as all workshop materials. Workshop participants will also receive a voucher good for 15 percent off at Olde House Parts, the architectural salvage shop operated by the Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association in downtown Dover. A gourmet lunch is also available for an additional fee.
President of the association, Rod Kirkendall, said, “This is one of the ways we try to encourage preservation, by offering ways for people to learn about it. This is not a fundraiser. Eliminating some of the frustration associated with home repairs and restoration through education can go a long way toward maintaining the character and charm of a home, a neighborhood, an entire town or county – as well as the sanity of the homeowner.”
For more information or to request a registration brochure, visit http://www.tuschha.org/events/workshops, call 330-339-4551 or email workshops@tuschha.org.
The mission of the Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association is to cultivate awareness and appreciation for a part of the local heritage, encourage interest in preserving historic structures within the community and to educate those who are interested in preservation or are actively involved in the restoration of historically significant structures.
Tom Strickling and George Laurence both of New Philadelphia will lead participants through the educational workshop. Strickling is an industrial arts technology instructor at Garaway High School at Sugarcreek. Laurence owns Museum Acrylics, a New Philadelphia company that produces custom acrylic display boxes. Both have faced the challenges and successes of home restoration and maintenance as owners of older homes. Both serve as directors for The Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association.
Other sessions included in the workshop will offer instruction on masonry restoration and mortar repair, interior paint, coatings, surface preparation and floor repair.
8 a.m. - Check-in/Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-10:15 a.m. - Masonry Repair/Interior Surface Prep & Painting
10:30 a.m.-12:15p.m. - Floor Repair/Wall & Ceiling Repair
12:15-1:15 p.m. - Lunch
1:15-3 p.m - Masonry Repair/Interior Surface Prep & Painting
3:15-5 p.m. - Floor Repair/Wall & Ceiling Repair
Classes run simultaneously so morning and afternoon participation is necessary to attend all sessions.
Participants can join others with a passion for old homes in this one-of-a-kind workshop that includes a continental breakfast. Advance registration is $25 ($35 at the door) and covers participation in all sessions, as well as all workshop materials. Workshop participants will also receive a voucher good for 15 percent off at Olde House Parts, the architectural salvage shop operated by the Tuscarawas County Heritage Home Association in downtown Dover. A gourmet lunch is also available for an additional fee.
President of the association, Rod Kirkendall, said, “This is one of the ways we try to encourage preservation, by offering ways for people to learn about it. This is not a fundraiser. Eliminating some of the frustration associated with home repairs and restoration through education can go a long way toward maintaining the character and charm of a home, a neighborhood, an entire town or county – as well as the sanity of the homeowner.”
For more information or to request a registration brochure, visit http://www.tuschha.org/events/workshops, call 330-339-4551 or email workshops@tuschha.org.
Published: March 30, 2011
